Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2021

RHP

Khal
Stephen

Mississippi State
Seeger (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 195LBS
R/R • 21yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indiana Nitro Gold

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Pitching

Fastball

93
Velocity (max)
2/07/21
90 - 92
Velo Range
2/07/21
2053
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Changeup

83 - 87
Velo Range
2/07/21
1752
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Curveball

80 - 82
Velo Range
9/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

81 - 83
Velo Range
2/07/21
2349
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Power
91
Exit Velocity (max)
2/23/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Run
7.32
60
2/23/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
81
INF Velo
2/23/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2019
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4

Hitting

Hitting

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
92.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
90.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2053
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
86.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1752
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
82.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2349
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
92.3
Velocity (max)
89.7 - 91.6
Velo Range
90.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,278
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 82.9
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,372
Spin Rate (max)
2,349
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
86.9
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 86.9
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,931
Spin Rate (max)
1,752
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
91.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
85.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
89.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
81.5
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Pitching
93
Max FB
90 - 92
FB
83 - 87
CH
81 - 83
SL
LakePoint Fall Invite
Sep 18, 2020
Pitching
92
Max FB
88 - 90
FB
80 - 82
CB
83 - 84
CH
June 25 2020
Jun 25, 2020
Pitching
91
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
80 - 81
SL

Game Performance

Visual Edge

2021
Edge Score
73.29
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Visual Skills
73.29
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

4/03/24
The game-two starter for the Bulldogs, Stephen transferred to Starkville from Purdue last summer after pitching extremely well in the Cape. Against the Aggies, the 6-foot-4 and 215-pound right-hander earned the W, working into the seventh inning on 104 pitches. He allowed just one run on five hits and struck out five. 87 of his 104 pitches were fastballs that averaged 93 mph and touched 95. Most were up in the zone where he simply lets it ride. Stephen also mixed in several mid-80s sliders and a handful of upper-70s curveballs and 84-86 straight changeups. Currently, 3-2 with a 4.20 ERA, Khal continues to improve. Most impressive after changing conferences from the Big Ten to the SEC, he has lowered his walk rate from 9% to 6.5%, while increasing his strikeout rate from 19.8% to 26%. While lacking a premium pitch, Stephen gets outs and he will likely be considered during the later rounds of Day Two.
8/15/23

Cape CodStephen, who announced his transfer from Purdue to Mississippi State several weeks ago, had a very strong summer for Y-D, putting up a 2.73 ERA and 27 strikeouts compared to 11 walks in 26.1 innings. Stephen has a pro body at 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds and a repertoire that shows a ton of potential. From a straight over the top delivery, he has a fastball that sits 90-93 mph, a sharp low-80s slider and a mid-80s changeup. He did strike out a batter per inning with Y-D, but one thing to watch as he moves into the SEC is his ability to put hitters away efficiently. Last season with the Boilermakers, his first as a starter after throwing exclusively out of the bullpen as a freshman, he averaged just 7.8 strikeouts per nine innings. And in one look this summer, a July 11 start against Harwich, it took him 77 pitches to get through four innings, in large part because hitters were able to battle deep in counts to stay alive. The stuff and the frame suggest that Stephen could be a weekend starter for the Bulldogs in 2024, and if he can earn that role and gets out consistently in the league, his prospect status will follow.

6/25/20

Great Lakes National Qualifier - Purdue commit, came out hot sitting sitting 88-90, up to 91 with good extension and late life on the fastball. Also flashed a tight 80-81 mph breaking ball with swing and miss tendencies. Projectable 6-foot-4, 195 pound frame.  The right-hander is sure to make his way on scouts follow lists for next year's draft. 2IP, 5K.

2/23/19

6 foot 3, 180 pounds, continues to impress with his raw athleticism. Starts slightly open at the plate and closes into a solid launch position. Has good bat speed and recorded an exit velo of 91 mph. Shows good actions defensively with a good release and good arm action. On the mound, throws from a mid ¾ slot and a medium arm action. Fastball sat 85-86 with some ASR, CB was 73-76 with short tight 11/5 break, CH was 81-82 with some arm side fade. Khal shows projection in his body and his arm speed to throw extremely hard one day as his body continues to mature. I also like his upside as a potential two way player at the next level. Khal is a good 2021 follow.

9/30/18: 2021 SS solid 6’3 178 lbs frame and hits from the right side. Starts with an open set up in the box. Uses toe tapping timing trigger, front side opens quickly but still able to hit lots of line drives to pull side. Posted a 90 mph exit velo. Soft hands and good footwork in the infield. Plays tall and upright and uses low ¾ arm slot. Posted an 80 mph velocity across the diamond

9/10/17

60 Time: 8.0, Position Velocity: INF-71, Exit Velocity: 75. 6-foot-1, 167 pound freshman infielder uses short uphill stroke from the right side of the plate, line drive approach to the pull side. Open setup to start, uses small toe tap and stride to close and load, front hip and shoulder out early at foot strike. Has more length to add in hand load and lower half, feet sloppy and spin to finish. Barrel and hands load in strong position. Long middle infield frame with athletic actions, plays tall and upright, more bend to field and move laterally. Low ¾ arm action across the diamond, delivered accurate throws with average arm strength for age. Broad shoulders and raw frame, more strength to be developed. Freshman right hander uses long, projectable frame to get down the mound with good tempo and delivery, arm is clean with average arm speed. Ball jumps from easy arm action, threw strikes around the plate with natural sink, raw actions. Fastball showed life around the plate, thrown consistently down and for strikes, 76-79. Curveball thrown with tight shape, 10/4 break, backs up at times but thrown for strike at 66-69. Mixed in knuckleball/splitty, good tumbling action, chance to be real good pitch with arm action and velo jump, currently thrown at 70-71.

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