Colin
Kinsella

Colin Kinsella: C, (2024) Winchendon, MA. 6-foot, 190-pound athletic lean frame. Above average and  athletic at the plate, Kinsella was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 97 mph. (71.9 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a controlled load, then used a closed small stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 73 mph; had soft developing hands, developing athletic footwork, and a natural lengthy transfer. had consistent pop times of 2.10-2.20. Athletic clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. 

Colin Kinsella: C, (2023) out of Winthrop, MA. is a 6-foot, 175-pound catching prospect. At the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 MPH, with a (66.6 mph bat speed average) and (20.5 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, wide stance with a controlled load. He then uses a short stride to start a simple, flat stroke that showcases his quick bat and his balance. Kinsella uses the whole field and gets through contact well. Behind the plate, Kinsella was up to 73 MPH on his throw downs, with a pop time range of 2.00-2.05. His initial setup is clean. The feet are square, the chest is up and the head is still. As he transitions to throw, he shows he has consistent, smooth feet, a clean, quick transfer, and sure hands.

Kinsella is a 5-foot-9, 165 pound left-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of a slightly open stance, with the hands relaxed off the back shoulder. The hands are quick as they work through the hitting zone on an uphill path. His round produced an exit velocity of 82 MPH and the ability to use the middle of the field. He remains balanced and finishes through contact.

Defensively, Kinsella showed a pop time range of 2.2-2.28 seconds and 70 MPH on his throws to second base. His initial set up is balanced, with the glove set in the middle of the chest. He transitions well into the throwing motion, keeping the hips and shoulders under his feet. He creates a good line with the target, has a good ball exchange and uses a longer arm-swing to get the ball down to second base.