Kevin Padilla: C/SS, (2024) Cass Technical High School, MI. 5-foot-8, 142-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 77 mph. (58.1 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, and had a rotational swing plane. Found some barrels during his round. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 69 mph. Solid In the infield, had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 69 mph; consistently had pop times of 2.05-2.20. Throws from a ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Kevin Padilla, Cass Technical High School, 2024, MI
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 142-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Rotational swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 72.8 mph. 58.1 mph bat speed average. 19.5 mph hand speed average.
Kevin Padilla
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Kevin Padilla: C/SS, (2024) Cass Technical High School, MI. 5-foot-8, 142-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 77 mph. (58.1 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, and had a rotational swing plane. Found some barrels during his round. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 69 mph. Solid In the infield, had consistent footwork, soft hands, and a clean exchange. While catching, he made throws to second at velocities up to 69 mph; consistently had pop times of 2.05-2.20. Throws from a ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Kevin Padilla, Cass Technical High School, 2024, MI
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 142-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Rotational swing.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 72.8 mph. 58.1 mph bat speed average. 19.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 69 mph catcher velocity. ¾ slot.