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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4/15/24
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.
8/08/23
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.
8/08/23
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.
8/08/23
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.
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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.
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.