Prep Baseball Report

Commitment Spotlight - '19 Cole Kaufman, LHP, Waukee


Rob Allison
Prep Baseball Report Iowa


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Cole Kaufman

Class of 2019 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2019
  • Primary Position: LHP
  • High School: Waukee
    State: IA
  • Summer Team: Iowa Sticks
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 205lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 83
FB
69 - 72
CB
72 - 73
CH
Position
7.07
60-yard
83
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
4.88
H-1st
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
(08/30/21)
83.6 - 85.0
Velo Range
(08/30/21)
83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/30/21)
2264
Spin Rate (max)
(08/30/21)
2156
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/30/21)
IVB (max)
(08/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(08/30/21)
HM (max)
(08/30/21)
HM (avg)
(08/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(08/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(08/30/21)
Zone %
(08/30/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85
Velo Range
83.6 - 85
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.1
Spin Rate (max)
2264
Spin Rate (avg)
2156
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
80.0
Velocity (max)
(08/30/21)
78.6 - 79.8
Velo Range
(08/30/21)
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/30/21)
2047
Spin Rate (max)
(08/30/21)
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/30/21)
IVB (max)
(08/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(08/30/21)
HM (max)
(08/30/21)
HM (avg)
(08/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(08/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(08/30/21)
Zone %
(08/30/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
80
Velo Range
78.6 - 79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.8
Spin Rate (max)
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
1978
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.3
Velocity (max)
(08/30/21)
81.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
(08/30/21)
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/30/21)
1790
Spin Rate (max)
(08/30/21)
1725
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/30/21)
IVB (max)
(08/30/21)
IVB (avg)
(08/30/21)
HM (max)
(08/30/21)
HM (avg)
(08/30/21)
Extension (avg)
(08/30/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/30/21)
Spin Score (max)
(08/30/21)
Zone %
(08/30/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82.3
Velo Range
81.4 - 82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.1
Spin Rate (max)
1790
Spin Rate (avg)
1725
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(08/30/21)
Rise+
(08/30/21)
Sink+
(08/30/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(08/30/21)
Sweep+
(08/30/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

 

PBR: Why did you choose the school you did?
KAUFMAN: I chose DMACC because the coaches were awesome and it is close to home so my family can come and watch me.

PBR: What other schools were you considering?
KAUFMAN: I was also considering Heartland CC, Upper Iowa, and Grand View.

PBR: Where did the coaching staff first see you? How did your relationship develop with him?
KAUFMAN: I do not know exactly when they first saw me, but I started building a relationship with them after the Iowa Sticks PBR day.

PBR: Do you feel relieved now that the process is over and you can just focus on baseball and not deal with everything that goes into picking a school?
KAUFMAN: I am definitely relieved that the process is over because now all I have to do is play baseball.

PBR: Was there one deciding factor that put your choice over the top?
KAUFMAN: The biggest factor to making my decision was I felt the coaches would help me develop to be able to play at the next level.

PBR: Who has helped you the most to get to where you are today?
KAUFMAN: My parents have helped me the most by pushing me to get better on the field and in the classroom.

PBR: What were your expectations about the recruiting process? Was it easy/difficult?
KAUFMAN: I thought the recruiting process was going to be easy, but it was difficult because I had a very busy schedule.

PBR: What plans does the coaching staff have in store for you in your freshman season?
KAUFMAN: I am not 100% sure what my role will be, but they are going to help me develop more velocity and command on all of my pitches.

PBR: What is your most memorable baseball moment to date?
KAUFMAN: My most memorable moment was when I threw a perfect game my freshman fall year.

PBR: Who is the best player that you have competed against?
KAUFMAN: The best player that I have competed against is Carter Baumler. You have to very careful where you put pitches against him.