82
Velocity (max)
9/25/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Aaron
Katz
Hinsdale Central (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 194LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: White Sox Elite
6' 2" • 194LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: White Sox Elite
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 82
Velo Range
9/25/24
1998
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/24
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
9/25/24
1484
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
67 - 72
Velo Range
7/11/24
2090
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/24
Slider
67 - 68.4
Velo Range
9/25/24
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/24
99.5
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/24
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/25/24
354
Distance (max)
9/25/24
58
Sweet Spot %
9/25/24
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/24
81.6
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/24
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
9/25/24
58
Hard Hit %
9/25/24
7.38
60
2/19/24
4.2
30-yd
2/26/23
1.73
10-yd
2/19/24
18.1
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
87
INF Velo
9/25/24
80
OF Velo
4/13/22
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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)
7.38
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.76
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.9
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
121
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.0
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).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.7
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.
Chicagoland Fall ID
Sep 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
99.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.4
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
Chicagoland Fall ID
Sep 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
81.6
Bat Speed (max)
76.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
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).
1850
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.
23.6
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).
63.9
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).
2008
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).
72.5
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).
1418
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Slider
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).
1959
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
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).
1777
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.
23.8
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).
63.9
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).
1950
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).
69.8
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).
1484
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
1956
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.
26.2
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).
63.9
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).
1979
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).
69.6
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).
1433
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.1
Slider
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).
1922
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Chicagoland Fall ID
Sep 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.8
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
1,998
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,090
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.6
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.4
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,109
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.9
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,553
Spin Rate (max)
1,443
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 77.7
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,902
Spin Rate (max)
1,740
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 63.4
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,938
Spin Rate (max)
1,925
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.1
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 65.1
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,874
Spin Rate (max)
1,849
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.6
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,406
Spin Rate (max)
1,386
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 76.3
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,922
Spin Rate (max)
1,777
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.8
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 65.3
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.3
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,573
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 76.0
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.6
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 64.4
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
67.1
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 66.7
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,922
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.9
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,476
Spin Rate (max)
1,433
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Chicagoland Fall ID
Sep 25, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
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.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.68
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)
1,346
Jump Power (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
24.7
Jump Height (avg)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Swift
4
SwiftThirtyYard
8
SwiftSixtyYard
1.73
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4.20
30-yd
7.76
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.37
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
65.08
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds. Wide-shouldered, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Open crouched setup, leg kick stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Compact through the zone with a flat path, on the barrel with authority to pull-side, showed ability to drive the ball the other way, quick hands and can see the ball deep. 76.9 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 88.4 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long, deliberate arm action, 3/4 slot, has life out of the hand.
Defense: Plays low through the ball, deliverate footwork, awereness around the bag.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, medium/high balance point, tall/fall lower-half, easy stride that works in-line, slightly closed toe landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long draw out of the glove, loose, high 3/4 release.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Lively out of the hand, 4-seam characteristics, locates at the bottom of the zone. T2069, 1998 average rpm.
CB: 64-67 mph. Throws with intent, hard 12/6 bite at times, locates. T2164, 2090 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Short 10/4 bite, got better as the 'pen went on. T2109, 2047 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Throws with intent, plays with sink, developing feel for the zone, flashes out-pitch qualities. T1553, 1443 average rpm.
RHP Aaron Katz (Hinsdale Central, 2026) stands in a strong, 6-foot-2, 182-pound frame with round, sloped shoulders and room to add on strength. Working out of the stretch only, Katz has a high leg-lift into balance point, working in-line to his target with a slightly closed landing. He has a fast arm that plays with a short draw in the back, transitioning into a ¾ release. His fastball played in the mid-70s, topping out at 78 mph with heavy life to his arm-side; setting up a gradual 11/5 curveball at 61-63 mph and slider with feel for the zone and depth, 61-65 mph. He showed the ability to locate his changeup, playing with fading and running action at 68-71 mph. Intriguing arm to follow throughout his prep career.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-2, 182-pounds. Tall, long, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high leg kick to tall balance point, works on line to target, slightly closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, long arm action to a 3/4 slot; quick arm, easy.
FB: T78, 74-78 mph. Heavy arm-side life. T1902, 1740 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Slight deceleration; gradual break with depth. T1938, 1925 average rpm.
SL: 61-65 mph. Feel to locate; spin feel, depth. T1874, 1849 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. Arm-side action; fade/run, locates. T1406, 1386 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 1B
Hit: RHH. Open setup, sits into backside, leg lift trigger. Looks to stay on top of the ball, steep path, fly ball contact to the middle of the field. 71.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 352’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady glove, two hand gather out front.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 166-pounds. Tall, high-waisted build, projectable.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, works foot back to even, short stride. Uphill path with extension through contact.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. OF - 77 mph. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, steady hands and gains ground through his crow hop.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Stretch-only delivery, high leg lift tall and fall delivery, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high draw, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 73-76 mph. Flashed sink action. T1922, 1777 average rpm.
CB: 62-65 mph. Sweeping curveball, 10/4 shape. T2170, 1950 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Arm-side run, locates around the zone. T1573, 1484 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-2, 164-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Quiet in the box. Fluid load. Creates hand separation at footstrike, loose arms with an uphill path, long levers with easy pop.
Power: 84.9 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. Long and loose arm action, above average strength.
Defense: Athletic, works through the baseball, fluid tempo.
Run: 7.76 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only with effort, works in line with home, lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76.3, 73.5-76.0 mph. Easy, four seam type, flashes run at times. T2015, 1956 average rpm.
CB: 63.5-64.4 mph. Slurve-like action. T2036, 1979 average rpm.
SL: 63.4-66.7 mph. 10/4 horizontal plane, 1900 spin. T1989, 1922 average rpm.
CH: 68.2-70.9 mph. Arm-side run with late sink, commands down in the zone. T1476, 1433 average rpm.