23.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/12/24
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The bat & arm strength stand as quality tools for the sturdy, 6-foot-2, 220-pounder. Setting up wide in a strong base, Kidd coils his hips as he gets the front toe down early and launches from behind with explosive bat speed as the barrel works in a lofty manner. There is clear strength at impact and power in the right-handed swing, averaging 90+ as his best bullet left the bat at 101.2. The arm has plenty of strength, reaching 81 from the crouch, with pops in the 2.1 - 2.2 range.
Big framed C that has arm strength with a chance to hit for power. Strong base/wrists w exits near 100. Hits in game. Def - does not move laterally exceptionally well but has strong hands and arm strength. Serv CINF as well. Bat carries
Kidd stands out physically with a strong, 6-foot-2, 220-pound frame and big right-handed power. He creates explosive bat speed from a strong base and tall back elbow, producing a 96 mph max exit velocity and 350-foot peak distance. The barrel works clean on a short, efficient path, and there’s clear juice in the profile. Defensively, he shows above-average arm strength with throws up to 80 mph and pop times ranging 2.00–2.15. The transfer is average, but the arm carries throws. A physical presence behind the plate, he receives with strong hands and wrists, though mobility in the crouch is limited.
Hayden Kidd, Greenfield-Central High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-1, 220-pounds. Sturdy frame, XL lower half
Hit: RHH. Starts in a strong base with tall back elbow & handset. Tight load w leg lift stride. Strong rotator, rotational swing that works uphill w big bat speed for the age
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 72.2 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Shorter OTT arm action
Defense: 2.17-2.25 pop times. Short, efficient footwork w avg transfer
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Hayden Kidd, Greenfield Central (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Sturdy build
Hit: RHH. Hits out of a balanced stance with rhythm in the hands pre-pitch. Tips the barrel to trigger the hands - hands are quick and turn the barrel on a level plane. Generates good bat speed, has some pull-side strength.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. Loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.26 pop times. Consistent footwork with a natural exchange on throws to 2B. Shows avg flexibility when receiving, hands are strong.
ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60.