24.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/04/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
LHP
Kaiden
Simons
Piper (HS) • KS
5' 11" • 173LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
5' 11" • 173LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Royals Scout Team
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/04/24
28.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
55
Hard Hit %
6/04/24
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/04/24
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
337
Distance (max)
10/22/23
64
Sweet Spot %
6/04/24
7.21
60
6/22/22
4
30-yd
6/04/24
1.69
10-yd
2/11/24
19.1
Run speed (max)
6/04/24
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
2/11/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
80.4 - 83
Velo Range
2/11/24
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/23
Changeup
75.6 - 77.1
Velo Range
10/22/23
2082
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Curveball
67 - 71
Velo Range
10/22/23
2270
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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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).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
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
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
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).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
337
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
184
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kansas City Fall Open
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.5
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
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kansas City Fall Open
Oct 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
2018
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.
24.7
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).
68.5
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).
2257
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).
75.7
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).
1960
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
1990
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.
25.3
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).
67.7
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).
2223
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).
73.8
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).
1961
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).
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 83.0
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
2,018
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
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.4
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,345
Spin Rate (max)
2,257
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,960
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Kansas City Fall Open
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 82.5
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,169
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,348
Spin Rate (max)
2,216
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 77.1
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,944
Spin Rate (max)
1,918
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MOKAN Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 80.0
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
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
67.6
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.6
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,158
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.5
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 73.5
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,082
Spin Rate (max)
2,082
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.1
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
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 - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
2,270
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,049
Spin Rate (max)
1,984
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.24
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Kansas City Fall Open
Oct 22, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
29.9
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.69
RSi (max)
1.69
RSi (avg)
1,376
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
59.14
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.
57.25
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Physical
2024
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/LHP
Body: 5-11, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Room to add strength.
Delivery: Worked exclusively from the stretch on the glove side of the rubber. Rthymic, high leg kick to balance point. Drops and drives into back leg down the mound. Lands closed with firm front side.
Arm Action: LH. Smooth, clean arm motion from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Plays straight. T2073, 2018 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 to 10/4 shape. Loopy, sweeping break. Developing feel for the zone. T2345, 2257 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Some arm side run. T2003, 1960 average rpm.
ATH: 1.69 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 159-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Wide, even stance in the box. Some pre-pitch waggle with the hands. Full body load into back leg, strong coil around back hip. Hands load back with some bat wrap. Toe-tap timing mechanism. Short to the ball. Barrel stays level and long through the zone. Middle, line drive approach. Rotates well. 68.1 mph bat speed with 25 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 mph. 314' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-87 mph. Longer arm swing, quick release from a 3/4 window.
Defense: Athletic fielder, comfortable on the move. Attacks hops with reliable hands. Clean transfer to release.
ATH: 1.69 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.10 max vertical.
Kaiden Simons, Piper (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry and athletic build.
Delivery: From the glove side of the rubber, side step, high leg kick, medium stride, back leg drive, lands over a firm front side.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83, 78-83 mph. Stays on plane with some spin. T2169, 2039 average rpm.
CB: 67-71 mph. 11/5 shapr, some spin induced break. T2348, 2216 average rpm.
CH: 76-77 mph. Arm side fade. T1944, 1918 average rpm.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.90 max vertical.
Kaiden Simons, Piper (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry and athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Upright, feet wide, hands at shoulder, bat angle flat, light bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small toe tap and stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, in and out of the zone at times. 66.1 mph bat speed with 22 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 337' max distance. Line drive swing with developing power.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Longer arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Fields the ball out front, athletic feet, works through the baseball, funnels to hip.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.01 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 29.90 max vertical.
Kaiden Simons, Piper (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall/fal type delivery. Toe lands in line to target, tall at balance point.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 release, longer arm swing.
FB: T81, 76-80 mph. Four-seam type with some carry. T2059, 1942 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Feel for the zone. T2228, 2158 average rpm.
CH: 69-74 mph. T2082, 2082 average rpm.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.06 10 and 30 yard splits.
Kaiden Simons, Piper (KS), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall setup with a open stance. Hands start up with some bat waggle. Slight leg kick stride. Fast hands with some bat speed. Bat stays on plane through the zone. 65 mph bat speed with 22 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-81 mph. High 3/4 release, long arm swing.
Defense: 0.00-0.00 pop times. Glove plays out front, rhythmic footwork.
ATH: 7.33 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in the KS 2026 class.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with projectability and room to add strength.
Delivery: Deliberate side-step delivery. Tall balance point, repeats well. Solid separation with good use of his lower half. Gets extension through his release. Falling off finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long OT arm action with some shoulder tilt. Solid arm speed.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Straight action on a downward plane. T2112, 2019 average rpm.
CB: 66-67 mph. Big 12/6 shape with occasional depth. T2354, 2270 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Fade action thrown with FB arm speed. T2049, 1984 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Follow in the KS 2026 class.
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic, lean frame with projectability and room to add strength.
Hits: LHH. Upright, square setup with active hands. Toe-tap and hand load back into a short stride. Balanced finish. Flat, level swing plane. Quick-twitch through the zone with some hand speed. Mid/pull approach. Hard line-drives and fly balls in BP.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 77.8 MPH. 263' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Long, clean OT arm action. Shows some arm speed.
Defense: Direct, aggressive routes with quick footwork. Clean gather on the side of his body with momentum through his throws.
Vizual Edge: 57.25 Edge Score