Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: RHP/OF Daniel Lester from Bellevue West


Brian Feekin
Nebraska Scouting Director

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Daniel Lester

Class of 2022 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Bellevue West
    State: NE
  • Summer Team: Nebraska Prospects
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 175lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
87
Max FB
(02/21/21)
83 - 85
FB
(09/01/20)
71 - 73
CB
(02/21/21)
76 - 77
CH
(02/21/21)
Pitching
Max FB
87
FB
83 - 85
CB
71 - 73
CH
76 - 77
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
83 - 84
CB
68 - 70
CH
74 - 76
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
66 - 67
CH
70 - 71
Position
6.83
60-yard
(09/01/20)
73
INF Velo
91
OF Velo
(02/21/21)
89
Exit Velo
(10/25/20)
4.15
H-1st
(10/25/20)
Position
60-yard
6.93
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
87
Position
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
89
H-1st
4.15
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
(02/21/21)
83.3 - 86.3
Velo Range
(02/21/21)
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/21)
2243
Spin Rate (max)
(02/21/21)
2212
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/21)
IVB (max)
(09/28/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/28/22)
HM (max)
(09/28/22)
HM (avg)
(10/25/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/21/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/28/22)
Spin Score (max)
(09/28/22)
Zone %
(02/21/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.6
Velo Range
79.7 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.8
Spin Rate (max)
2090
Spin Rate (avg)
2018
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.3
Velo Range
83.3 - 86.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.5
Spin Rate (max)
2243
Spin Rate (avg)
2212
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.7
Velo Range
81.8 - 84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
81
Spin Rate (max)
2000
Spin Rate (avg)
1939
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
(02/21/21)
70.9 - 72.7
Velo Range
(02/21/21)
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/21)
2422
Spin Rate (max)
(02/21/21)
2333
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/21)
IVB (max)
(09/28/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/28/22)
HM (max)
(09/28/22)
HM (avg)
(09/28/22)
Extension (avg)
(02/21/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/28/22)
Spin Score (max)
(02/21/21)
Zone %
(09/28/22)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70
Velo Range
67.5 - 69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.4
Spin Rate (max)
2186
Spin Rate (avg)
2150
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
72.7
Velo Range
70.9 - 72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.4
Spin Rate (max)
2422
Spin Rate (avg)
2333
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.7
Velo Range
68.4 - 69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.9
Spin Rate (max)
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
2218
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
(02/21/21)
75.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
(02/21/21)
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/21)
1891
Spin Rate (max)
(09/28/22)
1807
Spin Rate (avg)
(09/28/22)
IVB (max)
(09/28/22)
IVB (avg)
(09/28/22)
HM (max)
(10/25/20)
HM (avg)
(10/25/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/21/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(09/28/22)
Spin Score (max)
(09/28/22)
Zone %
(09/28/22)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.6
Velo Range
74.7 - 75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
73
Spin Rate (max)
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
1807
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.4
Velo Range
75.7 - 77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.7
Spin Rate (max)
1665
Spin Rate (avg)
1574
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.8
Velo Range
74.3 - 76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.2
Spin Rate (max)
1523
Spin Rate (avg)
1515
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/25/20)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/21/21)
214
Distance (avg)
(02/21/21)
305
Distance (max)
(10/25/20)
Sweet Spot %
(02/21/21)
Line Drive %
(02/21/21)
Fly Ball %
(02/21/21)
Ground Ball %
(10/25/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.2
Distance (avg)
214
Distance (max)
303
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.7
Distance (avg)
144
Distance (max)
305
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
(10/25/20)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/25/20)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
(10/25/20)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/25/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/25/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/25/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/21/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/21/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
59.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
22.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
65
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(10/25/20)
Rise+
(09/28/22)
Sink+
(10/25/20)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(10/25/20)
Sweep+
(10/25/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

 

Positional Profile: RHP/OF Ranked #27 in the Nebraska 2022 Rankings.
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pounds. Athletic Build
Defense: Athletic actions, works to and thru the ball.
Arm: Right.   OF - 88 mph. Long 3/4 with carry.
Hit: Right. Open stance, leg kick trigger.  Uphill barrel path with average bat speed. Pull side approach/
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Ground ball contact to pull side during round of BP. Posted a top exit speed of 87.4.
Run: 4.15 runner in the H-1B. 

Delivery: Athletic repeatable actions, closed shoulders, stays directionally in line with athletic finish.
Arm Action: Right. 3/4 long on the backside and out-front. Shows arm speed.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Ball gets on a downhill plane, slight fade action.
CB: 68-70 mph. 12/6 shaped with depth in the zone.
CH: 74-76 mph. Varying fade action to arm side.