Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

The son of Hall of Famer Jeff Kent, Kaeden has the same profile as an offensive-minded infielder who fits best at second base. He was a part-time player for most of this first two years at Texas A&M before an injury to first-round pick Braden Montgomery thrust him into the lineup during the 2024 NCAA tournament, and Kent provided a grand slam in the super regionals before hitting .417 in the College World Series. He started at shortstop for the Aggies as junior, then went in the third round and struggled during an aggressive pro debut assignment to High-A.

Kent's best attributes are his high baseball IQ, quality left-handed swing and penchant for making line-drive contact. He tries to do much at the plate at times and got too more chase- and pull-happy in High-A, though he still put balls in play fairly easily. He could enhance his offensive profile if he drove more balls in the air and tapped into more of his 15-20 homer potential.

Kent makes up for below-average speed with advanced instincts on the bases and in the field. Though the Yankees will give him every chance to stay at shortstop, his fringy range and average arm are better suited for second base. He's at least an average defender at the keystone and his internal clock allows his arm to play up enough that he may be able to handle third base.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 40 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

Like his father, five-time All-Star Jeff Kent, Kaeden is an offensive-minded infielder who's best suited for second base. A part-time player for his first two years at Texas A&M, he was thrust into the lineup during the 2024 NCAA tournament by an injury to first-rounder Braden Montgomery, and he responded by hitting a grand slam in the Super Regionals and going 10-for-24 (.417) at the College World Series. After starting at shortstop for the Aggies as a junior, he signed for $741,900 as a third-rounder.

Kent lacks a standout tool but some scouts project him as an average hitter with the potential for similar power. He has a quality left-handed stroke and controls the strike zone well, making consistent line-drive contract from left-center to the right-field line. He doesn't swing for the fences but does press too much at times, and he'll need to drive balls in the air more regularly to make the most of his 15-20 homer pop.

Kent compensates for below-average speed with a high baseball IQ. Though his internal clock helps him make plays at shortstop, his fringy range and average arm strength won't allow him to stay at the position. He's at least an average defender at second base.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/05/2026	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to New York Yankees Prospects.
	02/20/2026	SS Kaeden Kent roster status changed by New York Yankees.
	02/20/2026	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to New York Yankees.
	08/05/2025	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from FCL Yankees.
	08/04/2025	FCL Yankees activated SS Kaeden Kent.
	07/16/2025	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to FCL Yankees.
	07/16/2025	New York Yankees signed SS Kaeden Kent.
	06/03/2025	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to College Workout.
	02/21/2025	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Texas A&M Aggies.
	07/26/2024	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Cape Cod League East All-Stars.
	04/02/2024	Brewster Whitecaps activated SS Kaeden Kent.
	04/02/2024	Brewster Whitecaps activated SS Kaeden Kent.
	04/02/2024	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Brewster Whitecaps.
	02/20/2024	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Texas A&M Aggies.
	06/09/2023	Chatham Anglers activated SS Kaeden Kent.
	06/09/2023	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Chatham Anglers.
	06/08/2023	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to College Workout.
	02/24/2023	SS Kaeden Kent assigned to Texas A&M Aggies.