23.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2026
UTILITY
RHP
Caden
Shafer
Omaha Roncalli Catholic (HS) • NE
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects 2026 Scout
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects 2026 Scout
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
50
Hard Hit %
2/25/24
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/24
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
316
Distance (max)
2/25/24
50
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
7.3
60
2/25/24
4.08
30-yd
6/02/23
1.73
10-yd
2/26/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/25/24
84
INF Velo
2/25/24
85
OF Velo
6/02/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
6/08/23
77 - 79
Velo Range
6/08/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/08/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
6/08/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.3
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.2
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.
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects
Jun 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
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.
69.6
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.
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.49
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Caden Shafer, Omaha Roncalli (NE), 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH SLightly open stance with relaxed barrel/hands. Hovers the front foot in load with slightly downhill path and length to his barrel on backside. Good raw strength in swing barrelling some hard line drives in middle pull side in bp
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 88.7 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. OF-85 mph. Raw rhythm in feet loses momentum when fielding, relaxed deeper glove actions with longer arm across the field
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60.
Caden Shafer, Omaha Roncalli, 2026
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6_0, 180-pounds.
Defense: 1B- Moves well w/ athleticism on the move, deep glove position at times. OF- Plays through the ball well with more upright posture at times. Long arm action
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 80 mph.
Hit: RHH. Open with upright posture in setup. Longer swing with a deep barrel. Some strength for age. Ground balls and line drive to the middle pull side in bp
Power: 88.4mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.