Roman Kern, Francis Howell Central (MO), 2026 Moberly Community College Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-9, 166-pounds. Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, toe-taps into minimal stride. Compact swing, pull-side approach, pull-side power, flat bat path. 72.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 344' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Full arm circle, loose 3/4 slot. Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, shuffles into throw. ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.80 max vertical. Vizual Edge: 50.87 Edge Score
6/24/25
OF Roman Kern (Francis Howell Central, 2026) is an uncommitted name to know from Tuesday’s event. Standing in a 5-foot-9, 166-pound frame with strength, Kern had a strong round of batting practice. A right-handed hitter, he showed a simple approach at the plate with intentful bat speed through the zone. His bat speed numbers were some of the top of the event, averaging 72.6 mph and peaking at 78.1 mph, both the second highest at the event. His max exit velocity was 95 mph (avg. 89.5 mph), while barreling his furthest hit ball 343 feet, per Trackman. Defensively, Kern showed some easy actions in the outfield and a clean arm path that produced an 81 mph outfield velocity on his throws to home. His athleticism showed well during his 60-yard dash, where he ran a 6.97.
2/03/24
Roman Kern, Francis Howell (MO), 2026 Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Lean frame with room to add strength. Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Vertical bat angle and high back elbow. Small leg lift, minimal stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Looks to elevate the ball. Quick upper half. Line-drive and fly ball contact. 68.9 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 308' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Short OT arm action. Defense: Controlled footwork, sits back to field. Clean gather and exchange. ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.69 in the 10 yard split. 27.20 max vertical.
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Roman Kern, Francis Howell Central (MO), 2026 Moberly Community College
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-9, 166-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup, toe-taps into minimal stride. Compact swing, pull-side approach, pull-side power, flat bat path. 72.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.5 mph. 344' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Full arm circle, loose 3/4 slot.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, shuffles into throw.
ATH: 6.97 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 50.87 Edge Score
Roman Kern, Francis Howell (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 158-pounds. Lean frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup. Vertical bat angle and high back elbow. Small leg lift, minimal stride. Slight uphill swing plane. Looks to elevate the ball. Quick upper half. Line-drive and fly ball contact. 68.9 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Short OT arm action.
Defense: Controlled footwork, sits back to field. Clean gather and exchange.
ATH: 7.07 runner in the 60. 1.69 in the 10 yard split. 27.20 max vertical.