@KarsonHathaway 26.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/12/24
CLASS OF 2027
1B
RHP
Karson
Hathaway
Trinity (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 183.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Niners National 2027 Team
6' 3" • 183.4LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Niners National 2027 Team
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2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
89
Hard Hit %
8/04/26
102.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/04/26
368
Distance (max)
8/04/26
75
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.43
60-yd
8/04/26
3.99
30-yd
2/14/26
1.65
10-yd
2/14/26
18.1
Run speed (max)
8/04/26
85
INF Velo
8/04/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
2/14/26
81.5 - 83.5
Velo Range
2/14/26
1974
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
2/14/26
1632
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/24
Curveball
67 - 69.1
Velo Range
2/14/26
1756
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/14/26
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/26
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2027 INF Karson Hathaway (Trinity, PA) possesses a strong, athletic 6-foot-3, 183-pound frame. He ran a 7.43 60-yard dash. At the plate, he registered a max exit velocity of 101.0 mph, flashing potential for power at the next level, with an average exit velocity of 94.6 mph, displaying the ability to impact the ball consistently. He produced a max distance of 368 feet, producing carry and distance off the barrel. He recorded an average bat speed of 69.2 mph, showcasing above average bat speed. In the field, he threw 85 mph across the infield, displaying well above average arm strength.
Athletic Testing
- 60 Yard Dash: (10 yard) 1.72 sec (30 yard) 4.04 sec (60 yard) 7.43 sec
- Vizual Edge Score: 72.12
Hathaway stands 6-1, 204 pounds with a proportional build. Upperclass profile; physical gains more incremental, tools need to play now. Blast profile: bat speed 72.6 mph, rotational accel 14.0g. Uphill angle through contact; lift/finish traits show in batted-ball profile. Quick decision window; time-to-contact supports handle inside velocity. Fast hands show up at impact. Fastball up to 84.0 mph. Zone rate 67% (command indicator). 30-yard 3.99 — quick first step, covers ground (flying). INF arm 81 mph; throws show strength to targets. One of the better metric profiles in the room; worth tracking closely.
Hitting:
Bat Speed Avg: 72.6 mph — premium barrel speed
Rot Accel: 14.0g
On Plane %: 62% — plane efficiency developing
Attack Angle: 18.0° — uphill/lift
VBA: 70.0°
Time to Contact: 0.14s — quick to contact
Peak Hand Speed: 26.0 mph
Pitching:
FB Max: 84 mph
FB Spin Avg: 1948 rpm
FB IVB Avg: 12.7 — neutral ride
FB Zone %: 67% — fills zone
Athletic Testing:
30-YD: 3.99 — flying
Peak Jump: 18.9 — lower-half developing
Grip (R/L): 123/105 — present strength
Vizual Edge: 72.12 — advanced
Physical: 5-10, 130 pounds; Long, lean build. 8.07 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Extended take back of the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders outside the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76-78 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 65-67 SL: MPH; short action. CH: 71-72 MPH; maintains same plain.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 130 pounds; Slender, long build. 8.27 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Lifts hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 78 MPH.Smooth defensively at 1B with fluid actions and soft hands.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH; arm side run with sink. SL: 64-66 MPH; flattens out. CH: 67-69 MPH; fading action. Throws a heavy ball with some tail on FB/CH.