20.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/11/20
CLASS OF 2024
C
SS
Kade
Thompson
Arizona
Casteel (HS) • AZ
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canyon Thunder
Casteel (HS) • AZ
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canyon Thunder
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72
Bat Speed (max)
10/03/21
11.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/03/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.39
60
10/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
10/11/20
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
10/03/21
1.84 - 2.10
Pop Time
10/03/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.84 - 2.24
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.40 - 2.56
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
56.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
7.5
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arizona Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arizona Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
50.6
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Splinterfest Takeaways - Nov 12, 2021
- Fall Underclass/Upperclass Top Prospects - Oct 26, 2021
- Fall Underclass: Quick Hits - Oct 4, 2021
- PBRT Arizona Select Top Prospects - Sep 15, 2021
- AZ Preseason ID: First Impressions - Feb 20, 2021
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Kade Thompson, Casteel (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS Could be the top defender at his position in 24 class. Showed really well on this day. High follow at the C position, will be tracking his physical development.
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Compact build with strength in lower half and hands.
Hit: RHH. Sets up square to pitcher, strong in his legs. Hands held at shoulder height and is balanced. Uses a leg kick and bat path is quick and direct. Gets to a great position to hit at contact. Strong in his legs, hands stay tight and travel across the chest, leads with the knob of bat.
Power: 89.85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.75 mph. 333’ max distance. Good middle of the field approach. Works inside the baseball and creates back spin. More consistency to the top half would produce higher average exit velo numbers.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Mechanics on throws to 2B is quick and clean. Arm strength is above average and throws were on the bag.
Defense: 1.84-2.1 pop times. Advanced in all areas behind the plate. Always ready to block and is committed to keeping the ball in front. Catch and throw is clean and receiving is above average.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60. Speed plays more on the bases than straight line running.
Kade Thompson, Casteel (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: C/SS Shows above average feel behind the plate.
Body: 5-7, 140-pounds. Medium athletic build, young compact body, above average athleticism, has started to grow but still maturing.
Hit: RHH. Balanced athletic setup, sinks into back hip just before leg lift. Hands start back with minimal load. Lands closed. Level swing with an efficient path. Gets out of the zone early at times. Low rotational acceleration. Worked the whole field.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Pop should get better with strength & maturity.
Arm: Right-handed. C - 73 mph. INF - 76 mph. Short quick arm action with athletic finish. Quick clean transfers in the center of the body. Above average arm for age.
Defense: 2.08-2.22 pop times. Natural low center of gravity. Quick footwork, short step towards target. Low flexible primary stance, wide secondary. Glove works from underneath the ball. Athletic blocker. Also worked out in the INF. Good pre-pitch movement, stays low with active feet, usable hands.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
5-foot-5 125-pounds, young frame, proportional athleticism, some strength in forearms, plenty of maturing to come. Ran a 7.98 60-yard dash. Starts in a slightly open stance with a spread out base. Uses a knee turn leg kick to create leverage. Raw swing with mid/pull approach. Above average contact for age at 71mph. Starts in a staggered secondary stance, leaning on his right leg. Quick arm with some direction. 2.14-2.27 pop times at 68mph arm strength. Good pre-pitch movement in infield. Creates angles rounding the baseball. Choppy footwork will improve with time. Plays through the baseball. 70mph arm strength across the diamond.