2027 SS/RHP Cullen Almekinder (Lockport, NY) possesses a compact, athletic 5-7, 152.1-pound frame with lean strength still to come. He ran an 8.01 60-yard dash. At the plate, he produced a max exit velocity of 80 mph and an average exit velocity of 74.1 mph. He recorded an average bat speed of 57.6 mph. Across the infield, he threw 75 mph, showcasing average arm strength. On the mound, his fastball sat 71-74 mph (topping at 75 mph) with a max spin rate of 1982 RPM, 17.4 inches of IVB, and -5.8 inches of HM, showcasing carry and arm-side life. His curveball sat 64-66 mph with a max spin rate of 2112 RPM, 1.7 inches of IVB, and -6.8 inches of HM. He also showed a changeup at 69 mph with a max spin rate of 1804 RPM, 16.7 inches of IVB, and -5.2 inches of HM.
2027 SS/RHP Cullen Almekinder (Lockport, NY) possesses a compact, athletic 5-7, 152.1-pound frame with lean strength still to come. He ran an 8.01 60-yard dash. At the plate, he produced a max exit velocity of 80 mph and an average exit velocity of 74.1 mph. He recorded an average bat speed of 57.6 mph. Across the infield, he threw 75 mph, showcasing average arm strength. On the mound, his fastball sat 71-74 mph (topping at 75 mph) with a max spin rate of 1982 RPM, 17.4 inches of IVB, and -5.8 inches of HM, showcasing carry and arm-side life. His curveball sat 64-66 mph with a max spin rate of 2112 RPM, 1.7 inches of IVB, and -6.8 inches of HM. He also showed a changeup at 69 mph with a max spin rate of 1804 RPM, 16.7 inches of IVB, and -5.2 inches of HM.
Athletic Testing
- 60 Yard Dash: (10 yard) 1.87 sec (30 yard) 4.40 sec (60 yard) 8.01 sec
- Peak Jump Height: 17.1 in
- Grip Strength (R/L): 117.6 lbs/ 119.8 lbs
- Vizual Edge Score: 67.84