23.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/19/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Jack
Kushman
Southington (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: CT Canes
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: CT Canes
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/08/22
13.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/22
-
Hard Hit %
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/23
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/23
300
Distance (max)
3/07/23
67
Sweet Spot %
3/07/23
7.44
60
3/07/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
3/07/23
1.99 - 2.07
Pop Time
3/07/23
Fastball
69
Velocity (max)
7/19/22
66 - 69
Velo Range
7/19/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
7/19/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Connecticut Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball 3.8.22
Mar 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Connecticut Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball 3.8.22
Mar 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2023
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Swift
1.59
RSi (max)
1.59
RSi (avg)
1,446
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
28.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Canes CT Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 9, 2023
- 2023 Canes CT Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 9, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Canes CT - Mar 8, 2023
- 2022 Connecticut Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 21, 2022
- Results From 2022 Connecticut Prospect Games - Jul 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball - Mar 14, 2022
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Jack Kushman: C/OF, (2024) Southington, CT. 6-foot, 170-pound projectable athletic build. (63.7 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced crouched stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a loose swing plane and high finish. Was able to create loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 74 mph; has a clean fluid transfer, next level hands, and smooth consistent feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.99-2.07. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short quick arm action with athletic slot. Clocked a time of 7.44 in the 60-yard dash.
6-foot, 157-pound, lean athletic frame, with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitter, starts in a taller stance, feet are even, are loose set above the shoulders. The lower half is under control, small leg kick, gaining ground. The swing is level to up, loose through the zone, approach is from gap to gap, had an exit velocity of 85 mph, took a solid round of batting practice, collected a hit in game play. Defensively, the setup is athletic, wider and slightly side saddled. The arm action is super clean and quick, minimal effort uses, the arm was clocked at 72 mph, and had a pop time of 2.09-2.12. Good looking younger player, needs to add strength defensively is advanced.
Exit Velocity: 85 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.82
is a 5-foot-11, 155-pound catching prospect. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 82 mph with a (66.7 mph bat speed average) and (19.5 mph hand speed average). Kushman begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A short stride initiates a simple, flat swing that stays on plane through his finish. During his rounds, Kushman showed good hands and a gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, Kushman’s throw downs to second topped out at 71 mph with a pop time range of 2.13-2.41. His initial setup is calm. The feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is relaxed. As he transitioned to throw, he showed he has a clean transfer, consistent, smooth feet, and sure hands. During the event, he also recorded a 60 time of 7.6.
Exit Velocity: 82 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.6