24.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
LHP
Kaiden
Smaka
College of Southern Nevada
Palo Verde (HS) • NV
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Canes West Lv
Palo Verde (HS) • NV
6' 1" • 175LBS
L/L • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Canes West Lv
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/24
24.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/23/21
85
Hard Hit %
9/25/24
102.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/24
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/24
366
Distance (max)
6/23/21
80
Sweet Spot %
6/23/21
6.49
60
9/25/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
12/04/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
6/23/21
81.5 - 83.3
Velo Range
12/04/21
2055
Spin Rate (avg)
12/04/21
Changeup
69.8 - 71.9
Velo Range
6/23/21
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
12/04/21
Curveball
67 - 70.9
Velo Range
6/23/21
2043
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/21
Slider
69.5 - 71
Velo Range
12/04/21
2277
Spin Rate (avg)
12/04/21
Positional Tools
2024
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)
6.49
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
15.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.60
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.7
Hitting
2024
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
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).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
366
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3
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.
College of Southern Nevada Scout Day
Sep 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
102.4
Exit Velocity (max)
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 PBR Scout Day: Canes Las Vegas
Dec 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Nevada Upperclass Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
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.
69.6
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.
College of Southern Nevada Scout Day
Sep 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Nevada Upperclass Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
1879
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.
23.0
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).
68.6
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).
2043
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
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).
1960
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Slider
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).
2277
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 PBR Scout Day: Canes Las Vegas
Dec 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 83.3
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,112
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,313
Spin Rate (max)
2,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.6
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Nevada Upperclass Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.6
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
1,827
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,263
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,268
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
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.
74.77
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Body: 6-foot-1, 170 pounds.
Defense: OF. Aggressive, confident actions through the ball. Feet work well to get him on line with his target. Efficient shuffle into his throws. Gets the ball in with urgency. Speed allows him to hold down the CF position.
Arm: LH. 87 mph. Understands how to counter natural ASR. Accurate with carry.
Hit: LH. Square, spread set up. Slow, sinking load into back side. Hands work from high starting point. Medium stride that lands to trigger swing. Work through the ball well. Flashed some power to middle/pull side. Line drive producer.
Power: 95.01 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 6.64 Laser Timed
Delivery: Tall, hybrid start. Compact, drop and drive delivery type. Gets down the mound well. Some polish. Land on line. Tends to fall to 3B side with his finish, especially on his FB.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action. High ¾.
FB: 80-83 mph. Up to 83.48 mph. Some natural arm side action.
CB: 67-71 mph. Some sweeping action. Goes to low ¾ slot.
CH: 70-71 mph. Tends to drop down when throwing. Pushy arm action. Some sink and fade. Commands it well.