23.6
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Ethan
Kieser
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 169.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
6' 2" • 169.1LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
25
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
329
Distance (max)
8/06/24
70
Sweet Spot %
8/06/24
7.3
60
2/24/24
4.05
30-yd
8/08/23
1.72
10-yd
8/06/24
18.6
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
2/24/24
68 - 86
Velo Range
2/24/24
2057
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/24
Changeup
78 - 78
Velo Range
3/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/24/24
2072
Spin Rate (avg)
8/06/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.2
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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).
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
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).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.0
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.5
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
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).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2011
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.
24.1
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
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).
2049
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Sinker
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).
1992
Sinker
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).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
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).
2031
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.
25.1
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
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).
1940
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 83.9
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,264
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
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
75.2
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,291
Spin Rate (max)
2,072
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
84.3 - 85.7
Velo Range
86.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,118
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
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
76.5
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 76.5
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
1,965
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
82.8
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.8
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,050
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 82.0
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,232
Spin Rate (max)
2,031
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
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,062
Spin Rate (max)
1,940
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
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)
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.35
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
2.74
RSi (max)
27.7
Jump Height (max)
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.
77.25
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.
70.08
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2024
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2025 Infield Analysis - Nov 1, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Takeaways - Aug 21, 2024
- Week 6 Games - Apr 23, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 26, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2025 Infielder Analysis - Oct 23, 2023
- Illinois State Games, Takeaways: 2025s - Aug 21, 2023
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Physical
2024
2023
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.
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.
INF Ethan Kieser (Normal University) continues to look the part as an intriguing infielder. He’s a confident defender with controlled, natural actions and soft hands. He has a simple, easy swing at the plate from the right side, looking to stay on top of the baseball while staying on-plane.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 169.1-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short leg-kick trigger, quiet hands load, linear lower-half. Tight turn, flat path, extends, pull-side approach. 62.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. 3/4 slot, whippy action, loose sidearm.
Defense: Easy range, fluid footwork through the ball, moves with ease.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 169.1-pounds.
Delivery: Easy mover, loose motion, smaller leg kick into balance point, works across his body down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. Low 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Sinking fastball thrown low in the zone T2264, 1995 average rpm.
SL: 72-74 mph. Thrown for strikes, sharp movement. T2291, 2072 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 188 in Illinois’ junior class. Stants in an athletic frame with more to come at 6-foot, 167-pounds. Threw two innings in relief and struck out three. Has a long, loose arm on the mound with quickness out front. His fastball sat 83-86 mph with mostly straight actions, mixed in a slider at 78 mph with short, horizontal break. A name-to-watch in the junior class.
RHP Ethan Kieser (Normal University, 2025) is a fluid, lean-levered athlete with projection to come on a 6-foot-1, 165-pound frame that showed upside on the mound at this event. A clean mover downhill, Kieser pitched in the low-80s with his fastball, touching 83 mph, and he spun a low-70s slider off it around the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Long, loose-limbed projectable build.
Delivery: Up-tempo delivery with small leg kick, keeps hips closed, creates deception.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, arm moves fast from break point to release point.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Some arm-side run. T2232, 2031 average rpm.
SL: 70-72 mph. Spins in the zone creating more sink than sweep. T2062, 1940 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, up and down leg lift trigger. Controlled, simple approach, loose, above average bat speed, flatter path, all fields. 73.4 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 273’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Loose, whippy, 3/4 slot with some carry.
Defense: Soft, fluid hands, clean transfer, feel for the position.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.