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Central California Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis


By: California Staff

  

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On Sunday, January 12th, the PB California staff traveled to Ventural College in Ventura, CA, to host the Central California Preseason ID, an open event for the class of 2025-2028.

Nearly 50 players made their way to Ventura and participated in a pro-style workout, gathering unrivaled access to data through our state-of-the-art tech partners, as well as in-depth scouting analysis from our Prep Baseball California staff.


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    TOP CATCHING PROSPECTS

    1. Kole (KJ) Henrich C / OF / Oaks Christian, CA / 2028

    Positional Profile: C/OF 
    Body: 6-0, 170 pounds. Possesses strength, strong hands, athletic, proportionate. 
    Hit: RHH. Balanced, heavy hand load during leg lift, quick hips, strides in-line.  Longer path, stays level, long extension, sprays the field.  67.5 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
    Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (78.5 avg.); 311-foot max batted distance. 
    Arm: RH. C - 71.00 mph. OF - 80.00 mph. OF: Compact and quick, 3/4 slot, accurate. C: Short path, hand to ear, keeps hand close to glove during gather, high 3/4 slot.
    Defense: 2.08-2.20 pop time range; OF: Stays low on toes, two-hand gather. C: Stays low and athletic, quick into throwing position, throws in-line. 
    Athletic Testing: 7.76 runner in the 60-yard dash. 
    Vizual Edge: 70.67 Edge Score. 

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