Jaden
Vanek

7/5/17 - Vanek is a 5-foot-5 115-pound right-handed hitting shortstop and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class.  He ran a 8.13 60 and has an exit velocity of 64 mph. At the plate, balanced stance, smooth load, toe tap, swing produced line drives gap to gap, loose hands creating bat whip.  On the infield, 58 mph positional velo, high three quarters release, quick transfer with fluid footwork, soft hands. On the mound, Vanek’s fastball has slight sinking action, 67-70 mph, over the top release, simple and repeatable delivery, throws breaking ball for a strike, 60-63 mph, 11-to-5 shape, gradual action, change up at 59-61 mph, near fastball arm speed,