5280 Spotlight: C Ian Kersten

2024 Ian Kersten is a past Colorado Jr. Future Games team member. He's a strong athlete and outfielder who ran a 6.93 60-yard dash. We had pop times of 1.90-2.02 and he shows good receiving and blocking skills. Kersten was up to 88 mph from the outfield. He has an aggressive swing from the right side with strong, quick hands. We've seen gradual development in all of his skills including an exit velocity of 90.4.

Strong armed athlete who can catcher and play the outfield. He pitched from the stretch with great rhythm, coil and an aggressive delivery. Fastball topped out at 83.8 mph while the breaking ball sat 67-69 mph. Kersten  pounded the zone and displays potential in a variety of positions as he develops.

Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Great look for a 2024.
Run: 7.29

Hit: Right-handed hitter with  balanced stance and simple sway to load in lower half. Gets to stacked position. Small leg lift for stride. Launch at 50/50 weight distribution. Hands are a 2/3 stage process to load. Consistent and repeatable with slight arm bar. Pull side approach with some gap to gap and his hands stay above the ball. Follow through could benefit with full extension. Exit velocity of 77.  Good follow in class of 2024.
Power: Demonstrated strength and would like to see development of follow through and see power potential.
Arm: Catcher arm velocity of 72. Pop time of 2.14 with high ¾ arm slot, slight tail and short arc.
Defense: Good footwork and consistency creating momentum through throw with good exchange.