20.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
OF
Kayden
Jennings
Northern Illinois
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Gators Baseball Academy
Edwardsville (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Gators Baseball Academy
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/21
5.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
8
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
293
Distance (max)
2/26/22
67
Sweet Spot %
9/28/21
6.73
60
5/30/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
5/30/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.73
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Battle For The Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Battle For The Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
57.77
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.
48.63
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Edwardsville - Mar 12, 2024
- Top-10 Stories of 2023: No. 2 Edwardsville Repeats As 4A State Champions - Dec 28, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2023
- Edwardsville Takes Down Brother Rice To Repeat As 4A State Champions - Jun 11, 2023
- Chiarodo, Jennings Put Edwardsville Back In 4A State Championship Game - Jun 9, 2023
- 4A IHSA State Playoffs Preview - Jun 8, 2023
- 2023 Metro East Kickoff Classic: Preview - Mar 14, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 1 Edwardsville - Mar 14, 2023
- Top-10 Stories of 2022: No. 2 Edwardsville Captures 4A State Title - Dec 29, 2022
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Edwardsville - Mar 10, 2022
- Battle For The Arch: Event Analysis - Jan 26, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
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Northern Illinois signee. 5-foot-11, 175-pounds with lean strength and athleticism throughout, fills out a uniform nicely. Started at shortstop and hit seventh for Edwardsville. Premium defender at shortstop, covers ground effortlessly with soft funnels, a quick release, and the arm strength to stick on the left side at the next level. Performed plenty offensively throughout both days at state; homered and drove in four in the semi-final, had a clutch double in the state championship game. Level bat path with some length through the zone, stayed on plane and found the barrel often to the pull-side. Also an above-average runner with borderline plus run times out of the box. Was a catalyst in Edwardsville capturing the 4A state championship this spring.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, toe-tap stride. Easy, balanced swing. Loose hands. Flashed bat strength. Occasional hard contact to the pull-side.
Power: 90.5 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Quick, loose arm action. High 3/4 slot. Throws play with carry.
Defense: Quick, lateral movements. Soft hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
5-foot-10, 155-pound, well-proportioned, right-handed hitting infielder. Played a steady infield, mostly at third base throughout the weekend for GBA. Clean actions, sure-handed and arm played accurate with enough strength for the left-side of the diamond. At the plate, open, quiet setup, stride works back to square. Direct path, pull-side tendencies. Follow 2023 infielder.