Future Games Spotlight - SS Craig Kalkbrenner
July 23, 2022
A do it all middle infielder, SS Craig Kalkbrenner (Harrison, 2024) has tools to work with across the board. Checking at 6-foot, 1168-pounds the right-handed hitter has a lean, athletic build with a muscular frame. A 6.9 runner, his speed shows all over the diamond, whether its on the bases or with a first quick step at shortstop. There are no worries he can stick on the left-side or even make a move to center field given his athleticism and upper 80s arm strength. At the plate, he has gap-to-gap power with a contact swing and the ability to backspin the ball.
Craig Kalkbrenner
Scouting Report
Kalkbrenner had one of the biggest impressions of the day. The twitchy 6-foot, 165-pounder ran the third fastest 60 at 6.86. During BP, he showed a calm, relaxed demeanor at the plate and athletic hands. Via TrackMan, the right-handed hitter barreled 83% of batted balls, spraying line drives.
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Craig Kalkbrenner, Harrison (GA), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/2B Athletic MIF who does everything well.
Body: 6-foot-0, 165-pounds. Medium frame with lean strength.
Hit: SH. Squared up base just outside shoulders. Hands relaxed on shoulders w/ quiet movement, hips touch & go off backside, sinks into legs well for forward move. Shoulders & chest load hands for him. Short and direct path works close to body. Repeats launch position well, relatively steep swing plane.
Power: 88.8 max exit velocity, averaged 83.9 mph. 287’ max distance. Gap to gap backspin doubles.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. OF - 86 mph. Deep, 2 piece AA. More fluid with shorter AA when he changes slots.
Defense: Good footwork laterally allows range to play up. Momentum always working toward 1B, pushes thru ball well, solid exchange.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60.
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