Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

LHP
1B

Jacob
Gimbel

Heartland CC
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 195LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Top Tier-Smith

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Pitching

Fastball

87.5
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
86.1 - 87.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Changeup

79 - 80.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
1840
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Curveball

71 - 73
Velo Range
3/11/24
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22

Slider

76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
2/25/23
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
Power
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
313
Distance (max)
2/26/22
40
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
20.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.86
60
2/26/22
4.35
30-yd
8/09/22
1.88
10-yd
8/09/22
16.9
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
Defense
82
INF Velo
2/26/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
60 Yard Dash
7.86
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Position
7.86
60-yard
82
INF Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
Exit Velocity Max
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
78.7
Distance Max
313
Distance Avg
161
Launch Angle Avg
20.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
Hand Speed Max
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
66.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2203
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2028
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1840
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1992
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2088
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1986
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1476
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1982
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2149
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1888
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1715
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
86.1 - 87.3
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,203
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
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
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
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 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 81.8
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,285
Spin Rate (max)
2,100
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,086
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 76.7
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
1,819
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 84.2
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,266
Spin Rate (max)
2,190
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,026
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,508
Spin Rate (max)
1,401
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.4
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,051
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.5
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,887
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,778
Spin Rate (max)
1,415
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 81.1
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.6
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.4
Velo Range
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.6
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 69.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,690
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.5
2024 IHSA Season
Mar 11, 2024
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
71 - 73
CB
79 - 80
CH
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
71 - 72
CB
78 - 78
CH
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitching
87
Max FB
86 - 87
FB
71 - 72
CB
79 - 80
CH
76 - 78
SL
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
67 - 69
CB
73 - 77
CH
71 - 72
SL
Illinois Summer Championships
Jun 23, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
79 - 84
FB
66 - 68
CB
73 - 74
CH
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Pitching
85
Max FB
79 - 84
FB
64 - 66
CB
72 - 74
CH
68 - 70
SL
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
64 - 67
CB
69 - 72
CH
70 - 74
SL
15U National Championship
Jul 22, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
74 - 79
FB
65 - 68
CB
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
60 - 63
CB
66 - 69
CH

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.88
30 Yard Dash
4.35
60 Yard Dash
7.98
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
7.98
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.35
RSi (max)
1.35
RSi (avg)
1,389
Jump Power (max)
24.6
Jump Height (max)
24.5
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

5/22/24
Heartland CC signee. Currently ranked No. 124 in Illinois’ senior class. Stands in a strong 5-foot-11, 195-pound frame. Started on the mound for the Hilltoppers and threw five innings, struck out nine, walked three and allowed three hits. Gimbel’s mound presence stood out, attacking hitters with a calm, composed look on the mound - bulldog mentality. Showed a three-pitch mix and showed the ability to throw strikes with all three pitches. Fastball was up to 87 mph, sitting mostly mid-80s throughout with ride through the zone, missing a lot of barrels. He mixed in a curveball in the low-70s with 1/7 shape, dropping into the zone late, and he showed a change-up in the upper-70s with fade.
4/13/24

Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the state. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound southpaw got the start for the Hill and kept his team in the game, battling throughout his four innings of work. His fastball sat 84-87 mph with ride through the zone, while he primarily went to a low 70’s breaking ball for the occasional swing and miss. Gimbel punched out six over four frames.

3/28/24

Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the state. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound southpaw showed well once again in front of our staff, taming a talented Providence lineup and firing a complete game (seven innings) with just three hits allowed, no earned runs, one walk and four strikeouts. Gimbel worked with some pace on the mound, attacking hitters with three pitches throughout his entire outing. He has a repeatable delivery that coils slightly into a medium balance point, dropping into his lower-half while working in-line with the plate. High ¾ slot that plays from a lower release height, creating carry on his 82-85 mph fastball up in the zone. He showed clear confidence in his breaking ball, playing in the 71-73 mph range with late break and some sweeping action, thrown for strikes and for swing/miss. He flashed a changeup both in warmups and throughout the game in the 79-80 mph range, showing the ability to control it to his arm-side and playing with some fade at times. Look for Gimbel to help lead a talented Joliet Catholic staff throughout the course of the spring.

