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Kyle DeGroat
Kyle DeGroat
Kyle DeGroat
Kyle DeGroat
Kyle DeGroat
Kyle DeGroat

CLASS OF 2024

RHP

Kyle
DeGroat

Texas
Wallkill (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 207LBS
L/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Five Star
2024 National

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Pitching

Fastball

96
Velocity (max)
4/01/24
91 - 95
Velo Range
4/01/24
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Changeup

83.9 - 85.3
Velo Range
2/04/24
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Curveball

79 - 82
Velo Range
4/01/24
2871
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Slider

80 - 82
Velo Range
2/04/24
2753
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23
Power
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
7/27/22
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/22
337
Distance (max)
7/27/22
73
Sweet Spot %
6/29/22
Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/22
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/27/22
12.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/22
45
Hard Hit %
6/29/22
Run
7.21
60-yd
2/24/22
3.96
30-yd
6/29/22
1.71
10-yd
6/29/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
6/29/22
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/24/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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2/12/23

Physical: Broad-shouldered, athletic 6-foot, 190lb frame; durable arm.

Pitching: RHP. Worked exclusively from the stretch-only, flashing some hip-coil with late acceleration down the mound. Repeated a compact delivery and H ¾ slot at 89-91MPH (ride, run) with a sharp, lateral mid-70’s CB, up to 2449rpms. Faded 78-80MPH CH might be his best pitch with ability to pronate.

7/27/22

Physical: 6-0, 190 pounds; Athletic, sturdy build. 7.17 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. natural backspin with XBH pop to the gaps.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 84 MPH. fluid athletic actions with a confident glove and a strong, accurate arm

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 84-87 MPH; life through the top of the zone. CB: 69-75 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: sharp, lateral action. Hides the ball well and attacks the zone with all his stuff.

6/29/22

Physical: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds; Average, athletic build. 7.21 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 toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly open. Short take back while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-86 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 68-69 MPH; slurve  like action. SL: 73-75 MPH; lateral action. 

2/24/22

Physical: 5-foot-11, 170 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. 7.21 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a long swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 87 MPH. 

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 86 MPH, while sitting 85 - 86 MPH; arm side run. CB: 68 - 70 MPH; showed depth.  CH: 80 MPH; fading action.

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