82.4
Velocity (max)
2/10/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
LHP
Karson
Stiefer
Prairie Ridge (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 168LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
6' 1" • 168LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 82
Velo Range
2/10/24
1920
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Changeup
72.1 - 73.3
Velo Range
2/10/24
1508
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/10/24
1794
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
2/10/24
1796
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/10/24
348
Distance (max)
2/10/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
20.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/23
50
Hard Hit %
2/10/24
7.47
60
7/07/21
3.86
30-yd
2/10/24
1.67
10-yd
2/11/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
74
INF Velo
2/11/23
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OF Velo
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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).
3.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
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).
4.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
84
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.5
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).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Future Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.0
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Future Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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
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).
1920
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.
23.7
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).
70.8
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).
1794
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).
72.7
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).
1508
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).
71.4
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).
1796
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).
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
1755
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.
22.2
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).
Curveball
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
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
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).
69.7
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).
1471
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
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).
1474
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.
20.0
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).
58.1
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).
1309
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).
60.6
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).
1135
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
82.4
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,794
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
72.0
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,796
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.3
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,643
Spin Rate (max)
1,508
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
80.6
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,830
Spin Rate (max)
1,755
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
68.7
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,796
Spin Rate (max)
1,659
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
71.2
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.7
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,586
Spin Rate (max)
1,471
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 Future Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.2
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.2
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,633
Spin Rate (max)
1,474
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.8
Velocity (max)
57.4 - 58.8
Velo Range
55.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,412
Spin Rate (max)
1,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.6
Velocity (max)
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,135
Spin Rate (max)
1,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2024
2021
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.
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.
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.86
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.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
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
1.67
10-yd
3.87
30-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.39
RSi (max)
1.39
RSi (avg)
1,534
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2021
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.
80.46
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.
78.78
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.
61.84
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2025 Future Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 168-pounds. Lean, projectable frame with room to fill out.
Delivery: Medium leg lift with coil into balanced point, drop/drive delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm in the back, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Has life out of the hand, locates to the arm side. Heavy arm-side run. T2029, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape, flashes depth. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T1864, 1794 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Flashes sharp 2/8 shape at times. Developing. T1882, 1796 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Arm-side fade with depth. Has advanced feel for the pitch and the zone. T1643, 1508 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup, small leg lift, medium stride. Quick hands, flat path with some whip through the zone, looks to keep the ball on a line. 67.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Loose arm action with some whip. Accurate, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions, fluid footwork, soft hands, moves well around the bag with some feel.
Run: 3.86 30-yard dash.
1B/LHP Karson Stiefer (Prairie Ridge) - is an athletic, left/left, two-way prospect. Stiefer, listed at 6-foot, 163-pounds, ran a 3.87 30-yard split, second best of the event. At the plate he stays short and quick to the baseball looking to control the barrel and spray hard line-drive contact to all fields. Defensively, he is an asset at first base with an understanding and feel for the position. On the mound, he filled up the strike zone with a polished three-pitch mix and fastball that topped at 80 mph.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 163-pounds. Wiry frame with room for continued physical development.
Hit: LHH. Narrow, open setup, long stride. Quick, direct hands, on the barrel, uphill path and worked the middle of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.5 mph.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. Loose, whippy arm, 3/4 release.
Defense: Athletic actions, active footwork, steady hands, two-hand gather, secures the ball into his body,
Run: 3.87 runner in the 30-yard dash.
Delivery: Clean operation, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays with sink to the arm-side. T1830, 1755 average rpm.
CB: 68-69 mph. Flashed sharp 1/7 shape. T1796, 1659 average rpm.
CH: 69-71 mph. Clean out of the hand, fades to the arm-side. T1586, 1471 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Wiry, 6-foot, 155-pound frame, long limbs with room for added growth. Made his varsity debut ad only a freshman and impressed over his four innings of work. The southpaw’s arm works long out of the glove into a ¾ slot, playing loose to release. Down the mound, he works with a slight drop/drive lower-half, moving quickly from balance point into a stride that works in-line to the plate, front foot landing square. His fastball sat mostly 75-77 mph with consistent life to the arm-side, setting up his off-speeds effectively. His go-to secondary offering was a heavy fading changeup, thrown confidently and often with feel for the zone, 66-69 mph. He also went to a 65-66 mph curveball, playing off a gradual 1/7 plane.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 147-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, stays tall at release creating a downward angle on the hitter.
Arm Action: LH. Long, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T74, 73-74 mph. Occasional arm-side movement. T1632, 1473 average rpm.
CB: 57-59 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape. T1412, 1309 average rpm.
CH: 60-61 mph. Flashed arm-side fade.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, knee-knocks into a long stride. Loose/level path to the ball with a line-drive approach.
Power: 83.04 max exit velocity, averaged 71.35 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 74 mph. High 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands with a clean transfer, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 137-pounds.
Defense: Steady hands, works through the ball, smooth feet at times, advanced 1B actions for his age.
Arm: LH. INF - 65 mph. Short action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Open setup, rear leg load, front foot starts on toes, toe-tap trigger. Loose, fluid swing, repeatable actions, short/uphill path, consistent line drives.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.51 home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, leg kick works across body, lands square to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T69, 68-68 mph. Mostly straight, intent to play at the top of the zone.
CB: 57-58 mph. 1/7 shape, tight at times, flashed strikes.
CH: 56-61 mph. Straight change, arm speed same as fastball.