| Player: Kinon Bastian | |||||||||||
| School: The First Academy (FL) | Position(s): OF | ||||||||||
| Height: 6′ | Weight: 185 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The bat speed jumps immediately, and Bastian’s offensive profile is driven by how violently the barrel moves through the zone. Despite a smaller frame, he generates surprising carry and true top-end impact, producing triple-digit exit velocities with lofted contact that plays to the pull side and beyond. The swing features a slightly open setup with quick, explosive hand action, and when he gets the ball out front, it leaves the bat with authority that doesn’t match the body. It’s a power-first look built on premium bat speed rather than sheer size, and the impact shows up in games, not just in BP, with no better example than a monster shot off the Western Metal Supply Building in Petco Park over the summer. Defensively, the fit trends toward a corner, with left field the most likely long-term home. The value is clearly tied to the bat, and the offensive ceiling will depend on how consistently he controls the zone as the competition improves. There’s still refinement needed in approach and pitch selection, but the underlying traits are loud — real lift, real carry, and a power profile that continues to trend up. If the hit tool stabilizes even to an average level, the bat gives him a chance to be a difference-maker in a corner outfield role. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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