97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
CLASS OF 2023
1B
RHP
James
Kirk
Wabash College
Andrean (HS) • IN
6' 3" • 250LBS
S/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Playmakers 17U- Dave Griffin
Andrean (HS) • IN
6' 3" • 250LBS
S/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Playmakers 17U- Dave Griffin
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
365
Distance (max)
10/16/22
33
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
74
INF Velo
10/16/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
10/16/22
74.2 - 76.5
Velo Range
10/16/22
1476
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Slider
61.4 - 65.5
Velo Range
10/16/22
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Positional Tools
2022
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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).
74.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5
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.
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
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).
1476
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.
19.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
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).
1513
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).
63.5
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).
1670
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).
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.5
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,609
Spin Rate (max)
1,476
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
66.2
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 65.5
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,763
Spin Rate (max)
1,670
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,513
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
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.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.38
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.
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.94
10-yd
8.38
60-yd
15.9
Run speed (max)
0.79
RSi (max)
0.79
RSi (avg)
1,890
Jump Power (max)
18.1
Jump Height (max)
18.1
Jump Height (avg)
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James Kirk, Andrean, 2023, IN
Position: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 250-pound sturdy frame.
Hit: (Switch) Solid. Begins in a wide stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. High finish, short level swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 97.6 mph exit velocity, average 78.9 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Run: 8.38
Pitching: Capable. Stretch only delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, upright finish.
FB: 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1609; Avg 1475). Some feel accuracy.
SL: 61-66 mph. Slurvey action. (Max spin 1762; Avg 1669).