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Top Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 Drake Kajioka

January 11, 2024
Cam Black-Araujo
Nevada Operations

With 2023 now in the rearview mirror, we continue our coverage of the talented Nevada Community with Uncommitted Spotlights on some of the top prospects still on the board from the past events. With the calendar now flipped and the high school season on the horizon, there's plenty of high-end talent across the State still on the board and we begin to highlight some of those players below.

These spotlights are used to help paint a clearer picture of the prospect with the help of our TrackMan, Blast Motion, Swift Performance and Vizual Edge systems, that provides objective data that teams to identify and break down players that they believe will fit into their system.

Today, we begin the spotlight series with a breakdown of Bishop Gorman product, Drake Kajioka, who's flashed upside both positionally and on the mound. He was also one of the top performers on Team Nevada at the West Coast Games this past August.

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Drake Kajioka

Class of 2024 / OF

Rankings  StateRank: 24 / POS: 5

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Bishop Gorman
    State: NV
  • Summer Team: GBG Vegas
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 204.4lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
82
Max FB
(08/04/23)
79 - 82
FB
(08/04/23)
60 - 61
CB
(03/04/21)
72 - 72
CH
(08/04/23)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 82
CH
72 - 72
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Pitching
Max FB
76
FB
74 - 76
CB
60 - 61
CH
67 - 69
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Position
6.67
60-yard
(06/07/22)
86
OF Velo
(05/31/23)
100
Exit Velo
(08/04/23)
Power Speed Score
(08/04/23)
Position
60-yard
6.78
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
100
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Position
OF Velo
86
Power Speed Score
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Position
OF Velo
86
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
6.67
OF Velo
85
Power Speed Score
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Position
60-yard
6.92
OF Velo
78
Exit Velo
85
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Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
(08/04/23)
79.7 - 81.8
Velo Range
(08/04/23)
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/04/23)
2041
Spin Rate (max)
(06/07/22)
1962
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/07/22)
IVB (max)
(06/07/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/07/22)
HM (max)
(06/07/22)
HM (avg)
(08/04/23)
Extension (avg)
(08/04/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/07/22)
Zone %
(06/07/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/04/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.3
Velo Range
79.7 - 81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.2
Spin Rate (max)
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
1903
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.3
Velo Range
79.2 - 80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.7
Spin Rate (max)
2041
Spin Rate (avg)
1962
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
(06/07/22)
61.8 - 65.0
Velo Range
(06/07/22)
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/07/22)
1852
Spin Rate (max)
(06/07/22)
1830
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/07/22)
IVB (max)
(06/07/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/07/22)
HM (max)
(06/07/22)
HM (avg)
(06/07/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/07/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/07/22)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
65.4
Velo Range
61.8 - 65
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.7
Spin Rate (max)
1852
Spin Rate (avg)
1830
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
(08/04/23)
66.9 - 71.8
Velo Range
(06/07/22)
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/04/23)
1854
Spin Rate (max)
(06/07/22)
1723
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/07/22)
IVB (max)
(06/07/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/07/22)
HM (max)
(06/07/22)
HM (avg)
(06/07/22)
Extension (avg)
(08/04/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/07/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/07/22)
Zone %
(08/04/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(08/04/23)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.7
Spin Rate (max)
1450
Spin Rate (avg)
1450
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
66.9 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.1
Spin Rate (max)
1854
Spin Rate (avg)
1723
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Hitting
100.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(08/04/23)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/04/23)
206
Distance (avg)
(06/07/22)
334
Distance (max)
(06/07/22)
Hard Hit %
(05/31/23)
Sweet Spot %
(05/31/23)
Line Drive %
(05/31/23)
Fly Ball %
(06/07/22)
Ground Ball %
(05/31/23)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.9
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
317
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
97.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.8
Distance (avg)
156
Distance (max)
267
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
90
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.6
Distance (avg)
206
Distance (max)
334
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
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Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
(06/07/22)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
(05/31/23)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
(06/07/22)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(05/31/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/04/23)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/04/23)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(05/31/23)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/07/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
70.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23
Hand Speed (avg)
22.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
71.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.5
Bat Speed (avg)
70.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
78.18
Edge Score
(06/07/22)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
73.95
View Event
Visual Skills
Edge Score
75.75
View Event
Visual Skills
Edge Score
78.18
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Swift

Swift
1.67
10-yd
(08/04/23)
3.80
30-yd
(08/04/23)
6.78
60-yd
(08/04/23)
20.8
Run speed (max)
(05/31/23)
2.19
RSi (max)
(06/07/22)
2.19
RSi (avg)
(06/07/22)
1570
Jump Power (max)
(06/07/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.67
30-yd
3.8
60-yd
6.78
Run speed (max)
20.6
View Event
Swift
10-yd
1.76
30-yd
3.86
60-yd
6.82
Run speed (max)
20.8
View Event
Swift
RSi (max)
2.19
RSi (avg)
2.19
Jump Power (max)
1570
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Physical

Physical - Athlete
73.6
Ht
(08/04/23)
204.4
Wt
(08/04/23)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(08/04/23)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(05/31/23)
Physical - Athlete
Ht
73.6
Wt
204.4
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
View Event
Physical - Athlete
Ht
73.2
Wt
191.6
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
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Scouting Report

5/31/23


Body: 6-1.2, 191.6-pounds. Tall, lanky with good control and balance
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open set up. Hands head high with slight toe tap into stride. Level swing through the ball. Bat speed present with more to come with maturity. 71.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 267' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Long, over the top. Carries well with more to come with size and strength
Defense: Controlled, athletic actions through fielding process. Clean exchanges through midsection. More to come with maturity. Corner OF type
ATH: 6.82 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 3.86 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 75.75 Edge Score

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SHOWCASE STATE DATE LOCATION
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 1 NV 01/23 UNLV - Earl E. Wilson Stadium
Las Vegas Preseason ID - Session 2 (SOLD OUT) NV 01/24 UNLV - Earl E. Wilson Stadium
Reno Preseason ID NV 02/04 University of Nevada - Peccole Park
Super 60 Pro Showcase NATIONAL 02/04 The MAX - McCook, IL
Las Vegas Rising Stars ID NV 03/10
Reno Rising Stars ID NV 03/30 Reed High School - Sparks, NV

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