Dan Cevette
Director, New York

Name: Cody Kaestle
High School: Baldwinsville
Grad Year: 2016
Position: RHP

PBR's Take
Kaestle has been to two-events over the past 8-months showing some ceiling from the right-side. In Feb. his velocity was climbing, touching 85-mph from a lower-3/4 slot - enticing some attention. During the HS season his velocity stayed consistently down, ranging 77-79, topping out at 81 mph. We know the hand-speed is there, and does show above average spin on his curveball. His delivery is compact and lands across his body getting more arm-side run and deception. If his fastball velocity is back up this summer look for Kaestle to carry some offers into the fall.

Scouting Reports
2/15- Kaestle stands 5-foot-11, 175-pounds with a lean athletic frame to build on. Kaestle uses a relaxed setup with a sidestep. Smooth tempo, stays over rubber, hips stay closed, shoulders on target. Arm action is quick and clean, back towards SS. Throws from a low-3/4 slot with a fastball sitting 85 mph with late-life and sink. Curveball shows next-level 10/4 shape at 70 mph. He spins off his front side after a long finish, projectable.

Kaestle stands 5-foot-11,170-pounds with a lean athletic build. He stays tucked over the rubber with a good tempo. He keeps his shoulders pointed towards his target, drives off his back leg with a strong front side. His arm action is quick and he throws from a mid 3/4 slot. His fastball sat 80-82 mph with some downward angle, his curveball has late sharp action with 10/4 shape at 65-67 mph. He shows a 70 mph changeup with fastball hand speed. During his delivery he finishes upright on a stiff front side, he needs to work on getting out in front with more extension.

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