Player Spotlight: OF Brady Kaplan (Liberty North, 2015)
August 5, 2014
Shon Plack
Missouri Scouting Director
Brady Kaplan is a physical 6-foot-2 200-pound outfielder that hit in the middle of the potent Liberty North line-up last spring. Kaplan led the Eagles to #1 ranking in the state before falling in the state playoffs to cross-town rival Liberty by one run. Kaplan batted .426, cranked 4 home runs and drove in 34 runs as a junior. During the summer, Kaplan has been to highly recruited tournaments in Joplin, Missouri and Memphis, Tennessee playing for the Kansas City Cougars.
In February at the All-State Showcase in Overland Park, Kansas, Kaplan showed signs of increased strength at the plate and in the outfield. Defensively, he has an over-the-top arm slot and put all throws on target. He has a clean, quick transfer with a positional velo of 79 MPH. During the hitting evaluations, Kaplan showed the ability to hit in both gaps with good backspin carry. He has a simple load with good bat speed to extension. He registered an 88 MPH exit velo, showing good power potential. He runs a 4.31 home-to-first.
Kaplan will be attending the Class of 2015 Prospect Games on August 17 in Columbia. Here is a look at what is happening with him.
KAPLAN: I've had interest from schools at all levels. Indiana State , Central Michigan, Dartmouth, Westpoint, Creighton, Drury, Missouri Western, Washburn, William Jewel and several Juco and NAIA schools including Hutch and Bellevue.
KAPLAN: I am scheduling my visits soon. Right now, Missouri Western, Washburn, William Jewell and Central Missouri are going to be scheduled for Fall.
KAPLAN:I gave up football and basketball to focus fully on baseball.
KAPLAN: I carry a 3.9 and my ACT was 19 but I will be taking it again.
For More News On Brady Kaplan
- Missouri Daily Roundup: May 19 Games - May 20, 2014
- Missouri Daily Roundup: May 15 Games - May 16, 2014
- Missouri Daily Roundup: May 13 Games - May 14, 2014
- Missouri Scout Blog - May 13, 2014
- Missouri Weekend Roundup: May 9-10 Games - May 12, 2014
- Missouri Insider - May 1, 2014
- MIssouri Weekend Roundup: April 25-26 Games - Apr 28, 2014
- Missouri Daily Roundup: April 21 Games - Apr 22, 2014
- Daily Roundup: March 31 Games - Apr 1, 2014
- 2.17 KC Preseason All-State Analysis: Outfielders - Mar 11, 2014
- Instant Analysis: Pre-Season All-State - Feb 18, 2014