83
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
1B
Chase
Knebel
Highland (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 184.5LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Gateway Bruins 16U National
5' 10" • 184.5LBSL/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Gateway Bruins 16U National
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
2/17/24
1919
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Changeup
69.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
2/17/24
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
61 - 66
Velo Range
8/08/23
1723
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
295
Distance (max)
2/17/24
70
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
25.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.33
60
2/17/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
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.
12.2
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.8
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.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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).
1919
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.
23.5
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).
62.0
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).
1723
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).
70.0
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).
1787
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).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
1875
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.
23.3
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).
63.5
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).
1650
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).
67.8
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).
1681
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).
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.5
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,962
Spin Rate (max)
1,919
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
62.9
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 62.6
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,781
Spin Rate (max)
1,723
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,843
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.4
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,875
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
68.4
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,650
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.9
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 69.3
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,681
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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)
80.5
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)
68.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
61.87
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Prep Baseball Illinois Third Team All-State - Jun 21, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 10, 2024
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- Winter Watchlist: Names to Know - Jan 10, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 26, 2023
- PBRT Southern Illinois Fall Open: Takeaways - Oct 4, 2023
- Week 6 Diamond Notes - Apr 28, 2023
- Week 6 Games - Apr 25, 2023
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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: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Starts offset on the mound, simple, uptempo drop/drive delivery. Moves easy out of balance point, landing in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action, low 3/4 arm slot with some deception.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. T1962, 1919 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Short wrinkle that flashes bite, 1/7 shape, has advanced feel for the zone with the pitch. T1781, 1723 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. T1843, 1787 average rpm.
1B/LHP Chase Knebel (Highland, 2025) was another two-way to show well at Saturday’s event. Knebel was on the barrel throughout his bp round from the left side of the dish, working with some of the quicker hands at the event (avg 23.2 mph), while posting a max EV of 89 mph. On the bump, Knebel showed some pitchability within his three-pitch mix. His fastball sat 81-82 mph (T83) with arm-side action (avg -16.9” HM), while his curveball had advanced feel for the zone (75%) at 61-62 mph, and he threw his arm-side fading changeup for strikes 67% of the time at 69-70 mph.
6-foot, 175-pounds. Was a winner from this past weekend despite not having much results to show for. Hitterish feel at the plate, short compact swing with barrel accuracy to pair with minimal swing-and-miss.
The sophomore threw a complete game against conference foe, Waterloo. Knebel struck out nine, walked none, allowed one earned run and six hits in their 4-3 victory.
Athletic 5-foot-10, 160-pound with proportional strength presently. Hurled a complete game effort for the Bulldogs in a conference win, striking out nine and surrendering only an earned run, while walking none. Simple drop/drive delivery, works across body and repeated consistently. Short arm stroke, high ¾ slot. Natural arm-side run on his fastball, 77-80 mph, pounded the strike zone and challenged. Threw a fading changeup to both handed hitters consistently at 67-69 mph, grabbed whiffs and kept his opposition off balance.