24.1
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
Kross
Gillen
OPELOUSAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (HS) • LA
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Luccini National
6' 2" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Luccini National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
9/30/23
27.2
Rot. Acc (max)
9/30/23
-
Hard Hit %
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/23
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
341
Distance (max)
9/30/23
56
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
7.21
60
9/30/23
4
30-yd
9/30/23
1.72
10-yd
9/30/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
9/30/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
84 - 86
Velo Range
2/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
2/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
2/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
76 - 78
Velo Range
2/24/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
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).
87.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.3
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
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.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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
Slider
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
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
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.
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Prep Baseball Louisiana: Scout Blog (Week 5) - Mar 25, 2024
- Prep Baseball Louisiana: Scout Blog (Week 1) - Feb 26, 2024
- 2024 Team Preview: Opelousas Catholic High School - Jan 29, 2024
- PBR Louisiana State Rankings Update: 2026 Class - Dec 6, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Outfielder Reports (Underclass) - Nov 10, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Quick Hits (Underclass Position Players) - Oct 10, 2023
- Louisiana State Games: Stats Story - Oct 3, 2023
- 2023 PBR Louisiana State Games: Preview Story - Sep 27, 2023
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6'2" athletic frame with present strength. Gillen impressed us as last fall's State Games as a position-player prospect due to present bat speed and power, but on Saturday, he showed that he should be regarded as a possible two-way prospect moving forward. The Opelousas Catholic product was given the starting nod against the defending Non-Select D-I State Champion Barbe Bucs and turned in a quality outing. Gillen was able to land his 72-75 mph CB for strikes early, before going to his 84-87 mph FB late, and he was able to locate it to both sides of the plate. He competed hard and took a 1-0 lead into the 6th before running out of gas, and although the Vikings lost, the uncommitted sophomore put himself firmly on our radar for the rest of the spring.
Kross Gillen, Opelousas Catholic (LA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic with some present physicality.
Hit: RHH. Upright and balanced stance with hands held high above back shoudler, uses a simple load and stride to get to center. Drops the bat head down to the ball with slightly uphill extension and a one-handed finish, present bat speed, flashed pop to the pull-side during BP.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 341' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Compact arm stroke with an OTT release.
Defense: Received the ball clean and out front off his left foot with one hand, plays in rhythm, showed a strong, accurate arm from the OF.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.