Caleb
Hines

Athletic 6-foot-1, 167-pound frame. Controlled aggression from the right side, rotates with intent out of load, flat bat path. Hopped on the mound on Sunday at the KCPI and showed a rising mid-80s fastball with upper-quadrant life, topping at 85 mph. Fastball also averaged 17.7 inches of vertical carry at the Oklahoma Top Prospect Games on June 14th. High-follow prospect in the Oklahoma 2025 class.

Positional Profile: OF/RHP

Body: 6-foot-1, 167-pounds.  Long and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.

Hit: RHH.  Starts with a neutral stance and athletic posture.  Rocking weight into the lower half with hands getting set quietly into position.  Simple stride to a wider base with good balance and rhythm.  Slight uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air.  Shows quick hands through the zone and strong bat speed.  Shows some strength at contact and swings with strong leverage.

Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with aggressive routes and longer strides.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with a feel for glove action and clean transfers out of the glove.  Utilizes a shuffle crow hop technique with throws registering 86 mph.

Run: 4.76 runner home to first.

Delivery: Worked exclusively out of the stretch position.  Works to a high balance point with chest out over front leg.  Quick weight stack onto the back leg with good push off the rubber.  Hand breaks from the glove slightly tucked into the body and does a good job of hiding the ball from hitters.  Athletic delivery with quick pace.  Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound into a firm front leg.

Arm: Action: High ¾ arm slot with a short and clean arm action.

Fastball: 81-85 mph.  Mostly straight shape with strong riding life through the zone and strong tilt to the bottom.

Curveball: 70-71 mph.  Tight spin with feel for shape and late depth.

Split: 77 mph.  Strong tumbling action killing spin efficiently.

Changeup: 78 mph.  Fastball hand speed with some downward fading action.

Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Lean and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Neutral stance with an upright posture.  Hands get set at shoulder height with a relaxed back elbow and flat barrel angle.  Short weight stack onto the back leg.  Utilizes a quick and simple stride with foot getting down early.  Short linear push off the back leg into a firm front leg. Short and compact swing with hands working quickly through the zone.  Line drive approach and shows the ability to drive the ball to all fields.  Shows good overall bat speed.  Does a good job of matching plane with the pitch and shows strong rotational acceleration metrics.
Power: 91.15 max exit velocity, averaged 82.3 mph. 276’ max distance. Hits with good leverage and hand strength.
Arm: RH.  INF - 83 mph. OF - 90 mph. Over the top arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with smooth rhythm and aggressive routes.  Fields the ball out in front of the glove side leg with some glove action and soft hands.  Utilizes a quick shuffle crow hop technique with good momentum headed to the bag.  In the infield attacks the ball with active feet and direct routes.   Shows some glove action and proper footwork around the bag.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch with smooth rhythm and pace.  Works to a high balance point with weight leaned forward onto the back foot toe.  Smooth leg lift with hand breaking from glove at the top of the delivery.  Works from the middle of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good length and into a firm front leg.  Good balance and athleticism throughout the delivery.  Gets strong push off the rubber.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action and good hand speed.
FB: T82.39, 79.72-81.52 mph. Mostly straight shape with good riding life through the top of the zone and good tilting action to the bottom. T2107, 1949 average rpm.
CB: 59.74-63.01 mph. 11/5 shape with tight action and feel for spin. T1704, 1673 average rpm.

Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

Caleb Hines: RHP/OF, (2025) Academy of Classical Christian Studies, OK. 5-foot-8, 135-pound lean frame. In the box, Hines recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Sets up in a balanced stance and had a quick stride. Has efficient bat speed, upward swing plane and a back foot finish. Found some barrels during his rounds. Line drive approach. Average from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 75 mph; has firm hands, a packing exchange and choppy feet. Had an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action. Clocked a time of 7.89 in the 60-yard dash. Fluid on the mound, showed good arm speed with an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Has tall balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an upright finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph and topped out at 74 mph; had a some control that shows straight movement. His 12/6 curveball (64-65) had some late action.