89
Velocity (max)
7/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
Kade
Ruffner
Purdue
Bryant (HS) • AR
6' 5" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Sticks
Bryant (HS) • AR
6' 5" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: Arkansas Sticks
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 89
Velo Range
7/13/21
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Changeup
77 - 77
Velo Range
7/13/21
1451
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Slider
73.7 - 76
Velo Range
7/13/21
1777
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2047
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1451
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1777
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Arkansas All-State Games
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
89.0
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 88.0
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.9
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 76.0
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,915
Spin Rate (max)
1,777
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.0
Velocity (max)
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,451
Spin Rate (max)
1,451
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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Player Spotlight
Kade Ruffner: RHP, (2022) Bryant, AR. 6-foot-5, 175-pound long lean build. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a long quick arm action. Athletic projectable on the mound, showed quick consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Up-tempo feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed athletic consistent balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 86-89 mph; has a straight tight fastball that showed control consistent in the zone and swing and miss late action. (Max spin 2179; Avg 2046). His straight changeup (77-77) has consistent in the zone command and gradual some action. He showed tight swing and miss action and consistent in the zone command on his sharp 10/4 slider (72-76). (Max spin 1815; Avg 1764).
Scout Evaluation
Kade Ruffner, Bryant, 2022, AR
Position: RHP
Body: 6-foot-5, 175-pound long lean build.
Arm: Long quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Athletic projectable. up-tempo feel delivery, some effort. high ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, long loose arm action. Athletic consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square, an athletic falling off finish.
FB: T89. 86-89 mph. (Max spin 2179; Avg 2046). Consistent in the zone accuracy, swing and miss late action, straight tight movement.
CH: 77-77 mph. Consistent in the zone control, gradual some action, straight movement.
SL: 72-76 mph. Consistent in the zone command, tight swing and miss action, sharp 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1815; Avg 1764).