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2024 Jr. National Showcase
Kaden Waechter is a 2026 RHP/SS with a 6-3 185 lb. frame from St Petersburg, FL who attends Tampa Jesuit. Extremely athletic look and build with projection remaining throughout. Ran a 6.82 60-yard dash. Primary right-handed pitcher, clean delivery and release that he repeats well, three-quarters slot, lot of projection here given the arm action and delivery, full wind-up with a leg lift above the belt, good direction down the slope, repeats, up to 88-mph with RPM's up to 2357, quality fastball located to both sides of the plate, tight slider spun with confidence and can land for strikes in any count at 79-81, showing change-up to both dexterities and threw it right on right multiple times, can sequence and challenge, very promising upside here. Secondary shortstop, two hands out front and the arm strength shows, smooth actions and easy release. Right-handed hitter, medium base with even feet, high back elbow, athletic and easy swing, worked the gaps with fast hands. High level two way upside here long term, promising actions throughout.