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CLASS OF 2025

1B
LHP

Kai
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Wadsworth (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Premier OH: Kacirek

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
5/31/22
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/08/23
28.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
70
Hard Hit %
2/08/23
Power
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/23
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/23
344
Distance (max)
2/08/23
90
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
Run
6.99
60
6/18/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
16
Run speed (max)
2/11/24
Defense
83
INF Velo
2/11/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81
Velocity (max)
4/19/24
77 - 81
Velo Range
4/19/24
1743
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/23

Changeup

73.1 - 74.5
Velo Range
2/08/23
1598
Spin Rate (avg)
2/08/23

Curveball

69 - 72
Velo Range
4/19/24
1383
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21

Slider

69.7 - 70.8
Velo Range
2/08/23
1848
Spin Rate (avg)
2/09/22

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
6.99
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
Infield Velocity
73.0
60 Yard Dash
7.80
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
11.6
60 Yard Dash
7.87
Infield Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
10.2
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Position
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Position
7.63
60-yard
80
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Position
73
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
May 31, 2022
Position
7.93
60-yard
66
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Position
7.80
60-yard
73
INF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Northern Ohio Rising Prospects II (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Position
7.87
60-yard
70
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
80.1
Distance Max
328
Distance Avg
248
Launch Angle Avg
25.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
88.8
Distance Max
344
Distance Avg
222
Launch Angle Avg
20.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
85.0
Distance Max
230
Distance Avg
135
Launch Angle Avg
11.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
May 31, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
20.7
Bat Speed Max
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
64.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
22.6
Bat Speed Max
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
70.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
22.9
Bat Speed Max
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
70.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
20.1
Bat Speed Max
60.6
Bat Speed Avg
58.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.3.24
Feb 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
May 31, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Northern Ohio Rising Prospects II (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
60.6
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1743
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1209
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1598
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1672
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
77.9
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1625
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1709
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1171
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1500
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1848
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1510
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1383
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1232
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
64.4
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
1668
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,743
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,433
Spin Rate (max)
1,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.8
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 70.8
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,716
Spin Rate (max)
1,672
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,723
Spin Rate (max)
1,598
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,625
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.8
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,709
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.1
Velocity (max)
66.1 - 66.1
Velo Range
1,427
Spin Rate (max)
1,171
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.6
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,848
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,622
Spin Rate (max)
1,500
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Northern Ohio Rising Prospects II (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.7
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,615
Spin Rate (max)
1,510
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.0
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 58.9
Velo Range
57.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,414
Spin Rate (max)
1,383
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.9
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,576
Spin Rate (max)
1,232
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
64.7
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 64.7
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,668
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Rise+
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
2024 OHSAA Spring Season
Apr 19, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 81
FB
69 - 72
CB
Scout Day: IVL 2.9.22
Feb 9, 2022
Pitching
76
Max FB
75 - 76
FB
64 - 67
CB
68 - 70
CH
67 - 69
SL
2021 Northern Ohio Rising Prospects II (Class of 2025 & 2026)
Jun 16, 2021
Pitching
74
Max FB
70 - 74
FB
58 - 59
CB
65 - 66
CH
63 - 65
CT

Game Performance

2024
60 Yard Dash
7.66
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 Northern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Swift
7.66
60-yd
16.0
Run speed (max)
Scout Day: IVL Baseball 2.8.23
Feb 8, 2023
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
2022 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
May 31, 2022
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
7.94
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
7.6
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
79.03

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/03/24

Kai Close: 1B/LHP, (2025) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot-2, 205-pound. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed was efficient, had a loose uphill swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 80 mph; has consistent feet, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.63.  (Max spin ; Avg ). 


2/08/23

Kai Close: LHP/1B, (2025) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable athletic build. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a small toe tap stride. Bat speed was explosive, had an uphill swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 73 mph; showed next level hands, a quick exchange, and consistent athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action. Smooth on the mound, had a quick clean arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with above average arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance is tall point with an uphill shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish.  (Max spin 1790; Avg 1743). 


5/31/22

: LHP/1B, (2025) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 87 mph. (71.5 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose level swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 66 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.93.  


2/09/22

Kai Close: 1B/LHP, (2025) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. At the plate, Close had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (69.7 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 73 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.8. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-76 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1708). Shows deceiving action on his 1/7 curveball (64-67). (Max spin 1427; Avg 1170). He shows slight action on his changeup (68-70). Had tight action on his 2/8 slider (67-69). (Max spin 1955; Avg 1847).

6/16/21

Kai Close: 1B/LHP, (2025) Wadsworth, OH. 6-foot, 155-pound solid athletic frame. During batting practice, Close had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. (58.02 mph bat speed average). (20.09 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is average and has a level swing plane. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 70 mph; has consistent developing feet, a clean exchange, and sure developing hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.87. On the mound, showed developing arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has a consistent balance point. Cutter (63-65 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 70-74 mph. Showed running action. (Max spin 1614; Avg 1509). His 1/7 curveball (58-59) has gradual action. (Max spin 1413; Avg 1382). His changeup (65-66) shows fading action. 


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