3/15/24

Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 5-foot-11, 195-pound, sturdy, strong build. Got the start on the mound and put together a strong four inning outing. All kinds of pitchability, starter profile and three-pitch repertoire that he can go to at any time and in any count. Fastball plays with ride and sneaky life at 83-86 mph, T87 (2300+ rpm). Got a number of swings and misses at the top of the zone. Routinely manipulated his breaking ball depending on the count. Can soften it up and land it for a strike with more depth. Can also tighten it up and break it out of the zone for swing-and-miss; ranged 71-74 mph. Also showed a changeup at 78-81 mph. Got the win going four innings, scattering two hits, no runs, three walks and struck out eight.

8/10/23

Verbally committed to Heartland CC.

3/24/23

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 103 in the state. Gimbel threw it well over his five innings of work, allowing three runs with seven strikeouts and no walks. The southpaw is a quick worker, coiling into a medium balance point before utilizing a drop/drive lower-half that works in-line. His arm plays with a short circle into a ¾ slot, producing a sinking fastball in the 82-85 mph range. He went to his breaking ball often in this outing, dumping it in for strikes in any count and playing with sharp slurvy action, 71-72 mph. He also flashed a fading changeup at 78 mph, thrown from a similar fastball window. 

2/25/23

From the left hand side, three southpaws showed above average fastballs at the Preseason All-State. Frankie Bilecki (Marist, 2024), Ethan Eberle (Normal Community, 2024) and Jacob Gimbel (Joliet, Catholic, 2024) all worked in the mid to upper 80’s. Bilecki sat 84-86 mph with good depth to his curveball. Eberle was up to 87-88 mph with natural arm side run and flashing a sharp breaking ball. Gimbel sat 86-87 mph and showed a four pitch mix highlighted by a sinking changeup with arm speed.

2/25/23

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Sturdy, strong build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works to glove side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short clean path.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm with carry. T2320, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slurve action, 1/7 shape. T2095, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Short lateral action, thrown harder than CB. T2065, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Gets sink action, thrown with arm speed. T1947, 1840 average rpm.

8/10/22

Another southpaw to know in the 2024 class is Jacob Gimbel (Joliet Catholic). Gimbel has a strong, compact frame and uninterrupted, clean arm with pitchability. Gimbel struck out one while allowing two hits over his three innings of work while working his fastball in the low-80’s.

8/09/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, drops into back knee before striding with a drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line to the plate, changed tempo at-times to mess with timing. In-game stats: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, K, HBP.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.5, 80-82 mph. Slight running action to the arm-side at times. T2285, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape with depth. T2086, 2037 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sharp 2/8 action, thrown with intent and for strikes. T2138, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Flashed slight fading action, near fastball arm-speed. T2087, 1819 average rpm.

4/20/22

Uncommitted. Wiry, 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, room to fill out in the lower-half. Started on the mound for Joliet Catholic and was lights out over his five innings of work, scattering just two hits with one earned run and striking out nine. The Southpaw’s arm works with a clean circle out of the glove before moving into a high ¾ slot. On the mound, Gimbel works with a fluid tempo while also actively trying to work quickly, wasting no time between pitches with a confident presence. Mechanically, he loads into his back knee at balance point before moving into an in-line stride towards the plate, landing square. His fastball worked up to 80 mph with life to his arm-side and played at the top of the zone at times, setting up a sharp curveball with 1/7 shape and tight spin, thrown often off a similar fastball plane at 67-69 mph.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build. Muscular upper body.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Easy swing, balanced throughout, bat works on-plane through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short, clean arm path. Works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, quick feet, clean exchange.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.

Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive delivery. Works in line. Strong front side. Lands with a closed front toe.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.7, 78.8-81.4 mph. Plays straight. T2051, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 64.0-66.5 mph. 1/7 shape. T1925, 1873 average rpm.
SL: 70.0-74.1 mph. 2/8 shape, short lateral action. Thrown aggressively. T1945, 1886 average rpm.
CH: 68.6-71.6 mph. Fading action. Good feel. T1777, 1414 average rpm.

3/27/21

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, drop and drive delivery, repeatable, smooth tempo, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works in line to target, starts slightly closed out of stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Slight arm side run, 2-seam type. T2230, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T1970, 1888 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Fading action, occasional strikes. T2690, 1715 average rpm.

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