Player Spotlight: 2017 Kendrick LeJeune
January 30, 2017
Trey Sofio
Louisiana Scouting Director
Name: Kendrick LeJeune
School: Jennings
Position: SS/RHP
Grad Year: 2017
Scouting Report
Strong 6-foot, 175-pound frame, athletic build. Left-handed hitter that hits from balanced setup, smooth load, dives slightly on stride, solid lower half and balance. Line-drive type hitter, stiffness in rhythm, short path with strength at contact and bat speed that produced an exit velocity of 88 mph. Quality defender with average hands, solid footwork, clean exchanges and plays through balls well. Short arm action into high-3/4 release with accuracy and carry on throws that produced a positional velocity of 85 mph. Also posted a 6.9 60-yard dash. Right-handed pitcher with short arm action into high-3/4 release with quick arm speed and regular effort. Smooth rhythm, uphill shoulders, in-line direction, and lands square. Fastball sat 82-85 mph with heavy downer action and control. Breaking ball showed 12/6 shape with sharp break, fastball arm speed and control at 71-72 mph. Also showed a changeup with sinking action, fastball arm speed and control at 72-75 mph.
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