On Deck Spotlight - Central Washington PSID - '27 Kannon Almond
January 7, 2025
As we approach the 2025 preseason, Prep Baseball Washington begins a series of On Deck Spotlights, highlighting players who will be in attendance at various Preseason ID events. These players have attended a Prep Baseball event in the past and will be looking to boost their metrics, show progress in their games, and continue to gain exposure in 2025.
Today, we spotlight 2027 infielder Kannon Almond. The 5'10 athlete out of Lakeside High School attended multiple Prep Baseball events in 2024 and is the 33rd ranked player in his class. Almond will be attending the Central Washington Preseason ID on Saturday, February 1st.
Below is a complete breakdown of the player, including scouting reports and video from past events.
REGISTER FOR THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON PSID
UPCOMING EVENTS
| SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
| Central Washington Preseason ID | WA | 02/01 | The Six Athletic Training Facility - Moses Lake, WA |
| Northern Washington Preseason ID | WA | 02/08 | Base By Pros - Skagit Valley, WA |
| Corvallis Preseason ID | WA | 02/15 | Oregon State University - Corvallis, OR |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | WA | 02/17 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Preseason ID | WA | 02/22 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Pacific Northwest Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads) | WA | 02/22 | NW Sports Hub - Centralia, WA |
| Seattle Preseason ID | WA | 02/23 | Island Crest Park - Mercer Island, WA |
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Scouting Report
Kannon Almond, Lakeside (Nine Mile Falls) (WA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/1B
Body: 5-10, 157-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Starts with hands slightly raised and bat parallel with the ground. Open stance features a bent front leg that rests on the toe/ball of foot. Gets into legs well and creates a lot of rotational power. Hands stay extended through rotation and contact, creating a smooth one-handed finish. 61.6 mph bat speed with 25 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.0 mph. 317' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph.
Defense: Moves feet well on balls up the middle. Can throw from a variety of angles. Gets the ball out of the glove quickly
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 21.80 max vertical.