Top Uncommitted Spotlight: 2025 Caden Birch
January 15, 2024
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 continue 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 continue the spotlight series with a breakdown of North Valleys product, 2025 SS Caden Birch, who has trended upwards over the past year with quality tools across the board.
Caden Birch
Class of 2025 / SS
Rankings
StateRank: 20 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: SSSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: North Valleys HSState: NV
- Summer Team: Northern Nevada Baseball Club
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Position
7.07
60-yard
(11/06/21)
85
INF Velo
(11/11/23)
Power Speed Score
(11/11/23)
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
(11/06/21)
73.1 - 75.2
Velo Range
(11/06/21)
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(11/06/21)
1924
Spin Rate (max)
(11/06/21)
1838
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/06/21)
IVB (max)
(11/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(11/06/21)
HM (max)
(11/06/21)
HM (avg)
(11/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(11/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(11/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(11/06/21)
Zone %
(11/06/21)
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
76.3
Velo Range
73.1 - 75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
72
Spin Rate (max)
1924
Spin Rate (avg)
1838
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.5
Velocity (max)
(11/06/21)
57.4 - 60.5
Velo Range
(11/06/21)
56.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(11/06/21)
1417
Spin Rate (max)
(11/06/21)
1274
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/06/21)
IVB (max)
(11/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(11/06/21)
HM (max)
(11/06/21)
HM (avg)
(11/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(11/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(11/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(11/06/21)
Zone %
(11/06/21)
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
60.5
Velo Range
57.4 - 60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
56.8
Spin Rate (max)
1417
Spin Rate (avg)
1274
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.2
Velocity (max)
(11/06/21)
62.8 - 64.1
Velo Range
(11/06/21)
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(11/06/21)
1721
Spin Rate (max)
(11/06/21)
1561
Spin Rate (avg)
(11/06/21)
IVB (max)
(11/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(11/06/21)
HM (max)
(11/06/21)
HM (avg)
(11/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(11/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(11/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(11/06/21)
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
64.2
Velo Range
62.8 - 64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.3
Spin Rate (max)
1721
Spin Rate (avg)
1561
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(09/10/22)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(09/10/22)
269
Distance (avg)
(06/07/22)
388
Distance (max)
(09/10/22)
Hard Hit %
(09/10/22)
Sweet Spot %
(06/07/22)
Line Drive %
(06/07/22)
Fly Ball %
(08/21/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/10/24)
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.3
Distance (avg)
136
Distance (max)
319
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.7
Distance (avg)
226
Distance (max)
369
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
85
Distance (avg)
200
Distance (max)
324
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
101.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.3
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
388
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.8
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
314
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
87.6
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
341
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Nevada Prospect Open
Aug 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.7
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
303
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
(09/10/22)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(09/10/22)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
(09/10/22)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(09/10/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/10/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(05/31/23)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/21/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(08/21/21)
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
72.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
75
Bat Speed (avg)
71.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22
Hand Speed (avg)
20.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.3
Bat Speed (avg)
70.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.5
Bat Speed (max)
76.2
Bat Speed (avg)
72.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
19.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
68.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21
Hand Speed (avg)
19.4
Bat Speed (max)
72
Bat Speed (avg)
70.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Nevada Prospect Open
Aug 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19
Hand Speed (avg)
18.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
66.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
83.02
Edge Score
(05/31/23)
Swift
Swift
1.71
10-yd
(02/10/24)
3.85
30-yd
(11/11/23)
6.85
60-yd
(11/11/23)
20.5
Run speed (max)
(11/11/23)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
(09/10/22)
1587
Jump Power (max)
(06/07/22)
29.5
Jump Height (max)
(06/07/22)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)
(06/07/22)
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.78
30-yd
4
60-yd
7.45
Run speed (max)
18.4
Jump Power (max)
1587
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)
29.5
Physical
Physical - Athlete
72.0
Ht
(02/10/24)
173.5
Wt
(05/31/23)
Body Fat %
(02/10/24)
SMM
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (RH)
(02/10/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(05/31/23)
Scouting Report
5/31/23
Body: 5-11, 173.5-pounds. Athletic, flashes speed, quick tendencies
Hit: RHH. balanced, squared, no stride, good balance Excelled bat speed, level swing, level finish 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short, over the top with accuracy
Defense: soft hands, fluid footwork, clean transfer, reads hops well
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 83.02 Edge Score
Hit: RHH. balanced, squared, no stride, good balance Excelled bat speed, level swing, level finish 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short, over the top with accuracy
Defense: soft hands, fluid footwork, clean transfer, reads hops well
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 83.02 Edge Score
Videos
(11/11/23)
Player News
- Nevada Diamond Notes: Week Seven - Apr 22, 2024
- Nevada Diamond Notes: Week Six - Apr 15, 2024
- Reno Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 16, 2024
- Reno Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 14, 2024
- Reno Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 13, 2024
- Top Uncommitted Spotlight: 2025 Caden Birch - Jan 15, 2024
- 2023 Rewind: Swift 60-Yard Dash - Dec 22, 2023
- 2023 Rewind: Infield Velocity - Dec 19, 2023
- 2023 Rewind: Blast Motion Bat Speed - Dec 15, 2023
- 2023 Rewind: TrackMan Distance - Dec 12, 2023
- Northern Nevada Fall ID: Positional Data Dive - Nov 15, 2023
- Northern Nevada Fall ID: Statistical Analysis - Nov 14, 2023
- Quick Hits: Northern Nevada Fall ID - Nov 13, 2023
- 2022 Rewind: Most Viewed Profiles - Dec 21, 2022
- 2022 Rewind: Top TrackMan Exit Velocities - Dec 9, 2022
- Northern Nevada Open | Stat Leaderboard - Sep 13, 2022
- Northern Nevada Open | Quick Hits - Sep 12, 2022
- Northern Nevada Prospect Open: Blast Leaderboard - Aug 27, 2021
- Northern Nevada Prospect Open: Stat Analysis - Aug 23, 2021
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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Caden Birch, North Valleys (NV), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B Emerging as one of the top Uncommitted bats in Nevada's 2025 Class.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength throughout his frame. Plenty of room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Tall, opened set up. Medium leg kick, lands square. Slight coil in separation. Bat works slightly downward through the zone. Backspin producer. Present power on display, especially to the pull side. Understands where his barrel is at. Shoulder high, two-handed finish. Balanced throughout.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Short, quick arm cycle. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Hops into set up. Ahtletic through fielding process. Feet work to get him around and through the ball. Advanced feel for the forehand and backhand plays with the ability to change arm slot to maintain fluidity.