25.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/30/24
CLASS OF 2024
SS
Jake
Espeland
Des Moines Area CC
Des Moines Roosevelt (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 182LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: prospects
Des Moines Roosevelt (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 182LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/30/24
31.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/30/24
71
Hard Hit %
8/30/24
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/30/24
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/30/24
357
Distance (max)
8/30/24
75
Sweet Spot %
3/05/23
6.68
60
8/30/24
3.89
30-yd
8/05/23
1.71
10-yd
8/05/23
19.5
Run speed (max)
8/05/23
81
INF Velo
3/05/23
88
OF Velo
8/30/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
10/24/21
78 - 79
Velo Range
10/24/21
2343
Spin Rate (avg)
10/24/21
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
10/24/21
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
10/24/21
Curveball
67.5 - 70.3
Velo Range
10/24/21
2480
Spin Rate (avg)
10/24/21
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
9.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4
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).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
127
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.1
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).
68.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
55
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
55
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.7
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).
85.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7
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.
IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
273
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
68.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
55
Distance (avg)
55
Distance (max)
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.4
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.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.5
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.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.5
Hand Speed (avg)
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
77.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2343
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
30.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2480
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1947
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.7
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,483
Spin Rate (max)
2,343
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
70.5
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,563
Spin Rate (max)
2,480
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,563
Spin Rate (max)
1,947
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.89
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.04
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
1,454
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.6
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6_0, 175-pounds.
Defense: RH. OF - 85 mph. Moves well in field, glove is sound, arm has carry and accuracy to target.
Hit: RHH. Tall upright stance, short stride, compact swing to contact, barrel exit hitting zone early at times, overall athletic in box and should develop with minor tweaks.
Power: 93.40 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6_0, 165-pounds.
Defense: INF - 81 mph. Easy fluid movements, glove is soft, easy effort to field and throw, accurate playable arm across the infield.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, slight shoulder load, line drive swing plane, consistently squares baseball with firm contact.
Power: 90.30 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Hit: Square stance, stiffer legs in swing, consistent line drive contact, works middle of field well.
Power: 68 max exit velocity, averaged 68.3 mph. 55’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph.
Defense: Easier actions to field, glove is sure, fields deep into body at times, moves well laterally.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, above avg. body control and athleticism, works up over high front side, lands inline with finish to plate.Body: 6-0, 155-pounds.
Defense: Moves with fluidity and athleticism, sure hands, developing footwork, arm is above avg. with carry and accuracy to bag.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph.
Hit: RHH. Tall upright stance, compact swing, consistently squares baseball, has bat speed and whip through zone.
Power: 88.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Wrap on back side with above avg. easy effort on front, OT slot.
FB: T79.00, 78-79 mph. Solid command, straight line to plate, slight varing movement.
CB: 67-70 mph. Higher spin with late 12/6 break.
CH: 70-72 mph. Late running action to arm side with avg. feel for zone.