83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/20/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Kade
Buchanan
Madison Ridgeland Academy (HS) • MS
5' 11" • 169LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: MS Yankees
5' 11" • 169LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: MS Yankees
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/20/24
276
Distance (max)
3/25/23
50
Sweet Spot %
1/20/24
7.88
60
1/20/24
4.31
30-yd
3/25/23
1.84
10-yd
3/25/23
16.6
Run speed (max)
3/25/23
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
1/20/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
1/20/24
76.8 - 78.5
Velo Range
1/20/24
2137
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Changeup
66.2 - 69.1
Velo Range
1/20/24
1648
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Curveball
62 - 67
Velo Range
1/20/24
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
138
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.4
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Mississippi Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Mississippi Rising Stars ID
Mar 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars Fall Showcase
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.5
Exit Velocity (max)
65.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2137
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
27.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2093
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1581
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1870
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
28.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
53.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2064
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1648
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Mississippi Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.5
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,183
Spin Rate (max)
2,137
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 66.8
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 69.1
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,613
Spin Rate (max)
1,581
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Rising Stars Fall Showcase
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
68.6
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 68.0
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
54.8
Velocity (max)
52.4 - 54.8
Velo Range
49.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
59.4
Velocity (max)
57.6 - 59.0
Velo Range
54.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,752
Spin Rate (max)
1,648
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.88
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.45
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.18
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
63.19
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Easy, fluid delivery and repeatable. Slightly off line to 3B side with lead foot to plate. Body still maturing with more velocity on the way.
Arm Action: RH
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Solid action to arm side. Still developing command. T2183, 2137 average rpm.
CB: 62-67 mph. Decent feel for pitch already. Spin numbers will improve as body matures. T2207, 2093 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Mimics FB well. T1613, 1581 average rpm.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 169-pounds. Projectable frame
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced stance. Slightly open with tight hand set. Easy, controlled load and stride. Creates leverage with hands into stride. Closes off slightly on occasion. Level bat path with middle of the field approach. Hits of back leg.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 75.5 mph. 218' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Developing footwork in outfield. Fields baseball out front to glove side. Solid arm with accuracy on throws to the plate.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60.