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Player Spotlight: Cody Kaestle, RHP, Baldwinsville HS, NY (2016)

November 2, 2014

Dan Cevette
Director, New York

Name: Cody Kaestle
High School: Baldwinsville HS
Position: RHP
Projects As: Pitcher

Cody Kaestle, RHP, Baldwinsville HS, NY (2016)
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.

Analysis:
Kaestle is very close to having a breakout season and becoming a top pitcher in the greater CNY area. His fastball works fee and easy from his clean quick arm, with some added strength mid 80's this spring is reachable. His next level pitch right now is his 10/4 sharp sweeping breaking ball that should punish opposing hitters come spring. I would like to see him get the velocity of that pitch up around 70-72 mph. Working on getting his finish with more extension should help him as he continues to develop. 2016 worth keeping an eye on, will definitely earn an inviation to our Pre-Season All-State event Feb. 15th.

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