Colton Kinnie: OF/2B, (2024) Birminghan Seaholm, MI. 6-foot-2, 215-pound. (68.6 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick controlled. Produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Athletic projectable In the infield, had athletic consistent footwork, sure consistent hands, and a quick clean exchange. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 85 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball deep to the side, movements laterally were average. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.69.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 

Colton Kinnie: 3B/2B, (2024) Birminghan Seaholm, MI. 6-foot-2, 215-pound. During batting practice, Kinnie had a max exit velocity of 94 mph. Begins in a balanced stance with a high load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, uses an uphill swing plane and high back foot finish. Gap to gap approach. Capable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 74 mph; showed a developing lengthy exchange, choppy feet, and hard hands. Fields the ball deep to the side, movements laterally were late. Clocked a time of 7.76 in the 60-yard dash. 

Colton Kinnie

Player Spotlight 

Colton Kinnie: 3B/RHP, (2024) Birminghan Seaholm, MI. 6-foot-1, 210-pound. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average electric, used a level swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 82 mph; had a quick exchange, consistent footwork, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Used an-over-the-top slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Athletic on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had an over-the-top arm angle and a consistent arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Tall balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-83 mph with a max of 84 mph; shows control down in the zone and some action with straight movement. (Max spin 1845; Avg 1718). Had down in the zone command and gradual action on his curveball (68-70). (Max spin 2048; Avg 1980). He shows sporadic control and some action on his straight changeup (68-70). 

Player Spotlight 

Colton Kinnie: 3B/RHP, (2024) Seaholm, MI. 6-foot, 200-pound. Solid during batting practice, Kinnie had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. (60.45 mph bat speed average). (21.01 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed is some, uses a simple swing plane and level finish. He found a couple of barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Confident while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; had a natural exchange, aggressive footwork, and firm hands. Showed a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.82. Confident on the mound, had an long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has a consistent balance point and even shoulders. Shows a clean finish. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph with a max of 81 mph; has running action and command low in the zone. (Max spin 1902; Avg 1854). Has a 11/5 curveball (57-59) that shows gradual action and low in the zone control. (Max spin 1681; Avg 1593). 

Scout Evaluation 

Colton Kinnie, Seaholm, 2024, MI

Position: 3B/RHP

Body: 6-foot, 200-pound.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap. Some bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 76.05 mph. 60.45 mph bat speed average. 21.01 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Firm hands, aggressive footwork, natural exchange. Confident. 

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.82 (60-yard).

Pitching:  Confident. drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, long arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, a clean finish.

FB: T81. 78-79 mph. (Max spin 1902;  Avg 1854). Low in the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 57-59 mph. Low in the zone control, gradual action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1681; Avg 1593).