83.9
Velocity (max)
12/10/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
SS
John
Hojnowski
Spring Arbor University
Oscar Carlson (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Oakland Reds
Oscar Carlson (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Oakland Reds
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.3 - 83.1
Velo Range
12/10/22
2202
Spin Rate (avg)
12/10/22
Changeup
66 - 67
Velo Range
2/20/22
1676
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/22
Curveball
70.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
12/10/22
2006
Spin Rate (avg)
12/10/22
87
Exit Velocity (max)
12/10/22
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
12/10/22
291
Distance (max)
12/10/22
73
Sweet Spot %
2/21/21
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/22
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.82
60
12/10/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
12/10/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.82
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
11.1
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.88
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.8
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).
78.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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.
2022 Michigan Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Dec 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.9
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.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.0
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.
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
61.8
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
2127
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.
26.6
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).
71.0
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).
1975
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).
66.9
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).
1676
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
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).
1883
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.
26.3
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).
66.6
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).
1824
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).
65.0
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).
1486
2022 Michigan Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Dec 10, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.1
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,202
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,233
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.20.22
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.4
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,174
Spin Rate (max)
2,079
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.2
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 71.5
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,676
Spin Rate (max)
1,676
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Oakland Reds 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.8
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 74.8
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,883
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 67.9
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.7
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 65.7
Velo Range
1,568
Spin Rate (max)
1,486
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
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Player Spotlight
John Hojnowski: SS/RHP, (2023) Gibraltar Carlson, MI. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Capable solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (63.9 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced tall stance with a smooth load, then used a big leg kick controlled. Has average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Up the middle approach. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 84 mph; had sure hands, average footwork, and a lengthy developing exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Has downhill shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Changeup (66-67 mph). Threw his fastball 77-79 mph and topped out at 80 mph; throws a tight fastball with slight running action and arm side command. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2079). Shows arm side down in the zone command and some action on his 10/4 curveball (68-72). (Max spin 2111; Avg 1945).
Scout Evaluation
John Hojnowski, Gibraltar Carlson, 2023, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable solid. Started in a balanced tall stance with a smooth load, then used a big leg kick controlled. Average bat speed. Level finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity, average 75.6 mph. 63.9 mph bat speed average. 18.6 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, lengthy developing exchange. Solid. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity.
Pitching: Solid. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Strong balance point, downhill shoulders, lands square, balanced finish.
FB: T80. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2174; Avg 2079). Arm side accuracy, slight running action, tight movement.
CB: 68-72 mph. Arm side down in the zone control, some action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2111; Avg 1945).
CH: 66-67 mph.
Player Spotlight
John Hojnowski: SS/RHP, (2023) Gibraltar Carlson, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound athletic frame. Capable during batting practice, Hojnowski had a max exit velocity of 78 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Has average bat speed, level swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact . Gap to gap approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; had consistent footwork, a lengthy exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. From a high ¾ slot, showed decent accuracy to the bag with a long arm action. Athletic on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 67-70 mph with a max of 75 mph; shows running action and arm side command with tight movement. Throws a 11/5 curveball (65-68) that shows control low in the zone and gradual action. His flat changeup (64-66) showed glove side control and tailing action.
Scout Evaluation
John Hojnowski, Gibraltar Carlson, 2023, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Starts in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick. Average bat speed. High finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity, average 70.55 mph. 60.05 mph bat speed average. 21.18 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Low balance point, even shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.
FB: T75. 67-70 mph. (Max spin 2026; Avg 1883). Arm side accuracy, running action, tight movement.
CB: 65-68 mph. Low in the zone control, gradual action, 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-66 mph. Glove side command, tailing action, flat movement.