Landen
Baker

Landen Baker: SS/RHP, (2021) Nemaha Central, KS. 6-foot, 150-pound lean frame. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a tall stance with a small load, then used a leg kick to start his swing. Bat speed was some, had rotational swing plane and high finish. He Barreled up a few balls throughout the round. Base hit approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 74 mph; had firm hands, a lengthy exchange and choppy footwork. Had a long arm action with a low ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.47. On the mound, he showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Uses easy effort in his delivery. In his delivery his balance point is tall with even shoulders. Lands square with an upright finish. Changeup (67-0 mph).Threw his fastball 74-76 mph shows running action. He has some action on his curveball (66-67).

Baker is a long and lean 6-foot, 150-pound, right-handed hitting middle infielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2021 class. Baker ran a 7.78 second 60 and 5.01 home-to-first. At the plate, exit velocity of 80 mph, starts in an upright posture, quiet load, in line stride, quick hands, aggressive back hip, uphill tilt to swing, primarily pop fly contact sprayed to all fields during batting practice. On the infield, attacks the baseball, clean transfers, moves well side-to-side, low three-quarter release, mostly accurate throws, 72 mph positional velo. On the mound, Baker has a projectable frame with room to grow as he develops, simple delivery, slight coil at leg lift, gains momentum as he works down the mound, some rhythm to delivery with regular effort, loose arm action, three-quarter release. Fastball is 73-75 mph, late run to arm side, thrown for strikes, curveball is 61-63 mph, 11-to-5 shape, quality pitch when located at the knees, changeup is 63-64 with arm side run.