21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
RHP
Drew
Knechtges
Saline (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Legacy Select 16U (Doyle)
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Legacy Select 16U (Doyle)
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2022 National
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Best Of Stats
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/21
15.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/21
-
Hard Hit %
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/21
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/21
243
Distance (max)
2/21/21
11
Sweet Spot %
2/21/21
7
60
7/07/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
2/21/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70
Velocity (max)
7/07/20
68 - 69
Velo Range
7/07/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
62 - 63
Velo Range
2/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
55 - 56
Velo Range
7/07/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.13
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.00
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
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).
243
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
85
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.1
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.
Scout Day: Legacy 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
85
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.1
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.
Scout Day: Legacy 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Legacy - Feb 22, 2021
- 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 10, 2020
- 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 10, 2020
- Results From 2020 Eastern Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 9, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Legacy - Complete Evaluations - Mar 1, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Legacy - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Legacy - Feb 10, 2020
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Player Spotlight
Drew Knechtges: OF/RHP, (2022) Saline, MI. 6-foot-2, 162-pound lean frame. Athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap. Bat speed was average, showed an upward swing plane and level finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Athletic in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 79 mph; had soft hands, a fluid exchange, and athletic footwork. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Used a long arm action with an-over-the-top slot while showing decent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a time of 7.13 in the 60-yard dash.
Scout Evaluation
Drew Knechtges, Saline, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 162-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a quick load, then used a toe tap. Average bat speed. Level finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 81.01 mph. 59.08 mph bat speed average. 20.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Athletic. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.13 (60-yard).Pitching: On the mound works from the center of the rubber moving to his balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fills up the zone well while varying his arm angles. Short arm action on his delivery. Showed a three pitch mix on the day.
Fielding In the outfield begins moving from a low starting point working towards the baseball fields with two hands taking a crow hop in delivering.
Pitching: On the mound step left looking down arriving to his balance point with a slight pause throwing over the top with a short arm angle. Showed a good feel for the curveball with a 12/6 break down in the zone sharp pitch. Change up has a fading feel thrown with arm deception.