Kole Waterman

Player Spotlight 

Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 93 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (74.7 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive quick, displays a short rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. He showed tons of loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Capable confident In the infield, had a natural lengthy exchange, and consistent fluid footwork. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.6 at the event. Athletic on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic tall balance point. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-80 mph; has running action and control in the zone. (Max spin 2154; Avg 2052). Had down in the zone control and tight action on his sharp curveball (66-0). (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921). Has deceiving action and in the zone command on his changeup (70-71). 

Scout Evaluation 

Kole Waterman, Edison, 2024, MI

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound.

Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Explosive quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short rotational swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 88.5 mph. 74.7 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event. 

Defense:  (IF) Consistent fluid footwork, natural lengthy exchange. Capable confident. 

Arm:  Quick arm action, high ¾ slot. 

Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic tall balance point, a clean finish.

FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2154;  Avg 2052). In the zone accuracy, running action. 

CB: 66-0 mph. Down in the zone command, tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921). 

CH: 70-71 mph. In the zone command, deceiving action. 

Player Spotlight 

Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Victory Christian, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. Fluid in the box, Waterman had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Has above average bat speed, long level swing plane and level finish. In the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.56. On the mound, curveball (66-67 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 77-79 mph. 

Scout Evaluation 

Kole Waterman, Victory Christian, 2024, MI

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound .

Hit: (LHH) Began in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Level finish, long level swing. Line drive approach. 

Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 77.05 mph. 67.07 mph bat speed average. 19.27 mph hand speed average.

Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. 

Speed: 7.56 (60-yard).

FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2141;  Avg 1910). 

CB: 66-67 mph. 

CH: 71-73 mph.