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July 25, 2022
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Keegan Holmstrom
Class of 2024 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 17 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Grove CityState: OH
- Summer Team: Cincy Flames
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Height: 5-10Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
86
Max FB
(06/08/23)
83 - 85
FB
(06/08/23)
73 - 75
CB
(06/09/22)
76 - 77
CH
(02/20/22)
72 - 74
SL
(02/20/22)
Position
7.24
60-yard
(02/20/22)
86
INF Velo
(02/20/22)
81
OF Velo
(02/21/21)
88
Exit Velo
(07/06/20)
Power Speed Score
(02/10/24)
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
84.7 - 87.8
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/10/24)
2104
Spin Rate (max)
(02/10/24)
1954
Spin Rate (avg)
(08/08/20)
IVB (max)
(06/17/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(02/10/24)
HM (avg)
(02/10/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/08/20)
Zone %
(02/20/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
2024 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.8
Velo Range
84.7 - 87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
85.7
Spin Rate (max)
2104
Spin Rate (avg)
1911
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.5
Velo Range
81.8 - 83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.7
Spin Rate (max)
1937
Spin Rate (avg)
1915
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.9
Velo Range
78.4 - 80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.6
Spin Rate (max)
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
1852
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Cincinnati Flames 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.5
Velo Range
79.3 - 80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.6
Spin Rate (max)
1929
Spin Rate (avg)
1833
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
78.2 - 80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.8
Spin Rate (max)
2062
Spin Rate (avg)
1954
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.2
Velo Range
74.7 - 78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.1
Spin Rate (max)
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
1755
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
76.9
Velo Range
74.2 - 76
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.1
Spin Rate (max)
1712
Spin Rate (avg)
1667
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
(06/08/21)
67.6 - 71.8
Velo Range
(06/08/21)
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(08/08/20)
2081
Spin Rate (max)
(02/21/21)
2057
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/21)
IVB (max)
(08/08/20)
IVB (avg)
(08/08/20)
HM (max)
(02/21/21)
HM (avg)
(02/21/21)
Extension (avg)
(08/08/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(02/21/21)
Zone %
(07/06/20)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
67.6 - 71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1977
Spin Rate (avg)
1930
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Cincinnati Flames 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.1
Velo Range
70.2 - 71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.7
Spin Rate (max)
2081
Spin Rate (avg)
2057
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.9
Spin Rate (max)
1931
Spin Rate (avg)
1931
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.9
Velo Range
66.3 - 68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.3
Spin Rate (max)
1880
Spin Rate (avg)
1822
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.1
Velo Range
65.9 - 68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.2
Spin Rate (max)
1880
Spin Rate (avg)
1765
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
82.0
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
81.0 - 81.8
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/10/24)
2174
Spin Rate (max)
(02/10/24)
2143
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/10/24)
IVB (max)
(02/10/24)
IVB (avg)
(02/10/24)
HM (max)
(08/08/20)
HM (avg)
(08/08/20)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(08/08/20)
Zone %
(02/10/24)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
2024 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
82
Velo Range
81 - 81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.8
Spin Rate (max)
2174
Spin Rate (avg)
2143
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.3
Velo Range
72.6 - 74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.5
Spin Rate (max)
1985
Spin Rate (avg)
1959
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.5
Spin Rate (max)
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
2015
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.1
Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
78.0 - 80.0
Velo Range
(02/10/24)
79.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
1858
Spin Rate (max)
(06/08/21)
1817
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/08/21)
IVB (max)
(07/06/20)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/21)
HM (max)
(02/10/24)
HM (avg)
(02/10/24)
Extension (avg)
(02/20/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/08/21)
Zone %
(02/21/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/10/24)
2024 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.1
Velo Range
78 - 80
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.5
Spin Rate (max)
1819
Spin Rate (avg)
1739
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.7
Velo Range
77 - 77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.2
Spin Rate (max)
1805
Spin Rate (avg)
1726
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.9
Velo Range
71.5 - 71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.9
Spin Rate (max)
1858
Spin Rate (avg)
1817
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Cincinnati Flames 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.5
Velo Range
72.3 - 72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.1
Spin Rate (max)
1770
Spin Rate (avg)
1729
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.9
Velo Range
70.9 - 71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.2
Spin Rate (max)
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
1680
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
77.4
Velo Range
68.9 - 75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.7
Spin Rate (max)
1751
Spin Rate (avg)
1630
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
69.9
Velo Range
67.7 - 69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.5
Spin Rate (max)
1397
Spin Rate (avg)
1338
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/10/24)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/08/22)
271
Distance (avg)
(10/09/21)
332
Distance (max)
(10/09/21)
Hard Hit %
(02/10/24)
Sweet Spot %
(06/08/21)
Line Drive %
(06/08/21)
Fly Ball %
(10/09/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/10/24)
2024 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.8
Distance (avg)
169
Distance (max)
306
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.2
