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Kaden Ford

Kaden Ford OF/LHP

  • Shepherdsville, KY
  • Saint Xavier High School
  • Travel Team: Louisville Legends Nationals 2025
  • Grad 2025
  • Ht 5'10''
  • Wt 180 lbs
  • Throws Left
  • Bats Left
  • Arm 87 mph
  • 60 YD 6.88 Sec
  • Class 2

Running

  • 1.69▲ sec 10 Yds
  • 4.81▲ sec 40 Yds
  • 6.88▲ sec 60 Yds
  • 4.58 sec H > 1B (LHH)
  • 4.56▲ sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.52▲ sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'0'' Broad Jump
  • 116▲ psi Grip (L)
  • 111▲ psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 87 mph▲ mph Velocity
  • 55▲ Arm Grade

Position - OF

  • 55▲ Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 60▲ Hitting Grade (L)
  • 58▲ Power Grade (L)
  • 87 mph▲ mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • High 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 48▲ Arm Action Grade
  • 50▲ Control Grade
  • 45▲ Delivery Grade
  • 78 – 81▲ mph FASTBALL
  • 45 FB Grade
  • 71 – 72▲ mph CURVEBALL
  • 50 CB Grade
  • 72 – 74▲ mph CHANGEUP
  • 40 CH Grade
  • 71 – 71 mph SLIDER
  • 48 SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • 2Class Rating
  • OF/LHPPosition Projection

02/04/2024 - National Showcase - Indianapolis, IN Kaden showed as a top prospect with big improvements in his baseball abilities. In the OF, defensive abilities are excellent as he displays smooth/easy actions. He shows active footwork and is agile moving to the ball. He gets into an athletic position and fields the ball out in front of his body. He makes a quick exchange and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them accurate with carry (87 mph velocity) through his target. Range is a plus as he utilizes his foot quickness (6.88 60 time) in covering a lot of ground. At the plate, hitting abilities are at a pro level with near pro level power potential through an athletic setup. He gets his hands activated in his load and drives through well with his lower half. He takes a level swing with bat speed (87 mph exit velocity), leading to loud contact through a line drive approach. Lower half works well through the swing as he transfers weight into a firm front side. On the mound, arm strength has improved as he threw his top velocity at 81 mph. He shows a 4-pitch mix, keeping hitters guessing. Fastball shows a range of 78-81 mph with arm side run and sink. Breaking ball displays 1/7 shape with late, sudden break. break. He maintains arm speed on his changeup with arm side run. Slider shows 2/8 shape with tight spin. Off speed stuff show as quality pitches that will get outs. Control is outstanding as he throws strikes with all his pitches. Kaden has big upside and will get looks from collegiate coaches with his baseball abilities.

01/15/2021 - 2021 Baseball Factory Rookie Pre-Season All-America Tournament Kaden is a projectable 2-way player (OF/LHP) who shines in a variety of ways on the diamond. At this event he would post one of his most impressive days with the Factory yet. In the OF, he showed off his arm with a 71 mph arm velocity paired with an athletic ready position, + range, and accurate arm. Not only did he impress in the OF, but he also showed his pop off a little with a 76mph exit velocity. His short hands, activated load, and smooth rhythm would help him make hard contact in all of his rounds. Kaden stepped on the mound and showed off his command with his fastball, he worked quickly through the lineup. His breaking ball also showed well with good depth on his CB. Overall, Kaden is a solid 2-way prospect that projects as a OF but can certainly get it done on the mound, we are excited to see where this game takes him in the future.

07/23/2020 - Baseball Factory National World Series at Pirate City - Session 2 (Ages 12-14) Kaden is an athletic OF/LHP who is a prospect on the diamond. In the OF, he displays smooth/fluid actions. Feet are aggressive as he takes proper routes/angles in tracking down balls. He works to get behind balls, playing through well with momentum to his target. At the plate, he continues to shine through an aggressive approach. Hands are quick, and work through a level swing path. He makes consistent contact, showing a line drive approach with plus barrel accuracy, flashing gap-to-gap pop. On the mound, fastball shows a range of 64-65 mph with cutting action. He maintains arm speed on his changeup, showing a feel for the pitch with tailing action. Control is solid as he attacks hitters and throws strikes with all his pitches. Stock on the mound will continue to rise as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Mental makeup is a plus as he has a positive attitude, plays hard, and is very coachable. With 5 years to further develop, Kaden has upside on the diamond with time and room to continue to progress his game.

03/01/2020 - Interactive Video Program - Indianapolis, IN Kaden is a very talented and athletic 2-way player who showed very well at the workout in Indianapolis. In the OF, he takes a quick first step and works lightly on the balls of his feet. He takes good angles and tracks down fly-balls hit to his right and left working into position behind the ball. Hands are sure/soft with a clean transfer to throw. At 1B, he has active prep footwork and moves well laterally. He maintains athletic actions and funnels the ball smoothly. As a hitter, this lefty has fluid rhythm to load. Swing is quick on a short/direct path as he squares the ball up and hits line-drives consistently. He engages his lower 1/2 which aids in pop off of his barrel. This athlete has a ton of upside. Continuing to work on the following will help take his game to the next level. 

Outfield
1. Arm strength (long toss program)
2. Play through the ball more
3. Work in-line toward target
Infield
1. Work 'around' ground ball
2. Follow through on throws
Hitting
1. Stride more square
2. Timing
3. Contact points

Profile

Kaden Ford Shepherdsville, KY info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position OF
Grad Year 2025 Secondary Position LHP
High School Saint Xavier High School Bats Left
Height 5'10'' Throws Left
Weight 180 LBS Arm 87 mph
60 YD 6.88

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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