85
Velocity (max)
3/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
CJ
Byrdak
Iowa Central CC
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 145LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks 2022
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 145LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks 2022
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 85
Velo Range
3/20/21
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Changeup
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
9/01/22
1346
Spin Rate (avg)
9/01/22
Curveball
71 - 75
Velo Range
3/20/21
2541
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
1731
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.
21.6
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).
69.5
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).
2267
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).
77.1
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).
1346
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).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
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).
2188
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.
26.1
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).
72.5
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).
2541
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Knuckleball
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 Juco Scout Day- Iowa Central CC
Sep 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.2
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,899
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.7
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,267
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,400
Spin Rate (max)
1,346
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.9
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,326
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.3
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 74.5
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,654
Spin Rate (max)
2,541
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
73.3
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
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.
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 14 Lockport Township - Mar 10, 2023
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 23, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 9, 2021
- Early offense keeps Brother Rice apart from Lockport; 16 runs on 14 hits earns St. Rita its first win - Apr 14, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Mar 22, 2021
- Midwest Fall Championship: Uncommitted Pitchers - Sep 18, 2020
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-11, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tall and fall delivery, advanced rhythm, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works efficiently in line with target, starts slightly closed out of stretch.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Arm side run, thrown arm-side of the plate. T2325, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 71-75 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp sweeping action, feel for strikes. T2654, 2540 average rpm.
RHP C.J. Byrdak (Lockport) has long been known for his competitive nature on the mound, four-pitch arsenal, and his ability to throw any pitch in any count. Byrdak continued to show similar stuff on Saturday expect with increased velocity, sitting 82-85 mph. Byrdak paired his fastball with one of the better breaking balls of the day but it was his curveball that was the separator. Byrdak throws his curveball with advanced confidence and feel, consistently landing it for a strike with late/tight action and depth; 71-74 mph with a max spin rate of 2,654 rpm.
Byrdak, a 5-foot-11, 140-pound, wiry, right-handed pitcher delivered one of more dominant outings on the weekend in the 17U Championship game for the Cangelosi Sparks. Byrdak has a clean, repeatable delivery and advanced feel for what he is doing on the mound. Seemed to be toying with hitters at times, given his pitch sequencing. Four-pitch mix; can throw any of them in any count, makes his low-80’s fastball play up. Lived on the corners and at the knees throughout his outing. Understands how to land a breaking ball in the zone early in the count and expand with two strikes. High-pitchability 2022 right-handed pitcher with more velocity in the tank.
Final Line: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, BB, 6 K