19.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
CLASS OF 2025
3B
2B
Jackson
Urka
Kalamazoo Christian (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Around The Horn
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Around The Horn
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/24
9.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/24
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
264
Distance (max)
2/11/24
60
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
76
INF Velo
2/11/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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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).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
37.6
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: Around the Horn 2.11.24
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
67.7
Exit Velocity (max)
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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: Around the Horn 2.11.24
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Around The Horn - Feb 12, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- 2023 Around The Horn Stampede Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Around The Horn Stampede - Jan 21, 2023
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Jackson Urka: 3B/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-11, 185-pound. (62.2 mph bat speed average). (17.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a slow load, then used a short controlled stride. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Capable while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 76 mph; shows a natural lengthy exchange, average feet, and developing firm hands.
Jackson Urka: SS/2B, (2025) Kalamazoo Christian, MI. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. (62.1 mph bat speed average). (17.7 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open stance with a smooth slow load, then uses a closed long stride. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 70 mph; showed a lengthy exchange, average feet, and firm hands. (Max spin ; Avg ).