20.5
Hand Speed (max)
8/27/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Owen
Chael
York (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Strikes Baseball and Chicago Hustle
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Strikes Baseball and Chicago Hustle
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Best Of Stats
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/27/23
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
10/16/22
-
Hard Hit %
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
86
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/23
308
Distance (max)
8/27/23
80
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
7.31
60
8/27/23
-
30-yd
1.68
10-yd
8/27/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
8/27/23
74
INF Velo
10/16/22
81
OF Velo
8/27/23
72
C Velo
2/20/23
2.14 - 2.25
Pop Time
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.0
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Position
7.31
60-yard
2.20 - 2.26
Pop Time
81
OF Velo
71
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Position
7.39
60-yard
2.14 - 2.25
Pop Time
81
OF Velo
72
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Position
7.36
60-yard
2.19 - 2.25
Pop Time
74
INF Velo
70
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.6
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).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.4
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.
Chicagoland Open
Aug 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
59.4
Bat Speed (max)
57.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.39
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
2.19
RSi (max)
2.19
RSi (avg)
1,122
Jump Power (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.36
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.98
RSi (max)
1.98
RSi (avg)
1,540
Jump Power (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
27.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
82.77
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.
73.29
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Chicagoland Open: Position Player Analysis - Nov 2, 2023
- Chicagoland Open: Quick Hits - Aug 29, 2023
- Chicagoland Open: Preview - Aug 24, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 3, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 1, 2023
- Underclass Showcase: Catcher Analysis - Nov 30, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 22, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 18, 2022
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C/OF Owen Chael (York) and INF Ben Geary (St. Laurence) are two 2025 right-handed bats to know from the event. Chael has a 6-foot, 180-pound, strong frame, ran a 7.31 60, stayed on-plane and was on the barrel driving line-drives to both gaps. Geary has a 6-foot-1, 165-pound, long-limbed, upside frame and loose, athletic swing that works with fluidity throughout and ran a 7.19 60. Geary stayed inside the baseball and drove balls to the big part of the diamond. Geary was consistently on the barrel with an 83.3 mph average exit velocity and registered a 63.6% line-drive percentage during BP.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame with lean projection, room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, high hands, no stride. Hands shift back with load, aggressive swing, short at times, hard contact up the middle and to the L/C gap. 64.7 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 308’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. OF - 81 mph. OF: Shorter action, loose and easy, 3/4 slot. C: Short arm, quick, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.20-2.26 pop times. OF: Attacks the ball, gains ground through release, works in-line. C: Soft hands, quick first step, quick and clean transfer, throws on bag.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
An athletic and built frame at 6-foot, 180 pounds. Showcased strong hands, as well as the ability to repeat and stay through the zone. Showed strong bat to ball skills going 3-for-4 on Sunday. His power was also on display as he hit two balls in gaps for doubles and a single as well. Stat Line: 3-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Projectable frame, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, fluid load and hell-raise stride. Strong hands, repeats, stays through the zone, uses the middle of the field throughout.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. OF - 81 mph. Longer arm arc, high 3/4 slot. Some carry and accuracy to throws.
Defense: 2.14-2.25 pop times. C: Tall, narrow stance, reaches for the ball, clean out of the crouch. OF: Plays through the baseball, shuffle through transfer, one glove hand out front actions.
Run: 7.39 runner in the 60.
Chael did his best work in the right-handed batters box where he repeated hard contact, staying on-plane and keeping the bat in the hitting zone a long time. Chael recorded an 80% sweet spot percentage which was top five at the event.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, proportioned strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, weight drifts onto back hip, minimal stride, controlled through contact. Balanced swing, minimal wasted movement, loose strong hands. On time and on the barrel working to both gaps.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 74 mph. INF: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. C: Short out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.25 pop times. INF: Steady hands, gains ground and plays tall through release. C: Quick/clean transfer, active footwork, gains ground to second on throws.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.