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KC Fall Softball Scouting Combine Afternoon Session
Caedence Risius is a 5'10, class of 2024, RHP/IF from Des Moines, IA. Caedence is a young, immensely talented two-way player, who can also swing the bat at an elite level. She ran a 3.49 20-yard dash with a 1.20 5-yard split. A primary RHP, Caedence is an unmistaken, unapologetic, power pitcher. She obviously has a challenge-first mentality and attacks the strike zone with an almost overpowering five pitch mix. She has a solidly strong core and she knows how to incorporate that into her impressive arm operation. She lets it fly and shows plus command and control. She pounds the zone with confidence. Fastball shows plus spin and has a bit of rise component at the plate. She could probably win a lot of games with just this well-commanded pitch. Playing off her plus fastball is her change-up that she throws with FB arm action. She keeps the change off the heart of the plate and this pitch, too, has some rise action at the plate. Her curve is a bit of a hybrid pitch and she throws it with pace. It shows both sound break and has some rise shape late. Her arsenal is impressive, but her CB may just be her best pitch. Her rise ball is a short, quick, late jumper that moves to the glove side at the dish. Her screwball is a tough, tight spinner with big boring action that has to eat up RHH. Caedence has a big upside as a plus power pitcher. Her current approach is truly impressive. With a few more years of HS ball and on the travel ball circuit, she may be close to unhittable before she graduates. She also took a turn on the infield and showed off her athleticism. She positions well and has a smooth approach to fielding. Her glove plays well. She transitions to a 54-mph arm that plays up in velocity. Her throws are consistently accurate. What completes Caedence's projectability is her ability to swing the bat. Like many solid hitters, Caedence is an advanced bunter. She has a strong power approach. balanced at the ready she has an easy and quiet load and a quick trigger. She has a slugger's path to contact and can impact the ball. She can leave any part of the yard in a hurry. Caedence, with continued dedication to improving her already impressive skill set, will certainly jump to the top of the 2024 prospect list. She has some ability that is college ready now. With a few years of HS and travel ball left, her game is certain to improve even more. Top Prospect! Highly projectable ability! Big Future!