21.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
OF
Kael
Arends
Briar Cliff University
MOC Floyd Valley (HS) • IA
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Sioux City Futures - Orange
MOC Floyd Valley (HS) • IA
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Sioux City Futures - Orange
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
10.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/14/22
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/22
312
Distance (max)
8/14/22
38
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
7.3
60
3/06/22
4.09
30-yd
8/14/22
1.83
10-yd
8/14/22
18.6
Run speed (max)
8/14/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
10/24/21
2.14 - 2.28
Pop Time
10/24/21
Positional Tools
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)
7.30
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
80.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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.
PBR Summer ID- Sioux Falls
Aug 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
99
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.0
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.6
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.
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.38
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: C/OF
Hits: RHH. Slightly open balanced start. Controlled leg lift, hand load. Hands work down and then up through contact. Stiff lower half. Middle of field approach with ground ball to fly ball contact
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 MPH. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph.
Defense: 2.20-2.27 pop times. Glove works low to high from a one knee stance. Average glove, holds the zone and works back to the plate. Hand turn to exchange, slower moving footowrk on throws.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, longer foot drag to load, lower hand slot, raw strength in barrel, hard line drives, consistently squared baseball, gap to gap approach with ability to drive ball to oppo gap.
Power: 85.5 max exit velocity, averaged 80.9 mph. 208’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. 2.14-2.28 pop times.
Defense: One knee setup, avg. overall receiver, pitches tend to pull glove out of zone. Longer footwork around plate, clean exchange, accurate throws with carry to bag.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Defense: Tall hybrid stance with jerky movements, presents strikes in zone well. Catch and exchange with two hands, works inline to base.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. 2.14-2.28 pop times. Clean arm action with accuray to bag.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, knee to knee trigger, loads into lower hand slot, works up and through contact, mid/pull side approach.
Power: 77.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Defense: Works from one knee. Glove works low to high. Late anticipation on pitch location. Stays high and late when blocking. Movement pre-exchange. Wrapping exchange and average footwork to throw. 2.21-2.39 pop times.
Arm: R. C - 71 mph.
Hit: R. Balanced setup. Leg lift start and hand load down. Arm bar creates length to contact and the swing plane works around contact. Pull approach and ground ball contact.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.