PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '21 Cael Kolacia, RHP/SS, Fort Dodge St. Edmond
November 2, 2020
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PBR: What schools have expressed interest in you?
KOLACIA: I have had a good amount of coaches from the Juco level contact me, such as Iowa Central, NIACC, Iowa Western, Southeastern, St. Charles CC and a few more. I’ve also been contacted by some coaches at the 4 year level such as Buena Vista, St Cloud State, Augustana, Valparaiso, and South Dakota State.
PBR: Have you taken any visits, or have any visits scheduled in the near future?
KOLACIA: I have been on a good number of visits, which has helped me gain an understanding of what is out there and the different things that each program brings to the table. There are also a few more schools that are reaching out to try to schedule some future visits.
PBR: Are you looking for anything in particular in a school? (Example: high academics, certain academic program, local, etc.)
KOLACIA: I am looking for a place that will help me develop not only as a baseball player, but also as a student. I want to go somewhere that will help lead me in the right direction for a possible future in a Physical Therapist career. Other things I look for is a developmental program that fits the type of baseball player I am.
PBR: What were some of your highlights during your junior year?
KOLACIA: One highlight of my junior year was throwing 88 off the mound for the first time. That was a big milestone for me. Then being able to throw 88 multiple times after that. Another highlight for me was my high school season. In a shortened Covid season I went 18 innings and having 37 strikeouts, I felt I had increased my productivity and effectiveness on the mound.
PBR: What are your goals for this year?
KOLACIA: I really want to dive deep into my off season and continue to develop not only as a pitcher, but overall as an athlete. A goal of mine would be to reach 90 before I head off to college, and develop my secondary pitches even further. Another goal of mine is to gain both size and strength over this upcoming off season.
PBR: Do you play any other sports?
KOLACIA: I play basketball and track as well. After last track season being cancelled, our high school team is wanting to work hard and hopefully make it back to state to run and compete for another state title.
PBR: What is your ACT and GPA?
KOLACIA: GPA: 3.996 / ACT: 25
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Rocker step, builds momentum into higher athletic balance point, has rhythm and sequence in delivery, lands inline with front foot open.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action, higher ¾ slot. Slight stab and wrap on back side.
FB: T87, 85-87 mph. Above avg. action with late run and sink for strikes.
CB: 72-75 mph. Flashes sharper break with inconsistent shape occasionally
CH: 77-80 mph. Athletic feel for CH; thrown for strikes with quality run and sink.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, extra movements to load, line drive swing plane, works middle of field, consistent solid contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph.
Defense: Active feet, funnels into body, has athletic actions, avg. accuracy to bag.
Run: 7.08 runner in the 60.
6-foot-1, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. #53 ranked player in Iowa 2021 class. On mound; builds tempo in delivery, aggressive down mound, hitchy arm action with hard stab on backside, works downhill with good arm speed out front. Fastball was 85-86 mph with late running action. Above avg. depth on 12/6 breaking ball thrown with good arm speed. Changeup has running action with good finish in bottom of zone. 7.00 runner. Open stance, slight barrel tip to trigger swing, shows quality extension through contact, athletic in box and consistently squared baseball with hard contact, 85 mph exit velocity. Fields out front, moves well in field, throws have carry to bag, 85 mph arm strength across infield.
6-foot, 170-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; controlled rocker step in higher balance point, lands inline to catcher, higher ¾ slot with solid arm path. Fastball was 78-79 mph, touching 81 mph, and is straight with occasional running action. Tight spin with sharper 11/5 break on curveball. Inconsistent changeup thrown with stiff action. 7.34 runner. Open stance, leg kick trigger, high back elbow in load, relatively clean bat path, flashes of solid bat speed, hard line drive and fly ball contact when pitch is elevated, 81 mph exit velocity. Works around and through baseball, fields from ground up, decent hands and feet, arm plays well across diamond with carry and accuracy, 82 mph arm across infield.
3/11/18- 5-foot-11, 155-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; step back and rolls into balance point, aggressive front knee raise, high ¾ arm slot with some effort on release. Fastball was 77-80 mph with varying action and solid command of strike zone. 11/5 breaking ball has above avg. shape and depth in zone. Changeup is thrown with fastball arm speed creating solid fade and down action. 7.51 runner. Open balanced stance, low hand slot, inconsistent timing, spray contact, 80 mph exit velocity. Decent athlete in field, sure hands, clean exchange with quick release, accurate to bag, overall solid actions, 80 mph arm across infield.