Cadence
Varner

 OF/OF, (2023) Pleasant Local Schools, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. During batting practice, Varner had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (69.0 mph bat speed average). (21.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 77 mph; had sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a consistent loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.81 60-yard dash.

Cadence Varner: OF/OF, (2023) Pleasant Local Schools, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. Has a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and good extension on his finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 80 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.19 at the event.  

5-foot-7, 150-pound athletic, projectable body frame. In the outfield he has adequate footwork while approaching the ball, transitioning into a shuffle to help aid with velocity in his throws. Throws with a clean arm action through a ¾ slot reaching a velocity of 67 mph. From the infield he has fluidity to his footwork with the ability to move well laterally covering a good amount of ground. Sometimes has a tendency to field the baseball a little too deep into his body, would like to see him field with his hands more out in front. Reached a velocity of 65 mph throwing across the infield. Right-handed hitter has quick hands at the plate while consistently making loud contact during BP with his swing translating into game play where he had the top performance on the day. In his three AB’s he tripled to center field, doubled to right field, and squared up another to the left side of the field. Starts from a balanced stance using a little bit of an inward turn with his front foot to initiate a fluid loading sequence with his weight shifting into his back leg. Hands stay quiet and are short to the ball swinging with a level bat path through the zone finishing with a two-handed following through while reaching an exit velocity of 88 mph. Ran a 7.06 60-yard dash