LATEST PG SHOWCASE REPORT
2024 13U National Showcase
Jace Kennedy is a 2029 OF/LHP/1B with a 5-10 140 lb. frame from Orlando, FL who attends East River. Long, lean frame with a high waist and plenty of room to add strength. Recorded a 7.61 second sixty-yard dash time. Primary outfielder with a developing defensive skill set. Fields properly off his front foot, while using deliberate footwork and some athleticism during transitions. Recorded arm strength up to 75 mph during drills. Secondary left-handed pitcher that worked from a full windup with compact movements and quick pace throughout. Incorporates a slightly coiled leg lift with some deception to it, while using a shorter stride out to foot strike. Fastball worked in the mid-70s for the majority of his outing and topped out at 76 mph from an extended three-quarters arm slot. Showed good feel for spin with ability to land firmer curveball with good depth and some late bite to it, will continue to improve with minor mechanical adjustments and additional velocity. Left-handed hitter that hits from an upright, open base with tight hand set, high back elbow and small forward stride into launch. Compact, simple stroke with minimal wasted movements and present bat speed. Displayed the propensity to find the barrel often and showed good adjustability in using the entire field well. Will continue to improve with minor swing adjustments and additional strength. Fundamentally sound defensive skill set with physical upside on both sides of the ball.