Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

RHP
1B

Kobe
Cherry

Center Grove (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 240LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest 2026

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

93
Velocity (max)
3/03/24
92 - 93
Velo Range
3/03/24
2154
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/23

Changeup

81.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
3/03/24
1599
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Curveball

77 - 82
Velo Range
3/03/24
2501
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/23

Slider

75 - 78
Velo Range
3/03/24
2469
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24
Power
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
7/26/22
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/26/22
329
Distance (max)
7/26/22
60
Sweet Spot %
7/26/22
Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/23
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/23
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.72
60
3/06/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
91
INF Velo
3/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
Infield Velocity
91.0
60 Yard Dash
7.72
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Position
86
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Position
7.72
60-yard
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
94.9
Exit Velocity Avg
78.8
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
183
Launch Angle Avg
22.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
73.3
Distance Max
271
Distance Avg
193
Launch Angle Avg
34.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
23.6
Bat Speed Max
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
72.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.3
Bat Speed Max
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2143
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2374
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
82.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1599
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2469
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
89.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2040
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2433
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1369
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2217
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1884
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2438
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1569
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
93.0
Velocity (max)
91.8 - 92.8
Velo Range
89.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,277
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
84.2
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 81.7
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,611
Spin Rate (max)
2,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.8
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,570
Spin Rate (max)
2,469
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.5
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 84.4
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,599
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.0
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 87.1
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,196
Spin Rate (max)
1,966
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.4
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,513
Spin Rate (max)
2,349
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.6
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,554
Spin Rate (max)
2,217
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.2
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 79.2
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,514
Spin Rate (max)
1,454
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.9
Velocity (max)
87.7 - 89.4
Velo Range
87.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,269
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.4
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 73.0
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,555
Spin Rate (max)
2,501
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,366
Spin Rate (max)
1,313
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,955
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,477
Spin Rate (max)
2,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.7
Velo Range
1,656
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
79.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
83.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Pitching
93
Max FB
92 - 93
FB
77 - 82
CB
82 - 84
CH
75 - 78
SL
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Pitching
90
Max FB
88 - 89
FB
70 - 73
CB
70 - 73
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
Vertical Jump
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.88
30 Yard Dash
4.32
60 Yard Dash
7.73
Top Speed (MPH)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Swift
7.62
60-yd
16.1
Run speed (max)
2.13
RSi (max)
2.13
RSi (avg)
1,862
Jump Power (max)
23.7
Jump Height (max)
23.3
Jump Height (avg)
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.32
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/03/24
A 2023 Future Gamer - Cherry had one of the most impressive showings of any sophomore this weekend, looking the part of a real next-level power arm. A massive, 6-foot-4, 230 pounder that generates all-kinds of ground force and power, Cherry holds Power 5 football offers, speaking volumes to the overall athlete that he is. Cherry produced a 92-93 mph fastball that worked downhill from an over-the-top slot, showing above average carry (16.4" avg IVB). There is fairly easy effort in the delivery, allowing for control of the zone. Kobe showed two different breaking balls, both working at 75-77 mph, with the slider behind ahead of the curveball at this time. His ability to spin two potential-plus offspeed offerings that tunnel off of a powerful fastball creates an uncomfortable at-bat for opposing hitters, and his frame + pitch-ability suggest long-term, in-game success. Kobe will be a prized recruit on the baseball diamond when August 1st hits.
3/05/23

Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Physically advanced frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance. Leg lift type stride w/ a compact upper body load. Strength creates explosive bat speed. Slightly upward path w/ tons of strength in the barrel.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 297' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-91 mph.Longer arm action w/ advanced arm strength coming from an OTT slot.
Defense: Heavy feet, hands are sure, lengthy exchange.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.

Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Physically advanced frame.
Delivery: Consistent tempo throughout the delivery. Tall, controlled balance point w/ an aggressive move down the slope. Some balance in the finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, uninterrupted arm action coming from an OTT slot - some of the best pure arm strength in the class.
FB: T90, 88-89 mph. Straight action w/ ride. T2269, 2154 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Sharp, slurvey action. T2555, 2501 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Some tumble w/ feel for the bottom of the zone. T1366, 1313 average rpm.

3/06/22

Kobe Cherry, Center Grove, 2026, IN

Position: 1B/RHP

Body: 6-foot-2, 200-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a slow active load, then uses a big leg kick. Raw bat speed. Flat swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 73.3 mph. 67.2 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, developing footwork, natural exchange. Projectable. 

Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, quick clean arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: 80-81 mph. (Max spin 1955;  Avg 1884). Arm side accuracy, running action. 

CB: 66-68 mph. Tight action. (Max spin 2476; Avg 2437). 

CH: 72-75 mph. Down in the zone control. 

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