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CLASS OF 2023

OF
RHP

Max
Kasper

Needham (HS) • MA
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: GBG Northeast

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/12/22
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/28/22
26.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/28/22
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/28/22
327
Distance (max)
8/28/22
80
Sweet Spot %
3/12/22
Run
7.2
60
4/10/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
79
INF Velo
4/10/21
83
OF Velo
8/28/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81.1
Velocity (max)
4/10/21
80 - 81
Velo Range
4/10/21
1773
Spin Rate (avg)
4/10/21

Changeup

72.3 - 75
Velo Range
4/10/21
1696
Spin Rate (avg)
4/10/21

Slider

68.9 - 71.3
Velo Range
4/10/21
2152
Spin Rate (avg)
4/10/21

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Outfield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
60 Yard Dash
7.20
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
7.37
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
2022 New England Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 28, 2022
Position
7.31
60-yard
83
OF Velo
94
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: GBG Northeast Hawks 4.10.21
Apr 10, 2021
Position
7.20
60-yard
79
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2020 New England Top Prospect Games II (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Position
7.37
60-yard
77
INF Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
88.6
Distance Max
327
Distance Avg
190
Launch Angle Avg
13.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
74.1
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
32.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
72.6
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
149
Launch Angle Avg
19.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: GBG Hawks 3.12.22
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: GBG Northeast Hawks 4.10.21
Apr 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Preseason All-State II (Invite Only)
Mar 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 New England Top Prospect Games II (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
23.0
Bat Speed Max
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
67.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 New England Unsigned Senior Games (Invite Only)
Aug 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: GBG Hawks 3.12.22
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: GBG Northeast Hawks 4.10.21
Apr 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Preseason All-State II (Invite Only)
Mar 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 New England Top Prospect Games II (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1773
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1696
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2152
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Scout Day: GBG Northeast Hawks 4.10.21
Apr 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 80.2
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.5
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.3
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,152
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.0
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,210
Spin Rate (max)
1,696
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
Scout Day: GBG Northeast Hawks 4.10.21
Apr 10, 2021
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
73 - 75
CH
69 - 71
SL

Game Performance

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

8/28/22

Max Kasper: OF/RHP, (2023) Needham, MA. 6-foot, 180-pound athletic lean build. Above average and athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 94 mph. (71.4 mph bat speed average). (22.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Has quick developing bat speed, loose flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable and athletic from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 83 mph; had developing soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and developing athletic footwork. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.31. 


6/21/22

Max Kasper: OF/RHP, (2023) Needham, MA. 5-foot-11, 178-pound. 


3/12/22

Max Kasper

Player Spotlight

Max Kasper: OF/RHP, (2023) Needham High School, MA. 5-foot-11, 178-pound physical frame. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (71.3 mph bat speed average). (23.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then used a short stride. Has quick bat speed, simple flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Pull side approach. Athletic from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 82 mph; had a clean exchange, smooth athletic footwork, and sure hands. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot.


4/10/21

Max Kasper: 3B/RHP, (2023) out of Needham, MA. is a 5-foot-11, 175-pound two-way prospect. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 81 MPH. Kasper hits out of an athletic, balanced stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. The bat takes a flat path to and through contact, leading to a lot of solid contact. In the infield, Kasper was 79 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls he showed smooth feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. In the 60-yard dash, he recorded a time of 7.2. On the mound, Kasper used an over-the-top angle to produce a fastball that sat 80-81 MPH with late run. The delivery is simple and allows him to get balanced at the top. As he separates the arm swing is clean but begins to open a bit with his chest causing him to fall toward his glove side. Kasper also featured a changeup (73-75 MPH with sinking action and a slider (69-71 MPH) with slurvey action. 


3/17/21

Max Kasper: SS/RHP, (2023) Needham, MA. 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a flat swing plane and level finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; shows athletic feet, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. 

Scout Evaluation 

Max Kasper, Needham, 2023, MA

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound solid frame.

Hit: (RHH) Started in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, flat swing. Aggressive approach. 

Power: 86 mph exit velocity. 

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average.  Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. 

Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy. 


 

7/08/20

5-foot-11, 165-pound right-handed hitting infielder. He ran a 7.37 sixty at the event. The approach in the infield is online and athletic. The feet remain active through the process. The arm is long on the back side, as it needs to be shortened to play in the middle of the field. He threw 77 mph across the diamond during the infield portion of the workout. The bat has an exit velocity of 82 mph as physical strength gains are needed. The setup is even in base and he gains ground during the process. The path is long, two hand finish and shows gap to gap ability. 

Exit Velocity- 82 mph

INF Velocity- 77 mph

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