@derek_kubek 
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Derek
Kubek
Purdue-Northwest
Oswego East (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 200.4LBS
L/R • 19yr
Travel Team: ESP American 2025
Oswego East (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 200.4LBSL/R • 19yr
Travel Team: ESP American 2025
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
85.2
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
8/06/24
43
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
315
Distance (max)
8/06/24
80
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
7.47
60-yd
8/08/23
4.15
30-yd
8/08/23
1.79
10-yd
8/06/24
18.5
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
67
INF Velo
2/05/22
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/24/24
1.94 - 2.02
Pop Time
8/06/24
Game Performance
Notes
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Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 200.4-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Taller stance, shoulder-width base, medium leg lift and stride. Loose hands that stay high, easy swing, uphill path, looks to elevate the ball to the pull-side. 70.5 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. 3/4 slot, quick moving upper body, gets out front early.
Defense: 1.94-2.02 pop times. Squatted stance, weight favors glove side, replace jab step.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Well-proportioned frame with developing strength.
Hit: LHH. Quiet easy setup and movement, short stride. Easy, loose swing, long through the zone and works on an uphill plane, balanced finish. Finished game play 3-for-6 with a triple, run scored and two walks. 69.6 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short, one-hop to target, accurate, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Plays with bounce, athletic, quick out of the crouch, smooth.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
C/INF Derek Kubek (Oswego East, 2025) was a winner during the workout portion of the event, showcasing well in the box and behind the dish. At the plate, Kubek worked from a quiet, easy setup into an easy, loose swing from the left side that worked through an uphill path to a balanced finish. Defensively, he displayed position versatility during gameplay when he started the final game behind the plate before later moving to shortstop. Behind the plate, Kubek was quick out of the crouch (2.01-2.09 pop time) and had a quick, accurate arm with a max velocity of 76 mph.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Sloped shoulders. Small, thin frame.
Hit: LHH. Crouched with feet shoulder width apart. Bat held vertically. Minimal load into back hip. Short stride. Compact, level swing. Pull-side tendency. Line drive type hitter.
Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.7 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 66 mph. INF - 67 mph. Catcher: Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. Infield: Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.50 - 2.57 Catcher: Soft hands. Infield: Loose and relaxed. Ability to use backhand.
Run: 8.06 runner in the 60.