Prep Baseball Report

Northern Nevada Spotlight


Buddy Gouldsmith
Nevada Scouting Director



John Kane

Class of 2019 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: LHP
  • High School: Reno
    State: NV
  • Summer Team: Reno Knights
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Position
6.93
60-yard
(10/21/18)
78
INF Velo
(10/21/18)
90
Exit Velo
(10/21/18)
Position
60-yard
6.93
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
90

Scouting Report

10/21/18 - Strong, 6-foot-0, 185. Kane has an athletic, frame with present strength. With developed forearms and core, he shows a good combination of strength and speed. He runs well for his size and better underway.  Defensively, Kane profiles as a corner outfielder.  Pure arm strength lends more to left field; however footwork and exchange efficiency allow his arm strength to play up.  He is a true and accurate thrower who utilizes a long hop when the situation dictates.  At the plate, Kane has a balanced setup with a subtle, rhythmic load.  His relatively short levers promote a short swing with just the right amount of lift.  His middle of the field approach creates consistent hard contact. He has an aggressive swing with bat speed. He profiles as a corner outfielder with projectable power even though his orientation is to hit for average. 

Future

Kane is a potential middle of the order type bat with minimal risk. He has some low end value as a strike throwing left-handed pitcher for an institution looking for someone to save the staff when the situtaion dictates.  He will compete day in and day out.  A former football player, Kane is mentally and physically tough. The makeup is solid which will carry him in reaching his ceiling.