Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

C
3B

Jayden
Novak

College of Charleston
Cheshire Academy (HS) • CT
6' 2" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: East Cobb Astros

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
28.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/24
24.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/22
77
Hard Hit %
2/11/24
Power
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
366
Distance (max)
2/11/24
73
Sweet Spot %
3/20/21
Run
7.06
60
2/11/24
3.9
30-yd
2/11/24
1.63
10-yd
2/11/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
2/11/24
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/11/24
-
OF Velo
83
C Velo
2/11/24
1.88 - 1.95
Pop Time
2/12/22

Positional Tools

2024
2022
2021
2020
2019
Pop Time
1.89 - 1.89
Catcher Velocity
83.0
Infield Velocity
87.0
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Pop Time
1.88 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Pop Time
1.97 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.59
Pop Time
2.15 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
69.0
Infield Velocity
69.0
Power / Speed Score
11.4
60 Yard Dash
8.26
Pop Time
2.14 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
64.0
Infield Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
8.2
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Position
1.89 - 1.89
Pop Time
87
INF Velo
83
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Position
7.37
60-yard
1.88 - 1.95
Pop Time
80
C Velo
96
Exit Velo
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Position
7.62
60-yard
1.97 - 2.04
Pop Time
80
C Velo
94
Exit Velo
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Position
7.59
60-yard
2.15 - 2.27
Pop Time
69
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Position
7.75
60-yard
69
INF Velo
68
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Freshman Free Showcase 11.3.19
Nov 3, 2019
Position
8.26
60-yard
2.14 - 2.27
Pop Time
70
INF Velo
64
C Velo
68
Exit Velo

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
97.5
Exit Velocity Avg
93.1
Distance Max
366
Distance Avg
256
Launch Angle Avg
24.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Launch Angle Avg
20.6
Hard Hit %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
91.9
Distance Max
364
Distance Avg
214
Launch Angle Avg
16.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
87.7
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
15.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
75.2
Distance Max
312
Distance Avg
196
Launch Angle Avg
22.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
256
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Connecticut Future 50 - Class of 2024 (Invite Only)
Jul 22, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
28.7
Hand Speed Avg
26.0
Bat Speed Max
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
73.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
22.9
Bat Speed Max
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
71.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
70.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
28.7
Hand Speed (max)
26.0
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Connecticut Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 New England Junior Future Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.63
30 Yard Dash
3.90
60 Yard Dash
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
2024 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2024
Swift
1.63
10-yd
3.90
30-yd
7.06
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/20/24

Jayden Novak: C/3B, (2024) Cheshire Academy, CT. College of Charleston Commit, 6-foot-2, 215-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and confident at the plate, Novak's best exit velocity was 98 mph. (73.4 mph bat speed average). (26.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 87 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic developing feet, and developing soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; has a quick natural transfer, athletic consistent feet, and soft sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.89-1.89. Clean setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash. 


 

2/12/22

PROCASE 2022

Jayden Novak: C/3B, (2024) Hamden Hall, CT. College of Charleston Commit, 6-foot-1, 200-pound athletic physical frame. Above average and projectable during batting practice, Novak recorded an exit velocity of 96 mph. (71.4 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a low load, then used a small stride. Has explosive above average bat speed, flat simple swing plane and level finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. While catching, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 80 mph; had a clean natural transfer, athletic, developing footwork, and soft sure hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.88-1.95. Average flexibility and clean athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.37 at the event. 

Scout Evaluation 

Jayden Novak, Hamden Hall, 2024, CT

Position: C/3B

Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pound athletic physical frame.

Hit: (RHH) Above average and projectable. Begins in a balanced wide stance with a low load, then uses a small stride. Explosive above average bat speed. Level finish, flat simple swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach. 

Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 91.9 mph. 71.4 mph bat speed average. 22.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense: (C) 1.88-1.95 pop times. Soft sure hands, athletic, developing footwork, clean natural exchange. Projectable athletic. Average flexibility and clean athletic setup. 

Arm: 80 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 

Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).


3/20/21

6-foot, 180-pound athletic,sturdy. Above average at the plate, Novak's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. Started in a wide balanced stance with a small load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, uses a short flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Line drive approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 80 mph; shows a twitchy quick exchange, soft hands, and quick fluid feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.97-2.04. Wide setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a short arm action. Clocked a 60 time of 7.62 at the event.  Put in one of the better workouts, was impressive.

Exit Velocity: 94 mph 

Arm Velocity: 80 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.62

7/22/20

5-foot-9, 155-pound, average athletic frame, rounded shoulders, with room for added weight gains. A right-handed hitting catcher, who can also play third base. At the plate, the feet are even, wider than shoulder width, hands are loose at the shoulders with some tilt to bat head. The swing is flat through the zone, more of a line drive approach from the middle of the field to pull side. Showed solid contact in batting practice and in game play, approach is advanced for his age. The exit velocity was clocked at 86 mph, baseball coms off the bat well. Defensively, setup is athletic behind the plate, moves very well. The hands are strong on the catch, doesn't lose many pitches, gets around and underneath them. The arm action is clean, working from a natural slot. The arm was clocked at 68 mph and had a pop time of 2.05-2.15. At third base, fielding out from, with little wasted movement during transfer. The feet and hands work well together. The arm was clocked at 69 mph. Good looking prospect in the class of 2024.

Exit Velocity: 86 mph

Arm Velocity: 69 mph

Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.75

11/03/19

5-foot-7, 135-pound, smaller, athletic frame. Squared off shoulders with room for added weight. One of the better players at this event, look for him to jump at some point, needs some strength, has an understanding of what he is doing. A right-handed hitting catcher, who worked out at 3rd base as well. Behind the plate, has serious feel and looks like he enjoys being back there. The setup is athletic, low to the ground, starts slightly side saddled. The hands are strong and soft on the catch, sticks the pitch. The feet are active in the transfer, gaining ground, staying inline to target. The arm action is loose and whippy, working out of a 3/4 slot, clocked at 64 mph, with a pop time of 2.14-2.27. Pitchers looked to be comfortable throwing to him. Third base showed clean actions, fielding out front, low to the ground, gaining ground, moving well to glove side. The arm was clocked at 70 mph, gets body moving quickly.  At the plate, wider spread out stance, feet are even, hands are loose and relaxed starting at shoulder height, bat starting in more of a flat position.  The swing is level to up, barrel stays in the zone, driving the baseball to the middle of the field. The tee exit velocity was clocked at 68 mph and ran a 8.26. Will need to add strength and quickness, mechanically and feel for the game is there, will be a good one.

Tee Exit Velocity: 68 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.26

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