23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
Jake
Thorstenson
Wauconda (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois Yellow 16u
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: GRB Illinois Yellow 16u
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
271
Distance (max)
2/10/24
75
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
-
60
4.16
30-yd
2/10/24
1.78
10-yd
2/10/24
17.2
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
2/10/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
6/21/24
81.4 - 84.1
Velo Range
2/10/24
1866
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
2/10/24
1659
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/21/24
2001
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Slider
73.3 - 77.2
Velo Range
2/10/24
1942
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Positional Tools
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2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.29
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.83
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.6
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).
75.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.7
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
188
Distance (max)
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
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).
1758
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.
21.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Changeup
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).
1424
Changeup
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).
75.3
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).
1939
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1866
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.
24.8
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Curveball
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).
2001
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Changeup
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).
1659
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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).
1942
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
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).
1686
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.
24.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.9
Curveball
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).
1774
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.3
Changeup
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).
1306
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.9
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 84.1
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,758
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
77.5
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 77.2
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,024
Spin Rate (max)
1,939
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,506
Spin Rate (max)
1,424
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,866
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.6
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 68.2
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,001
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
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 73.1
Velo Range
1,759
Spin Rate (max)
1,659
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.2
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,825
Spin Rate (max)
1,686
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.8
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 62.5
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,875
Spin Rate (max)
1,774
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.1
Velocity (max)
58.2 - 62.5
Velo Range
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,446
Spin Rate (max)
1,306
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
2022
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
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.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
2.28
RSi (max)
2.28
RSi (avg)
1,387
Jump Power (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
26.8
Jump Height (avg)
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.
53.15
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.
73.51
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RHP Jake Thorstenson (Wauconda, 2026) will be an arm to follow moving forward. He has an easy and controlled delivery with an over-the-top release, creating a fastball in the 81-84 mph range, topping out at 85 mph with slight running action to his arm-side. To pair off the fastball he went to a sharp 10/4 slider at 73-77 mph, thrown confidently for strikes. To complete his repertoire he showed a changeup in the upper-70s with downward action, thrown with intent.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame, room to fill out.
Delivery: Easy and controlled delivery, medium leg-lift into coiled balance point, drop/drive lower half, lands in-line towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Firm out of the hand, mostly straight actions. T1971, 1758 average rpm.
SL: 73-77 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, thrown with intent, feel for the strike zone. T2024, 1939 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Thrown with intent, plays with some sink. T1506, 1424 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Evenly proportioned frame, room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, small leg lift with minimal stride. Downhill path, works to stay on top of the ball, recoil finish, uses the whole field. 61.3 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 271’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Short, quick arm action from a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Attacked the baseball, plays low to the ground and gains ground through release.
Run: 4.16 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds. Athletic frame with room for growth.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Compact swing, works uphill through the zone, whole field approach.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 74.2 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. Full arm action into a over the top slot, with quickness to the arm.
Defense: Soft hands, proper routes that attack the baseball.
Run: 4.29 runner in the 30-yard split.
Delivery: Athletic, smooth delivery, works on-line, lands square and repeats.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm, works over-the-top.
FB: T78, 74-77 mph. Plays straight, creates tilt. T1958, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Thrown with intent, 12/6 shape, above-average depth and feel. T2066, 2001 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Similar action, slightly tighter and shorter wrinkle. T2001, 1942 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Thrown with intent, misses down. T1759, 1659 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-5, 125-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, wide setup, short stride. Hand separation at footstrike, flat path through the zone with a line-drive tendency up the middle.
Power: 75.7 max exit velocity, averaged 69.7 mph. 187’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 73 mph. Efficient path, high 3/4 to over the top slot, played accurate.
Defense: Clean footwork, stays low to the baseball, long crow hop.
Run: 4.83 runner home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Deliberate tall and fall with easy effort, slight pause with the balance point, level shoulder, lands squared to home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.2, 67.3-70.2 mph. Plays straight, clean out of the hand. T1825, 1686 average rpm.
CB: 59.3-62.5 mph. Gradual breaking 11/5 shape, flashed 12/6. T1875, 1774 average rpm.
CH: 58.2-62.5 mph. Plays straight, maintains arm speed. T1446, 1306 average rpm.