Keaton Hernden: C/OF, (2022) Caledonia, MI. 6-foot, 180-pound. Above average during batting practice, Hernden recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (60.44 mph bat speed average). (19.21 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average and exhibits a short swing plane. Produced a lot of loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 68 mph; has a natural lengthy exchange, and sure hands. recorded pop times of 2.35-2.41. Displays some flexibility. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.77. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Keaton Hernden, Caledonia, 2022, MI
Position: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Above average. Started in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.21 mph. 60.44 mph bat speed average. 19.21 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.35-2.41 pop times. Sure hands, natural lengthy exchange. Showcased some flexibility.
Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 6.77 (60-yard).
2/23/20
Hitting: At the plate sets up with an open stance holding his hands elevated position lowers his hands during the the load taking a short compact cut to produce hard line drives up the middle and to left field.
Fielding: Behind the dish comes out of the crouch taking his hands to his ear throwing down to 2B. 2.07-2.11 pop time while throwing 70 mph. Threw 72 mph across the infield.
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Keaton Hernden: C/OF, (2022) Caledonia, MI. 6-foot, 180-pound. Above average during batting practice, Hernden recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (60.44 mph bat speed average). (19.21 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average and exhibits a short swing plane. Produced a lot of loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 68 mph; has a natural lengthy exchange, and sure hands. recorded pop times of 2.35-2.41. Displays some flexibility. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.77. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Keaton Hernden, Caledonia, 2022, MI
Position: C/OF
Body: 6-foot, 180-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Above average. Started in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Line drive approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.21 mph. 60.44 mph bat speed average. 19.21 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.35-2.41 pop times. Sure hands, natural lengthy exchange. Showcased some flexibility.
Arm: 68 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 6.77 (60-yard).
Hitting: At the plate sets up with an open stance holding his hands elevated position lowers his hands during the the load taking a short compact cut to produce hard line drives up the middle and to left field.
Fielding: Behind the dish comes out of the crouch taking his hands to his ear throwing down to 2B. 2.07-2.11 pop time while throwing 70 mph. Threw 72 mph across the infield.