23.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
3B
Kaden
Matthews
Valparasio High School (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star Great Lakes 16u
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star Great Lakes 16u
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/27/22
20.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/04/23
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/22
347
Distance (max)
8/27/22
67
Sweet Spot %
8/27/22
7.32
60
8/27/22
4.13
30-yd
8/27/22
1.85
10-yd
8/27/22
19.2
Run speed (max)
8/27/22
82
INF Velo
8/27/22
84
OF Velo
8/27/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.1
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
2.16
RSi (max)
2.16
RSi (avg)
1,505
Jump Power (max)
26.9
Jump Height (max)
26.9
Jump Height (avg)
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 27, 2022
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
2.31
RSi (max)
2.31
RSi (avg)
1,554
Jump Power (max)
27.8
Jump Height (max)
27.8
Jump Height (avg)
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Position Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Proportional build.
Hit: RHH. Open setup. Leg kick stride w/ compact upper body load. Stays behind the ball with a slightly upward path. Creates lift w/ power potential to the pullside. Very good bat speed.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 81.2 mph. 342' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Longer arm swing that works from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Controlled footwork, sure hands, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Kaden Matthews, Valparasio High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in a tall athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Some present bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 92.5 mph exit velocity, average 84.9 mph. 74.4 mph bat speed average. 21.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Solid. (OF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchange. Solid.
Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. 84 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.32 (60-yard).
Kaden Matthews, Valparasio High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 152-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Some bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 70.86 mph.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, in control footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 76 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.66 (60-yard).