22.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
RHP
Jack
Giesen
Dakota County Technical JC
New Prague (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: MN Starters
New Prague (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: MN Starters
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/13/21
25.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
92
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/21
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/21
349
Distance (max)
10/19/22
71
Sweet Spot %
6/21/21
7.45
60
3/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
82
C Velo
3/13/21
2.02 - 2.11
Pop Time
3/01/20
Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
3/13/21
82.7 - 85.4
Velo Range
3/13/21
2143
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/21
Changeup
77.2 - 78.9
Velo Range
3/13/21
1474
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
3/13/21
2176
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/21
Slider
71 - 72
Velo Range
3/13/21
2031
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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)
7.71
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.11
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
10.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.03
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.1
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).
91.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.8
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).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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.
PBR MN Juco Scout Day- DCTC
Oct 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
21.3
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.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
PBR MN Juco Scout Day- DCTC
Oct 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2010
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.
24.3
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).
68.6
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).
2176
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).
77.4
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).
1444
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Slider
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).
2031
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Cutter
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).
2143
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,037
Spin Rate (max)
1,975
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.7
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 68.7
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.7
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,437
Spin Rate (max)
1,392
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
81.3
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.3
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,248
Spin Rate (max)
2,143
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 85.4
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,254
Spin Rate (max)
2,058
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,168
Spin Rate (max)
2,031
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.9
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,582
Spin Rate (max)
1,474
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: All-Time Event Leaderboards - Mar 15, 2022
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- PBR MN Top Prospect Games: Catcher Evaluations - Jul 19, 2021
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Positional Profile: C, Ranked #46 in the MN 2022 class
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds.
Defense: 2.08-2.20 pop times. Low, 1-knee relaxed start. Stands up on throws to second, quick, efficient glove-to-hand transfer path, present arm strength w/carry on throws. Fluid glove work, above avg. framing
Arm: C - 77 mph.
Hit: Balanced start, athletic, level stride, simple barrel path and delivery. Consistent hard line drive contact with good feel for barrel
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Delivery: small rocker, fluid through medium leg lift into high effort delivery, + direction down mound, open foot landing
Arm Action: compact, slightly whippy from OT slot
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Slight late arm side cutting action
CB: 68 mph. Tight, late 2-plane 11/5 shape
CH: 74-78 mph. w/ straight down fade
CUT: Cut-80 mph.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds.
Defense: RH. C - 82 mph. 2.08-2.20 pop times. Athletic behind plate, has direction but strides open to target, solid carry to bag with above avg. arm strength.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with easy load and stride, consistently barrels baseball, slashy path, firm line drive contact.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, aggressive down mound, some effort with head whack.
Arm Action: RH. Clean compact athletic path from OT slot.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Heavy on downhill plane; consistent strike thrower.
CB: 69-71 mph. Sharp late break with 12/6 - 11/5 shape.
SL: 71-72 mph.
CH: 77-78 mph. Arm side fade and sink.
Position Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 160lbs
Defense: Balanced, clean exchange with longer footwork to throw. Can take pitch out of zone receiving. Moves well to block.
Arm: RH, 79 mph arm strength with 2.02-2.11 pop times.
Hit: RHH, Balanced stance, hand load down, dives into swing. Swing plane works down to contact, with average barrel. Mid/pull approach with line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity
Run: 7.71 - 60