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Kamden Takanobu

Kamden Takanobu C/1B

  • Pearl City, HI
  • Waipahu High School
  • Travel Team: Hawaii Rockies
  • Grad 2024
  • Ht 5'10''
  • Wt 172 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 81 mph
  • 60 YD 7.40 Sec
  • Class 4

Running

  • 1.70 sec 10 Yds
  • 5.00 sec 40 Yds
  • 7.40 sec 60 Yds
  • 5.12 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • 4.60 sec Shuttle (L)
  • 4.86 sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • 8'8'' Broad Jump
  • 124 psi Grip (L)
  • 122 psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 81 mph mph Velocity
  • 48 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 48 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 50 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 50 Power Grade (R)
  • 84 mph mph Exit Velocity

Catching

  • 45 Receiving Grade
  • 52 Blocking Grade
  • 2.08 sec Release Time

Official Scouting Report

  • 4Class Rating
  • CPosition Projection

12/27/2022 - Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic Kamden is an excellent catching prospect in the 2024 class. Scout loved his demeanor, body language and athletic actions. Behind the plate, he has a relaxed feel and is a quiet receiver who can stick pitches. He is athletic in his secondary position and his feet are quick to position himself to release the baseball. His exchanges are quick and he can get the ball in the air (2.16 pop) with a high ¾ release. His feeds are on the bag with backspin. At the plate, scouts raved about his strike zone knowledge and his ability to compete at the plate. Showed well in games with 3 hits (2 2B’s). He has a comfortable feel in the box and is on-time with the pitch. Bats speed is solid (84 exit velo) and will only increase as he gains strength. Overall, Kamden is a complete gamer and an outstanding prospect in the 2024 class.

01/12/2020 - National Tryout Plus - Waipahu (Honolulu), HI Kamden improved hitting numbers to 45's and showed very well behind the plate during his last workout with The Factory. He is a strong/athletic hitter with good balance and a rhythmic swing. He has explosive bat speed, he makes hard/consistent contact, and he can hit to all fields. Behind the plate, Kamden has active feet, firm hands, and he moves with agility to the baseball. He is quick to block, tracks well, and has a strong arm with momentum to 2nd base.

12/27/2019 - Baseball Factory West Coast Winter Classic (Ages 12-14) Kamden continues to show improvements in his baseball abilities and has a promising future on the diamond. Behind the plate, feet are active as he works in line through a clean transfer / exchange. Pop times have improved as he threw his lowest time to date at 2.47 with accuracy on his throws. Times will continue to drop as he builds more arm strength through a long toss program. Hands are soft / sure and he sticks balls in the zone. He utilizes his body well through the blocking process, centering balls well out front. At the plate, he hitting / power potential has improved through a squared setup. Hands are quick and work to and through a level swing path. He has strength in his swing and shows a feel for the barrel with power showing best to the pull side. Power will continue to increase as he utilizes his lower half more efficiently. At the event, he was 5 for 10 with a 3B. Mental makeup is a plus as he is a team player, coachable, and plays the game hard.

08/11/2019 - National Tryout Plus - Waipahu (Honolulu), HI Kamden showed solid improvements in his game during his last workout. He raised radar velocity to 62 MPH, lowered 60 time to 8.25, and lowered pop times to 2.65 seconds. Behind the plate, Kamden holds a good target, his feet are active, and hands are soft. He is quick to block, he has a clean exchange, and he throws with accuracy to 2nd base. At 1st base, Kamden has good pre-pitch actions, he fields low and athletically, and he makes plays consistently with an accuracy arm to his target. At the plate, Kamden has a tall/square set-up, good balance, and fast bat speed. He makes hard/consistent contact and he uses his lower body.

12/27/2018 - 2018 Inaugural West Coast Winter Classic - La Verne, CA Kamden is a thin and athletic 2023 Catching prospect with high energy. Behind the dish, Kamden has a balanced primary and secondary stance. He presents a low target and works behind the ball when receiving. He leads with his glove, controls balls in the dirt, and shows the ability to block the ball laterally. Kamden has a clean exchange but needs to create momentum with his lower half and quicken his release. At the plate, Kamden starts in a squared stance, gets his front foot down on time, and has good barrel control. He has a compact swing and keeps his head down at contact. He needs to continue to create backside drive with his lower half and think knee to knee in his load. Kamden was eager to learn and we hope to see his progress in the future.

08/19/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Kapolei (Honolulu), HI Kamden showed nice skills behind the plate and in the OF during his last workout with The Factory. Behind the plate, Kamden has active feet, he sits in well, and sticks the ball properly. He is quick to block, catches athletically, and throws with accuracy from a short arm action to 2nd base. In the OF, Kamden moves well to the ball, he tracks properly, and gets good reads. He keeps his eyes to the ball, has a clean exchange, and throws with consistency to his target. At the plate, Kamden has an aggressive swing, he loads well, and swings in good rhythm. He has some bat speed and makes consistent contact. Kamden can get better with work on the following. 

Catching
1. Arm strength
2. Stay relaxed
Outfield
1. Rhythm
2. Release
3. Footwork
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Stride
3. Barrel accuracy

01/21/2018 - Interactive Video Program - Kapolei (Honolulu), HI Kamden is a young catcher with good skills. Defensively, Kamden has quick feet, he is quick to block, and he centers well on his chest. He looks the ball in, has a clean exchange, and throws with some accuracy to 2nd base. At the plate, Kamden has a square set-up, a proper load, and he swings in good rhythm. Kamden will need to work on the following in order to improve. 

Catching
1. Lower set-up
2. Quicken feet
3. Arm strength
Offense
1. Lower body
2. Shorten stride
3. Barrel accuracy

Profile

Kamden Takanobu Pearl City, HI info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position C
Grad Year 2024 Secondary Position 1B
High School Waipahu High School Bats Right
Height 5'10'' Throws Right
Weight 172 LBS Arm 81 mph
60 YD 7.40

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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