Distance (avg)
258
Distance (max)
332
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.9
Distance (avg)
191
Distance (max)
308
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.1
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
332
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.4
Distance (avg)
156
Distance (max)
263
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Cincinnati Flames 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.8
Distance (avg)
210
Distance (max)
316
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.3
Distance (avg)
231
Distance (max)
329
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88
Exit Velocity (avg)
79.7
Distance (avg)
222
Distance (max)
301
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Southern Ohio Rising Prospects
Jun 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.2
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
310
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
(07/06/20)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/06/20)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
(10/08/22)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/09/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/06/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/06/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/06/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/08/21)
2024 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
63
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
65.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Ohio ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.4
Bat Speed (max)
63
Bat Speed (avg)
60.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
66.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
61.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Cincinnati Flames 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
60.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
The 2020 Ohio Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Aug 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
60.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
22.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
63.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/08/21)
Rise+
(06/08/21)
Sink+
(06/08/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/21/21)
Sweep+
(02/21/21)
Swift
Swift
1.79
10-yd
(10/08/22)
4.11
30-yd
(10/08/22)
7.19
60-yd
(02/10/24)
18.9
Run speed (max)
(10/08/22)
3.04
RSi (max)
(10/08/22)
3.04
RSi (avg)
(10/08/22)
1360
Jump Power (max)
(10/08/22)
25.1
Jump Height (max)
(10/08/22)
25.1
Jump Height (avg)
(10/08/22)
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.79
30-yd
4.11
60-yd
7.36
Run speed (max)
18.9
RSi (max)
3.04
RSi (avg)
3.04
Jump Power (max)
1360
Jump Height (max)
25.1
Jump Height (avg)
25.1
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Holmstrom Ready To Get After It At Ohio State
“Ohio State is in my backyard and my parents went there,” Holmstrom related. “I think it’s a good place for me.”
With help from his high school coach at Grove City and traveling coach with the Cincinnati Flames, the third-rated 2024 left-handed pitcher in Ohio made a connection with the OSU staff. An offer eventually came in February and a commitment followed a few months later.
“One of the things that coach Beales believes in is competitiveness,” explained Holmstrom, referring to Greg Beals, the former Ohio State head coach. “Competitive toughness is what he called it. He said ‘I don't know if you’re going to come in as a two-way, but with your competitiveness we know you can play there.’ ”
The chance to play in the outfield as well as pitch was important for the 16th-ranked 2024 in the state.
“It’s definitely what I want to do,” admitted Holmstrom, a left-handed leadoff hitter for the Division I state runners-up this past season. “If it comes down to picking one, I don’t know what I would do. Right now I’m working on being two-way.”
Although a coaching change at Ohio State has taken place since making a commitment, Holmstrom is confident being a Buckeye is right for him.
“All the coaches seem to be great guys,” Holmstrom noted. “Coach (Bill) Mosiello had a lot of success at TCU and the new coordinator (Damon Lessler) knows what he’s doing. They seem ready to bring back some Big 10 championships.”
Holmstrom, who pointed to “the national brand at Ohio State and knowing a degree there will help get a job” in the future, is excited to be part of the new regime.
“I can’t wait to go to war with the guys I’m building a relationship with,” explained Holmstrom, who was 9-0 with a 1.50 ERA in earning first-team all-state honors as a sophomore. “I’ll go out on the mound and compete and hope to play my role at the dish and defensively.”
The desire to play at the next level has been around forever.
“Playing college baseball and eventually MLB is something I’ve wanted to do since I picked up a bat,” Holmstrom reflected. “I can see myself doing it for a long time. Mike Mayers from Grove City is playing with the Cards and seeing what he can do seems like a cool opportunity that I would like to have.”
That idea began becoming a reality for Holmstrom during eighth-grade summer.
“I started getting looks and some Twitter action,” Holmstrom related. “I thought I might have a chance to get coaches to come to my games. After that things took off with phone calls and building relationships.”
It was an enjoyable recruiting process according to Holmstrom.
“It was super cool visiting a bunch of schools that would show you around and try to convince you to come there,” noted Holmstrom, who also had college interest from Indiana, Virginia and Pittsburgh. “It was a different level of stress. You’re at all these beautiful places and you have to pick one.
“One of the things I used to my advantage was social media and playing on a summer team pushing to get my name out there. Once you prove you can play it just takes off.”
Holmstrom credited Flames’ head coach Justin Rice, Flames’ assistant coaches Austin Hatfield and Ken Hatfield, Grove City head coach Ryan Alexander and Apax Performance trainer Josh Cyr with playing important roles along the way in addition to his parents.
It was a joyous feeling when a commitment became official.
“My aunt got an Ohio State jersey and customized it with my name on it,” Holmstrom said. “It was all super exciting.”
Now the focus turns to improvement.
“I want to put on some weight,” noted the 5-10 165-pounder, who participated in PBR events such as the Prospect Games, Ohio Future 50, Flames’ Scout Day, Top Prospect Games and Ohio Procase during his recruitment. “I want to get in the weight room and get after it, not just to get stronger but to clean up things. That will be a key factor in helping me take off.”
Holmstrom is confident he has a big future ahead.
“I’m looking forward to continuing to grow my game and letting the Ohio State coaches help develop me,” Holmstrom concluded. “I want to be a draft prospect from there.”