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2019 Pitcher/Catcher Showcase
Jaeden Kenward is a 2020 LHP/ with a 6-1 170 lb. frame from Mankato, MN who attends Mankato East. Large frame with strength in the build and square shoulders. Primary lefthanded pitcher with a side step delivery into a medium leg lift to the belt. Lands in line down the mound with an average stride. Comes straight back at hand break and into a three-quarter release. Stays square on the mound with good balance and drop and drive actions to the plate. Creates some arm side run on the fastball topping out at 79 miles per hour. Curveball shows sharpness to break through an 11-to-5 shape with occasion sweep as well. Also mixed in an occasional straight changeup. Fluidity to arm strike and maintains arm speed on breaking ball. Creates a big angle when working around the knees and was able to create a high amount of swing and miss when in the zone. Righthanded hitter with an upright stance to start. Creates bat speed through the zone with a gap-to-gap approach. Quite lower half and stays balanced. Short path to the ball and gets to solid extension through swing. Very good student as well.