87
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/19
CLASS OF 2021
3B
RHP
Kai
Leese
Fort Zumwalt South (HS) • MO
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Bandits
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: St. Louis Bandits
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
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Exit Velocity (avg)
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Distance (max)
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Sweet Spot %
7.69
60
6/11/19
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
10/13/18
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
10/13/18
77 - 78
Velo Range
10/13/18
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Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 65
Velo Range
10/13/18
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Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2019
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
9.3
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- STL Bandit Scout Day: Infielder Analysis - Aug 21, 2019
- Missouri Underclass Games: Infield Analysis - Aug 15, 2019
- St. Louis Winter Open: 2021-2022 Pitchers - Mar 29, 2019
- St. Louis Winter Open: 2021-2022 Infielder Analysis - Mar 27, 2019
- Most Viewed Missouri Player Profiles for December 2018 - Jan 9, 2019
- Most Viewed Missouri Profiles for November 2018 - Dec 3, 2018
- St. Louis - Underclass Showcase: Position Player Analysis - Nov 21, 2018
- St. Louis - Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 20, 2018
- Most Viewed Missouri Profiles for October 2018 - Nov 1, 2018
- St. Louis - Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 23, 2018
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Leese has a lean frame and athletic build at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds. He is a right-handed hitting corner infield prospect out of Fort Zumwalt South HS. At the event he ran a 7.69 second 60 and 5.32 home-to-first. At the plate, Leese posted an exit velocity of 87 mph, starts open, leg lift, pre-pitch rhythm with hands, slightly closed off stride, leverages front side, gets arms extended, showed some feel for the barrel. Defensively, attacks the baseball, fluid footwork, very accurate with throws, positional velocity of 70 mph.
Leese is a 6-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting third baseman in Missouri’s 2021 class. At the event ran a 7.69 60 and posted an exit velocity of 87mph. During hitting evaluations, athletic open-stance, modified toe-tap/small leg kick load, up-the-middle approach, quick hands compact to contact, solid extension with high hands finish. On the infield, very athletic movements, good tempo, efficient and clean transfers, three-quarters release, reliable hands, accurate throws with carry across infield, positional velocity of 72mph.
Leese is a strong 6-foot-3 190-pound right-handed hitting third baseman and right-handed pitcher in Missouri's 2021 class. He ran a 8.08 60 and has an 84 mph exit velocity. At the plate, open stance, loads weight against back side, minimal hand movement, lands slightly closed, quick bat speed, flashes pop to pull side, mostly middle to pull side contact during hitting evals. On the infield, high three quarters arm slot, controlled actions, fields ball in athletic position, gains momentum in footwork after the catch, 69 mph positional velocity. On the mound, Leese has a short three quarters arm slot, controlled leg lift, slight rotation in hips at balance point, level and in line as he gets down the mound, repeatable delivery, fastball at 74-75 mph, working up to 77 mph, breaking ball at 61-62 mph, sharp when down in the zone, 11-to-5 shape, late movement.
10.13.18 - 6-foot-3, 180-pound, long-limbed, two-way prospect. At the plate, right-handed hitter, open, athletic setup, long leg-kick stride. Maintains balance at times, long bat path and 75 mph exit velocity from a tee. Defensively, on the infield, steady hands, clean transfer, high ¾ slot and throws clocked at 72 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, stays closed down the mound and works on-line. Fastball, thrown for strikes, works straight, 77-79 mph. Curveball, 11/5 action, depth at times, 62-65 mph. Changeup, maintains arm speed, straight, 71-74 mph.