The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.73
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
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.
Augustana College commit. Ranked No. 214 in the state’s senior class. Started in centerfield and batted second. Paced the Ironmen offense going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Simple right-handed swing at the plate with a small leg lift and load, hands stay direct to the ball with a flat bat path through the zone. Athletic defender in the outfield with quality speed that allowed him to chase down balls, showed an above-average arm.
1/30/24
Verbally committed to Augustana College.
8/08/23
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride, repeats. Direct, easy, quick hands, line drive contact to all fields. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 259’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Two hand gather, attacks the ball and plays through. Run: 6.73 runner in the 60.
7/18/23
A standout during the IHSA season to our staff, and earning a mention within the Week 8 Scout Blog, OF Riley Hendren (Normal Community, 2024) has athleticism and projection attached to a 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. Hendren ran a 6.79 60, reaching a peak speed of 20.3 mph with a 1.66 10-yard split. He showed athletic hands and a short swing that stayed on plane (80%) regularly in BP while spraying line drives to all fields. Hendren plays with pace in the outfield too, and his firmest bullet peaked at 84 mph to home.
7/18/23
Positional Profile: OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Hit: RHH. Wider setup, stock, minimal up/down leg lift. Athletic hands, short to the baseball. 66.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 310’ max distance. Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full long arm swing, over-the-top slot. Defense: Quick, active feet, plays with pace, attacks the baseball at times. Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.
5/06/23
Uncommitted. Stands at an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Played center field and batted in the leadoff spot. Finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk and three stolen bases. Took quality at-bats throughout the game and showed to be a tough out at the plate. Showed speed and athleticism on the base paths and athletic actions in the outfield with a quality arm.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Augustana College commit. Ranked No. 214 in the state’s senior class. Started in centerfield and batted second. Paced the Ironmen offense going 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Simple right-handed swing at the plate with a small leg lift and load, hands stay direct to the ball with a flat bat path through the zone. Athletic defender in the outfield with quality speed that allowed him to chase down balls, showed an above-average arm.
Verbally committed to Augustana College.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, no stride, repeats. Direct, easy, quick hands, line drive contact to all fields. 64.6 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose, high 3/4 slot. Defense: Two hand gather, attacks the ball and plays through.
Run: 6.73 runner in the 60.
A standout during the IHSA season to our staff, and earning a mention within the Week 8 Scout Blog, OF Riley Hendren (Normal Community, 2024) has athleticism and projection attached to a 5-foot-11, 165-pound frame. Hendren ran a 6.79 60, reaching a peak speed of 20.3 mph with a 1.66 10-yard split. He showed athletic hands and a short swing that stayed on plane (80%) regularly in BP while spraying line drives to all fields. Hendren plays with pace in the outfield too, and his firmest bullet peaked at 84 mph to home.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider setup, stock, minimal up/down leg lift. Athletic hands, short to the baseball. 66.7 mph bat speed with 18 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Full long arm swing, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Quick, active feet, plays with pace, attacks the baseball at times.
Run: 6.79 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. Stands at an athletic and strong 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Played center field and batted in the leadoff spot. Finished the game 2-for-3 with two runs scored, a walk and three stolen bases. Took quality at-bats throughout the game and showed to be a tough out at the plate. Showed speed and athleticism on the base paths and athletic actions in the outfield with a quality arm.