Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

RHP
OF

Kaden
Russo

Elk Mound (HS) • WI
6' 3" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Eau Claire A's 17u Blue

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/29/23
2246
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23

Changeup

74.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
7/11/23
1732
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23

Curveball

71.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
7/11/23
2322
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23

Slider

71.9 - 74.1
Velo Range
7/11/23
2095
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Run
7.37
60
7/11/23
4.04
30-yd
7/11/23
1.74
10-yd
7/11/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
7/11/23

Positional Tools

Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2246
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2322
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1732
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2095
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2147
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2188
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1524
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.9
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,381
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,513
Spin Rate (max)
2,322
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 74.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
2,095
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,089
Spin Rate (max)
1,732
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 81.8
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,230
Spin Rate (max)
2,147
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,259
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,609
Spin Rate (max)
1,524
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
83 - 85
FB
72 - 75
CB
74 - 74
CH
72 - 74
SL
PBRT Wisconsin Open
Jun 29, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
73 - 75
CB
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
Pitching
82
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
71 - 72
CB
72 - 73
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jul 11, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Madison Preseason ID
Mar 13, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/20/23

Currently ranked No. 87 in the state. Strong-bodied, 6-foot-3, 210-pound frame. Russo worked his fastball up to 86 mph and cruised primarily in the 83-85 mph range. To pair off the fastball, he went to a 73-74 mph breaking ball that flashed sharp and slurvy action. 

7/11/23

RHP Kaden Russo (Elk Mound, 2024) was dominant on the mound and showed why he remains a name-to-follow in Wisconsin’s 2024 class. The 6-foot-3, 210 pound, right-handed arm was present at The Rock on Tuesday and made a loud statement on the mound during live gameplay. Profiling as a larger frame with strength throughout, Russo was comfortable and fluid on the mound as he struck out four batters across two innings of work. Featuring a stretch-only delivery, Russo worked within his legs featuring a drop and drive delivery that harnessed the strength his lower half has to offer. With a repeatable motion that stays online toward home, Russo fires from a three-quarter arm slot. The incoming senior ran his fastball up to 85 mph, and showcased a four-pitch mix that included a changeup, a curveball, and a slider.

7/11/23

Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Thick, long levers, strength throughout.
Delivery: Stretch only, drop and drive lower half. repeats, finishes online to home.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, short online arc, repeats.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Area strikes, with tail.  T2381, 2246 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 shape with gradual break.  T2513, 2322 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. 10/4 sharp breaker swing and miss out pitch.  T2144, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Deceptive out of the hand with depth. T2089, 1732 average rpm.

7/02/23

Russo impressed in front of our staff during his quarter final start on Sunday morning. The now 6-foot-3, 210-pound right-handed pitcher has added noticeable strength since we had last seen him in March of 2022. Athletic mover on the mound that maintains arm speed with all pitches. Russo displayed an uptick in velocity since the last time we had seen him. Fastball worked 83-86 mph throughout the game, topping at 87 mph and earning swings and misses up in the zone. Playing off his fastball, Russo went to a mid-70s curveball that displayed late, two-plane break that made it hard for hitters to pick up. A high-end uncommitted ‘24 arm in the state to keep on your radar. Ranked No. 87 in Wisconsin’s 2024 class. 

3/13/22

Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Long, lean, thin waist, loose mover.
Delivery: Slow tempo, coil and drop delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Moderate arm length, deep pocket stab, 3/4 slot.
FB: T81.9, 81.4-81.8 mph. Natural carry through the zone.  T2230, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 70.9-72.0 mph. Tightly spun. Thrown for strikes.  T2258, 2188 average rpm.
CH: 72.1-73.2 mph. Flashed feel. Slight downer action.  T1609, 1524 average rpm.

3/13/22

Built at a solid 6-foot-3, 190 pounds with room to fill out, Russo caught our staff’s attention during our time in Madison. On the bump Russo starts from a methodical windup then turns into his back hip to drive down the mound. His fastball got up to 81.9 mph with some natural carry through the zone, and it projects especially well. As for his offspeed, he features a tightly spun breaking ball with feel to spot up. On his changeup, he flashed feel for it while producing some slight downer action. With his large frame and athleticism he shows on the mound, Russo will be a name to follow if he keeps trending in the right direction.

7/02/21

Russo is an athletic 6-foot-3, and he generates above-average velocity with it, measured at 80-83 mph, with slight, natural arm-side run. Though his offspeed was inconsistent, both the curve and change flashed potential as Russo earned more reps and continued to develop.

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