82
Velocity (max)
7/08/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
1B
Kaeden
Palmitier
Forest Hills Central (HS) • MI
6' 4" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: West Michigan Warriors
6' 4" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: West Michigan Warriors
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 82
Velo Range
7/08/21
1887
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/21
Changeup
64.7 - 67.4
Velo Range
8/03/21
1716
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/21
Curveball
68 - 69
Velo Range
2/27/22
1699
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
8/03/21
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/10/21
323
Distance (max)
8/03/21
67
Sweet Spot %
7/13/21
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/27/22
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/27/22
18
Rot. Acc (max)
8/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.34
60
2/27/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/27/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.9
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).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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).
87.8
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).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3
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.
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
285
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.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Southern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1835
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1593
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1850
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1699
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1639
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 77.6
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,955
Spin Rate (max)
1,835
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.6
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 68.6
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,593
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.9
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,805
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.7
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.1
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,722
Spin Rate (max)
1,632
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 74.6
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,887
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.5
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.4
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,777
Spin Rate (max)
1,716
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Southern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.9
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,809
Spin Rate (max)
1,784
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 65.1
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,603
Spin Rate (max)
1,576
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.6
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,981
Spin Rate (max)
1,873
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 64.8
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,700
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Eastern Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 28, 2022
- 2021 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 13, 2021
- Results From 2021 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Oct 11, 2021
- Results From 2021 Michigan Unsigned Senior Games - Aug 6, 2021
- Results From 2021 Southern Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 22, 2021
- Results From 2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 14, 2021
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Player Spotlight
Kaeden Palmitier: RHP/1B, (2022) Forest Hills Central, MI. 6-foot-4, 170-pound. Capable during batting practice, Palmitier had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (70.33 mph bat speed average). (22.50 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a big leg kick. Simple level swing plane. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was recorded at 73 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.81. Projectable on the mound, showed a loose arm action and low ¾ arm angle with some arm speed Feel type pitcher. Displays falling off shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 72-75 mph and topped out at 76 mph; showed command in the zone and running action. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1807). He shows deceiving action on his changeup (65-67). His slider shows sweeping action. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Kaeden Palmitier, Forest Hills Central, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Simple level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.18 mph. 70.33 mph bat speed average. 22.50 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 73 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.81 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Feel delivery. Low ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, falling off shoulders, lands closed, a falling off finish.
FB: T76. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1807). In the zone accuracy, running action.
CH: 65-67 mph. Deceiving action.
SL: Sweeping action.
Player Spotlight
Kaeden Palmitier: RHP/1B, (2022) Forest Hills Central, MI. 6-foot-4, 170-pound. Raw during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (64.71 mph bat speed average). (21.91 mph hand speed average). Setup consists of a closed tall stance and a leg kick. Upward swing plane. Fly ball approach. Capable in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; shows firm hands, a lengthy exchange, and consistent feet. Glovework was used deep. Clocked a time of 7.43 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, had low ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses decent effort. Lands closed. Changeup (65-67 mph). Sat with his fastball at 69-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; Had slight running action. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1886). His curveball shows sweeping action. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Kaeden Palmitier, Forest Hills Central, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Started in a closed tall stance with a leg kick. Upward swing. Fly ball approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.57 mph. 64.71 mph bat speed average. 21.91 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, consistent footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. When fielding he gathers the ball deep.
Arm: 72 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Tilt-and-topple delivery, decent effort. Low ¾ arm angle, developing arm speed. Lands closed.
FB: T75. 69-74 mph. (Max spin 2014; Avg 1886). Slight running action.
CB: Sweeping action.
CH: 65-67 mph.