21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
2B
Ethan
Kuzma
Royalton-Hartland (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 145LBS
L/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Gronk Nation
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
253
Distance (max)
6/27/22
73
Sweet Spot %
6/27/22
7.56
60-yd
9/17/22
4.30
30-yd
6/27/22
1.86
10-yd
6/27/22
17.7
Run speed (max)
6/27/22
82
INF Velo
2/20/23
81
OF Velo
2/21/22
76
C Velo
2/21/22
2.03 - 2.13
Pop Time
2/20/23
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/21/23
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 66
Velo Range
7/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 142 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 8 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. 2.03-2.13 pop times. C - 75 MPH. INF - 82 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.77 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.07-2.16 pop times. C - 73 MPH. INF - 77 MPH. At the infield postition plays in an upright balanced position. Uses a prep hop to get into his ready position, attacks the ball with a quick first step. His glove works through the baseball while flipping his hips to make a good throw from a standard 3/4 arm slot.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 142 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.9 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.06-2.11 pop times. C - 76 MPH. INF - 79 MPH. OF - 81 MPH. Behind the plate, starts in a one knee down stance. Receives quietly and transfers on the way out of the crouch. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. In the infield, stays low to the ground and sits back on the ball. Fields out in front and transfers smoothly. Throws from a 3/4 slot
Physical: Strong frame. 8.74 runner in the 60; 5.13 home-to-1B.
Offensively: LHH. Back knee is bent, the front knee is straight. Bat is shoulder high, large leg kick into load action Level swing path, hands out in front and directly to the ball, consistent contact. Middle approach contact hitter. 58 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.51-2.59 pop times. INF: Gets the glove out early, starts low and approaches the ball low, fields the ball in the middle of his body and brings it into his stomach C: Low stance, square feet, smooth ball transition, accurate throws to second that will get stronger with development. INF: Short arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot, C: Short arm swing 3/4 slot. C - 59 MPH. INF - 60 MPH.
Kuzma continues to do well in workouts. The 2024 graduate was impressive during his batting practice portion of the Last Chance event. The left handed hitter displayed a quick direct path to the hitting zone. Hard consistent contact to the pull side. The 2024 graduate finishes in an upright position and stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively, Kuzma displayed active footwork. Works with an above average exchange and quick release from a mid 3/4 arm slot. Kuzma has solid actions and will be a player to follow as he continues to develop.
A lean 5-foot-1, 96 pounds. Offensively- the left handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance slightly open. Short quick direct path to the baseball. Displayed pull side pop. Impressive live game performance at the NY Jr. Future games. Defensively- the catcher displayed active footwork. Sets up in a low wide stance. Smooth exchange and quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. As a SS, Kuzma has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Gets rid of the ball quickly. Quick exchange to a high ¾ arm slot.