Kenneth Kroese 3B/RHP

12/27/2018 - Under Armour Baseball Factory Recruiting Classic (Ages 14-18) Kenneth is a talented RHP/3B prospect who has a projectable, strong build. On the mound, Kenneth works with an aggressive approach and has a feel for pitching. He has balanced, fluid mechanics throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. He has a clean arm action and accelerates through his release. Kenneth stays square to home plate with a controlled landing. He does a nice job rotating with his core as he finishes. Kenneth attacks with his fastball that shows arm side run movement. His curveball shows potential with medium break. Offensively, Kenneth has a square setup with controlled rhythm. He has high hands with an activated load and soft stride. Kenneth shows explosive bat speed with a smooth swing path. He has a strong barrel and rotates effectively with his core. Kenneth can drive the ball to the pull side with power. In the field, Kenneth has an athletic ready position and moves with smooth, quick footwork. He shows good range in each direction laterally fielding the ball in a low position. Kenneth has sure hands and a clean exchange leading into a short, quick arm action. He plays with momentum through the ball throwing from a high 3/4 arm slot. His throws are accurate with good carry across the diamond. Overall, Kenneth has an above average game and potential to make an impact at the next level.

10/03/2018 - Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic Kenneth is a coachable 3B/RHP prospect who worked hard on his skills during his time at the Arizona Sophomore Fall Classic. In the field, Kenneth shows efficient footwork and is agile moving to the ball. He gets into a low position and fields the ball out in front. He has a quick release and gains momentum well on his throws, keeping them accurate with good carry across the diamond. At the plate, this RHH sets up in a tall stance and gets back into his load well. He leads with his lower half and is able to produce solid contact when he connects. On the mound, Kenneth gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. He works with a quick arm and extends through on his release, staying inline towards the plate. Kenneth shows a two pitch mix with his fastball topping out at 76mph with arm side run. Breaking ball sits from 65-67mph with 11-5 break. With three more years to develop, Kenneth has the time and potential to further progress his skills on the field.