25.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/04/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
RHP
Cole
Pladson
Clay Center (HS) • KS
5' 11" • 185LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team 2025
5' 11" • 185LBS
L/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team 2025
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/04/24
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
80
Hard Hit %
7/26/23
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/04/24
92
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/04/24
368
Distance (max)
1/29/23
80
Sweet Spot %
7/26/23
6.8
60
7/26/23
3.77
30-yd
7/26/23
1.63
10-yd
7/26/23
20.3
Run speed (max)
7/26/23
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
7/26/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
6/13/24
83 - 84
Velo Range
6/13/24
2075
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Changeup
76 - 76.2
Velo Range
7/26/23
1535
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Curveball
70 - 74
Velo Range
6/06/24
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/23
Slider
70 - 73
Velo Range
6/08/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.80
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.4
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.6
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).
98.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
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.
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
305
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
FG Workout CO/UT/OK/Select
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
288
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
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.
Royals Scout Team Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2066
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1921
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1460
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.0
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,096
Spin Rate (max)
2,046
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.0
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.0
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,420
Spin Rate (max)
1,385
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.0
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
2,075
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
72.9
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 72.9
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,019
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 74.6
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,607
Spin Rate (max)
1,535
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.89
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.63
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.80
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.
Wichita Preseason ID
Jan 29, 2023
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
7.02
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
2.56
RSi (max)
2.56
RSi (avg)
1,839
Jump Power (max)
30.3
Jump Height (max)
30.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
73.57
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength and room for continued physical maturity.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with minimal effort and controlled pace. High balance point, lands closed, works across the body.
Arm Action: RH. Clean and loose arm action that works long into a high 3/4 window. Arm plays quick.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Jumps out of the hand, plays with heavy ride up in the zone. Flashed arm-side run. T2111, 2075 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Thrown with intent. Short wrinle, gradual action. T2019, 2019 average rpm.
CH: 74-75 mph. Thrown with fastball arm speed. Plays with minimal spin and heavy fading action. Plays well off of fastball. T1607, 1535 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Athletic frame with present strength and room for continued physical maturity.
Hits: LHH. Stands in a tall, slightly open set up with relaxed hands. Short stride with smooth loading actions. Short and compact stroke that explodes through the hitting zone. Quick, loose hands and good sequencing generates easy bat speed. Flashed feel for the barrel.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 MPH. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Clean and loose arm action, works long into a high 3/4 window. Throws play with carry from the outfield.
Defense: Active footwork, plays around the baseball. Reliable hands plays the ball out front on the glove side of the body. Uses two hands at times.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.