Austyn Kinch

5-foot-6, 137 pounds. 2028 C/SS. R/R. 1.81 pop, 56 mph catcher and infield velocity (65 mph run & gun). Hits No. 3 in club team’s lineup (.527 BA in 2024). Bat has pop (68 mph exit; 59.2 mph bat speed) with power potential. Mostly a pull-hitter but can hit to the opposite way. Utilizes lower half well and has a good rotation. Working on having a better bat path (gets on top of the ball sometimes). Good eye at the plate. Can bunt to get on base (3.05 20-yard dash). Behind the plate, can throw from knees to 2B and has a quick transfer. Solid at framing (positions body well to help get calls). Quick feet and consistent at keep ball in front when blocking. Sticky glove. Starts low and meets ball. Working on improving arm strength with weight training and throwing heavy ball. At SS, has excellent range and a strong forehand. Likes diving. Working on backhand. Aggressive baserunner and rarely gets thrown out when stealing (90+% success rate). Very strong work ethic. Has cage at home, does weight training 3 times/week, practices softball year round. Excellent student (3.95 GPA).
— Jason Lauren, ScoutU Scout, 414-303-7607 (cell), Jason@ScoutU.com
 
 
Technical Abilities (95/100): Great use of feet when needing to change direction, stay balanced and act quickly. Excellent hand-eye coordination. Shows ability to read balls/strikes easily. Makes solid contact at the plate. Ability to track balls down/pick balls cleanly in the field.
Tactical Abilities (92/100): Can accurately place the ball where she wants to, so teammates can keep ready and act quickly. Great baserunning ability – can read hits, get great jumps and knows each situation.
Physical Abilities (95/100): Great arm speed overall, in particular with baserunners. Showed good agility. Good body positioning and footwork allows her to change directions quickly.
— Showcase Evaluation from Coach Bontrager, Lewis University