Rookie Review: 2023 C Kayden Faulcon (Pennsbury)
January 28, 2020
PAST ROOKIE REVIEWS
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Super 60 Pro Showcase | NATIONAL | 02/02 | The MAX - McCook, IL |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 1 (98% full) | PA | 02/15 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Southeast Session 2 (54% full) | PA | 02/16 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - SW/Central (25% full) | PA | 02/22 | Iron Horse Sports Complex |
| 2020 Tri-State Open (State Game Trials) | PA | 02/22 | Sports Factory of NEPA |
| 2020 NJ/NY/PA Committed Player ProCase | PA | 02/23 | Keystone Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Western (90% full) | PA | 02/23 | Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - NE/Central (29% full) | PA | 02/29 | Liberty Sports Arena |
| 2020 Preseason All-State - Northwest (33% full) | PA | 02/29 | Erie Premier Sports |
| 2020 Preseason Jr PA State Games Trials | PA | 03/08 | Keystone State Baseball Academy |
| 2020 Northeast JUCO Day | PA | 06/03 | Dutchess Stadium |
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Scouting Report
PBR-PA DEBUT
2019 Future Prospect Showcase
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
60: 7.87
Exit Velocity: 81MPH
Arm Strength: 73 MPH
Pop Time: 2.15-2.28
Fast Ball: 81-84
Curve Ball: - 64-69
Change Up: - 75-76
SCOUTING REPORT
Currently ranked 9th in the PBR Pennsylvania Class of 2023 and 1st among catchers, the 5-foot-9, 160-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Displayed the ability to create some backspin with the potential for future power. Barrel control is affected at times with some lower half glide. Registered a bat exit velocity of 81 mph and ran a 7.87 60-yard dash. Showcased advanced defensive abilities behind the plate with pop times of 2.15-2.28 on throws of 73 mph out of the crouch. The two-way prospect also showed advanced abilities on the mound sitting 81-84 from an over-the-top arm slot with a long, whippy arm action. Curveball showed tight 11/5 rotation and two-plane break at 64-69. Changeup displayed some arm-side run at 75-76.
THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE
“A chance to be a legit two way prospect at the next level, Faulcon demonstrated a solid rhythm at the plate hinting towards power potential in the future. While showcasing the ability to handle a pitching staff and throw runners out with regularity, the catcher should only improve measurables across the board defensively. The right-handed pitcher had an impressive showing on the mound at the Future Prospects Showcase while touching 84 with a whippy arm and a tight curveball with two-plane break. Added velocity should be expected as he matures with room to add size and strength onto his frame.”
PLAYER COMPARISON
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2016 RHP Carter Cross (Cathedral Prep / Nebraska)