Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

OF
LHP

Kaden
Ford

St. Xavier High School (HS) • KY
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/L • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Louisville Legends Nationals 2025

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
9/04/21
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/24
30.9
Rot. Acc (max)
9/04/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/05/22
329
Distance (max)
6/20/23
83
Sweet Spot %
7/05/22
Run
6.87
60
7/05/22
3.8
30-yd
7/05/22
1.66
10-yd
7/05/22
20
Run speed (max)
7/05/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
2/11/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

80
Velocity (max)
6/08/23
78 - 79
Velo Range
6/08/23
2036
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Changeup

73 - 75
Velo Range
6/08/23
1788
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/22

Curveball

69 - 71
Velo Range
6/08/23
1882
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23

Slider

71 - 72
Velo Range
2/12/22
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.01
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
6.90
Outfield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
7.16
Home to First
4.4
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
Preseason All-State Showcase: Upperclass 2-11-24
Feb 11, 2024
Position
7.01
60-yard
84
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Top Prospect Games East (Invite Only) 6-20-23
Jun 20, 2023
Position
6.90
60-yard
77
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Kentucky Underclass Games 7-5-22
Jul 5, 2022
Position
6.87
60-yard
79
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-12-22 (Class of 2024-2025)
Feb 12, 2022
Position
6.92
60-yard
79
OF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Position
7.20
60-yard
78
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Class of 2025 KY State Games 9-4-21
Sep 4, 2021
Position
7.16
60-yard
77
OF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
84.8
Distance Max
311
Distance Avg
180
Launch Angle Avg
15.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
84.0
Distance Max
329
Distance Avg
244
Launch Angle Avg
24.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
78.7
Distance Max
296
Distance Avg
232
Launch Angle Avg
23.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
76.7
Distance Max
292
Distance Avg
184
Launch Angle Avg
20.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase: Upperclass 2-11-24
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games East (Invite Only) 6-20-23
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
276
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Kentucky Underclass Games 7-5-22
Jul 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-12-22 (Class of 2024-2025)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2025 KY State Games 9-4-21
Sep 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
112
Distance (avg)
200
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR Kentucky Introduction To Showcases 1-23-21
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
66.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
71.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
21.8
Bat Speed Max
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
70.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.2
Bat Speed Max
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
64.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.6
Bat Speed Max
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
65.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State Showcase: Upperclass 2-11-24
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games East (Invite Only) 6-20-23
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Kentucky Underclass Games 7-5-22
Jul 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-12-22 (Class of 2024-2025)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Florida Holiday Classic
Dec 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2025 KY State Games 9-4-21
Sep 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2027
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1882
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1425
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1992
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1963
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1788
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1842
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1961
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1806
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1711
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games East (Invite Only) 6-20-23
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 78.9
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,157
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.6
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.9
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
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
68.3
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.1
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,882
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.7
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 67.6
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,986
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.5
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,465
Spin Rate (max)
1,425
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-12-22 (Class of 2024-2025)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.9
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
1,842
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 70.2
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Class of 2025 KY State Games 9-4-21
Sep 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
1,974
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 68.1
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,974
Spin Rate (max)
1,847
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.2
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 67.0
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,944
Spin Rate (max)
1,752
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.6
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,160
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
64.1 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.5
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 68.5
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,686
Spin Rate (max)
1,649
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2021
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.6
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.2
National Program Invitational (NPI)
Jun 8, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
69 - 71
CB
73 - 75
CH
Class of 2025 KY State Games 9-4-21
Sep 4, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
72 - 75
FB
64 - 69
CB
64 - 65
CH
2021 PBR Kentucky Bluegrass Battle
Jul 22, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
71 - 74
FB
66 - 66
CB
69 - 69
CH
Junior State Games 7-7-2021 (Class of 2025-2026)
Jul 7, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
73 - 75
FB
64 - 65
CB
68 - 68
CH
2021 14U Kentucky Limited Series
Jun 10, 2021
Pitching
74
Max FB
66 - 72
FB
65 - 66
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.80
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
3.81
60 Yard Dash
6.90
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
10 Yard Dash
1.66
30 Yard Dash
3.80
60 Yard Dash
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
Top Prospect Games East (Invite Only) 6-20-23
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.81
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-11-23 (Class of 2025-2026)
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.88
30-yd
6.97
60-yd
19.8
Run speed (max)
0.14
RSi (max)
0.14
RSi (avg)
1,366
Jump Power (max)
Kentucky Underclass Games 7-5-22
Jul 5, 2022
Swift
1.66
10-yd
3.80
30-yd
6.87
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
8.7
Run Speed (avg)
28.8
Jump Height (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/20/23

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Began in an athletic quiet stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Quick bat speed. High finish, loose level swing.

Power: 89.1 EV max, average 84.4 mph. 71.1 mph bat speed average. 22.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 6.90 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, loose arm action.

FB: (Max spin 2234;  Avg 2036). Slight running action.

SL: Tight action, 2/8 movement. (Max spin 2157; Avg 2088).

7/05/22

Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. High finish, short simple swing.

Power: , average 85.1 mph. 64.8 mph bat speed average. 20.4 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Solid.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 6.87 (60-yard).

9/04/21

Body: 5-foot-7, 145-pound proportional build.

Hit: (LHH) Projectable. Began in an open stance with a smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Explosive developing bat speed. Level finish, short simple swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 76.0 mph. 65.2 mph bat speed average. 23.3 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, quick clean exchange. Projectable advanced.  Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally.

Arm: 77 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.16 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick developing arm speed, loose clean arm action. A clean finish.

FB: T75. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 2067;  Avg 1979). Running action, hard movement.

CB: 64-69 mph. Slight action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 1973; Avg 1847).

CH: 64-65 mph. Late fading action.

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