@Jknick03 
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/03/26
CLASS OF 2027
SS
1B
Jackson
Knickerbocker
Yorkville (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 207.2LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: K’s Rhino
6' 4" • 207.2LBSR/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: K’s Rhino
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
88.8
Bat Speed (max)
8/03/26
14.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/26
78
Hard Hit %
8/03/26
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/26
92.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/03/26
381
Distance (max)
8/03/26
50
Sweet Spot %
2/18/26
7.49
60-yd
2/18/26
4.15
30-yd
2/18/26
1.76
10-yd
2/18/26
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/18/26
82
INF Velo
8/03/26
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OF Velo
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C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
2/18/26
86 - 87.1
Velo Range
2/18/26
2153
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26
Changeup
75.2 - 77.1
Velo Range
2/18/26
1544
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26
Curveball
71 - 75
Velo Range
7/15/26
1812
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/26
Game Performance
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Positional Data Dive - Aug 12, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - May 6, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 5, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 5, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 27, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitcher Data Dive - Feb 27, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 26, 2026
- Peoria Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 23, 2026
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Verbally committed to Southeastern CC (IA).
Positional Profile: SS/1B
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. High waisted, strong frame.
Hit: RHH. Two tap stride, wider base, bat wiggle. Easy and flat swing, works on top of the ball 69.9 mph bat speed with 13g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 mph max exit velocity (90.3 avg.); 354-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Over the top release, half arm circle.
Defense: Works around the ball, two hand gather in front, transfer plays.
Athletic Testing: 7.49 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 76.32 Edge Score.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall, higher leg lift, glove tap at peak, drop/drive down the mound.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 slot, loose arm, arm plays.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Clean out of the hand with jump, downward tilt. T2333, 2153 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Firm, vertical action, 12/6 shape, plays at the bottom of the zone. T1895, 1812 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Mostly straight actions, developing. T1609, 1544 average rpm.
RHP/INF Jackson Knickerbocker (Yorkville, 2027) is a physical 6-foot-3, 207-pound two-way to know. On the mound, he had a dynamic showing with his three-pitch mix; his fastball played 86-87 mph with significant carry (avg. 20.5” IVB - second-best for the event) and flashing above-average spin (T2333 rpm). He then was able to throw both his curveball and changeup for strikes 75% of the time; his curveball sat 72-75 mph with firm 12/6 action, while his changeup sat 75-77 mph. On the other side of the ball, the right-handed hitter showed easy strength with a flat swing through the zone, peaking at 99 mph for his EV while averaging 90 mph.