23
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Kyle
Watson
Kean University
St. Mary Rutherford (HS) • NJ
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Wladyka Baseball
St. Mary Rutherford (HS) • NJ
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Wladyka Baseball
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/22
15.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/23
-
Hard Hit %
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/23
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
314
Distance (max)
2/27/22
73
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
7.11
60
6/15/23
4.26
30-yd
10/16/22
1.84
10-yd
10/16/22
18.1
Run speed (max)
10/16/22
76
INF Velo
6/15/23
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
10/16/22
1.96 - 2.07
Pop Time
2/27/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.96 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.12
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.56 - 2.77
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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.
9.1
Hitting
2023
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.3
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).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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).
73.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.2
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.
Scout Day: Baseball Warehouse and Wladyka Baseball 6.15.23
Jun 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Junior Future Games Trials 2024-2025s
Jun 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
73.7
Exit Velocity (max)
65.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Scout Day: Baseball Warehouse and Wladyka Baseball 6.15.23
Jun 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern New Jersey Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Junior Future Games Trials 2024-2025s
Jun 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
58.0
Bat Speed (max)
55.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
60.45
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Watson is lean and athletic at 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.60 seconds with a top exit velocity recorded at 86 MPH. At the dish, even and athletic stance with his weight slightly on his frontside. Hands have a late movement directly backwards while bringing his bat angle up. Swings with controlled aggression, displayed some gap-to-gap pop. Clears his hips through the zone. Behind the plate, has quick transfers away from his body. Short, typical catcher’s arm action. Recorded pop times ranging from 1.96-2.07 seconds, top velocity of 72 MPH on throws.