87
Velocity (max)
10/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Jake
Hicks
Spalding University
Ballard (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Louisville Vipers
Ballard (HS) • KY
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Louisville Vipers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
10/16/21
2301
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
10/16/21
1909
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Curveball
71.2 - 74.2
Velo Range
9/18/21
2321
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/21
Slider
71 - 74
Velo Range
9/18/21
1740
Spin Rate (avg)
9/18/21
70
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.11
60
2/08/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
68
OF Velo
2/08/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.11
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
8.6
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2150
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.
26.4
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).
70.9
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).
1860
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).
72.8
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).
1766
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).
71.5
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).
1740
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Cutter
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).
1892
Cutter
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).
74.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
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).
2117
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.
29.6
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).
58.8
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).
1750
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).
Vipers/Sting Scout Day 10-16-2021
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,365
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,014
Spin Rate (max)
1,900
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,812
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
75.7
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.5
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Class of 2023 KY State Games 9-18-21
Sep 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
79.3 - 84.1
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.6
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 74.2
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,757
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 72.7
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,740
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.3
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,690
Spin Rate (max)
1,603
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
81.3
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 79.4
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
1,876
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State Showcase 2-6-21 Invite Only (Class of 2023-2024)
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 80.6
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,368
Spin Rate (max)
2,301
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.0
Velocity (max)
2,321
Spin Rate (max)
2,321
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.1
Velocity (max)
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Fall Underclass Games 10-17-2020
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
74.6
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,117
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.7
Velocity (max)
57.2 - 60.5
Velo Range
55.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,834
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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
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.
Class of 2023 KY State Games 9-18-21
Sep 18, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.6
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)
71.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR Kentucky/KHSBCA Preseason Power 25: A Look At The Teams Ranked No. 21-25 - Mar 8, 2022
- Upperclass Preseason All-State Showcase: Top Statistical Performers and Complete Stats - Feb 23, 2022
- Trackman Leaderboard: 2023 State Games Fastball Velocities - Nov 9, 2021
- Underclass Preseason All-State Showcase: Complete Stats and Top Statistical Performers - Feb 11, 2021
- Preseason All-State Showcase: Class of 2022-2023 Top Statistical Performers and Complete Results - Feb 11, 2020
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Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound.
Pitching: Projectable. Easy effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, longer arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, lands soft, an upright finish.
FB: T82. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 2368; Avg 2300). Decent accuracy, running action, hard movement.
CB: 63-63 mph. Around the zone control, tight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2320; Avg 2320).
CH: 66-66 mph. In the zone command, slight action.
Pitching Notes: Jake has made a significant velo jump in one year (11 mph). As he continues to gain weight and strength to his long projectable frame we are going to see more. Expect much more to come in the near future. High follow
6-foot, 150-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 70 mph. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 68 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.11. On the mound, had a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Used easy effort in his delivery. Lands square. Threw his fastball 68-70 mph and topped out at 71 mph; shows running action and command around the zone. Showed a 11/5 curveball (60-64) with gradual action. Had some command and fading action on his changeup (64-64).