20.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Jacob
Welz
Springfield Central (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 205LBS
S/R • 17yr
Travel Team: MA Outlaws
5' 9" • 205LBS
S/R • 17yr
Travel Team: MA Outlaws
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/12/23
11.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/12/23
288
Distance (max)
3/12/23
22
Sweet Spot %
3/12/23
8
60
3/12/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
3/12/23
2.30 - 2.35
Pop Time
3/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.30 - 2.35
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
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.
10.8
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
87
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.0
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.
2023 Central New England Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
2023 Central New England Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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News
- 2023 Central New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- 2023 Central New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central New England Preseason ID - Mar 13, 2023
- 2023 Central New England Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 13, 2023
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Jacob Welz: C/1B, (2026) Springfield Central, MA. 5-foot-9, 170-pound athletic lean build. Projectable at the plate, the switch hitter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then uses a long closed stride. Bat speed was developing, shows a flat long swing plane and level finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 70 mph; had soft developing hands, a natural lengthy transfer, and developing athletic footwork. recorded pop times of 2.30-2.35. Clean setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.0.