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
Craig Kalkbrenner
Class of 2024 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 89 / POS: 19
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: HarrisonState: GA
- Summer Team: 18U East Cobb Astros Navy Frye
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Height: 6-0Weight: 177lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
89
Max FB
(02/24/23)
86 - 88
FB
(02/24/23)
72 - 74
CB
(06/24/21)
76 - 76
CH
(06/23/22)
Position
6.86
60-yard
(01/15/22)
89
INF Velo
(06/07/22)
86
OF Velo
(06/07/22)
89
Exit Velo
(01/15/22)
Power Speed Score
(01/15/22)
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/15/22)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/15/22)
230
Distance (avg)
(01/15/22)
326
Distance (max)
(01/15/22)
Sweet Spot %
(01/15/22)
Line Drive %
(06/07/22)
Fly Ball %
(07/27/22)
Ground Ball %
(07/27/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.2
Distance (avg)
194
Distance (max)
322
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.9
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
288
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.8
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
326
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
(06/07/22)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
77.7
Bat Speed (max)
(06/07/22)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/15/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/07/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(01/15/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/07/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
64.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.8
Hand Speed (avg)
24.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
74.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
22.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
63.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
78.45
Edge Score
(06/07/22)
Swift
Swift
1.78
10-yd
(07/27/22)
3.89
30-yd
(06/07/22)
6.89
60-yd
(07/27/22)
20.7
Run speed (max)
(06/07/22)
8.7
Run Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
1.88
RSi (max)
(07/27/22)
1.88
RSi (avg)
(07/27/22)
1698
Jump Power (max)
(07/27/22)
31.7
Jump Height (max)
(07/27/22)
31.5
Jump Height (avg)
(07/27/22)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.78
30-yd
3.91
60-yd
6.89
Run speed (max)
20.5
Run Speed (avg)
8.7
RSi (max)
1.88
RSi (avg)
1.88
Jump Power (max)
1698
Jump Height (max)
31.7
Jump Height (avg)
31.5
Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.83
30-yd
3.89
60-yd
6.9
Run speed (max)
20.7
Run Speed (avg)
8.7
RSi (max)
0.09
RSi (avg)
0.08
Jump Power (max)
1661
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.
Videos
(6/7/22)
(1/15/22)
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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.
2/01/22