22.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
3B
SS
Joe
Hess
St. John's University (MN)
St. Cloud Tech (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Blizzard
St. Cloud Tech (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Blizzard
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/23
16.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/19/23
50
Hard Hit %
3/19/23
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/19/23
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/19/23
315
Distance (max)
6/19/23
83
Sweet Spot %
3/19/23
7.42
60
7/12/22
4.08
30-yd
6/19/23
1.74
10-yd
6/19/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
7/12/22
80
INF Velo
7/12/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.4
Velocity (max)
7/12/22
74.7 - 75.9
Velo Range
7/12/22
1984
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Changeup
66.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
7/12/22
1690
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Curveball
63 - 66
Velo Range
10/03/21
2208
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Positional Tools
2023
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)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
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).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Summer ID- Mankato
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
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).
1984
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.
26.4
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).
62.7
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).
2208
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).
68.1
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).
1690
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).
PBR MN Summer ID- Mankato
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.4
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.9
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,081
Spin Rate (max)
1,984
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 63.9
Velo Range
60.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,208
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.7
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,743
Spin Rate (max)
1,690
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Hess presented himself as an under-the-radar athlete to our staff, as he finished the first two days of the tournament with an unblemished 5-for-5 line at the plate. Standing at 6-foot, 185-pounds, Hess is a scrappy athlete who can play nearly any position on the field, showcasing his versatility and sneaky power in the batter’s box. He illustrated his quick swing and quality bat-to-ball skills throughout the first two days of the weekend, spraying line drives to all portions of the field. Hess, after putting up 90 mph exit velocities Minnesota Top Prospect Games just a couple of weeks prior to his appearance at The Rock.
Joe Hess, St. Cloud Tech (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open start Small leg lift and hand load. Hands work down and level through. Mid/pull approach, average barrel, mostly line drive and fly ball result 69.2 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.1 mph. 315' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.
Defense: Sits back on ball, works around and stays low. Hands play to bounce, high to low
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Shoulder width base. Small leg lift and load. Hands work down to the ball. Late bar at times. Middle of the field approach, some strength, consistent hard line drive contact
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 MPH. 306' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.
Defense: Short and slower moving steps to the ball. Hands and glove play to the hieght/speed of ball
Run: 7.58 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced start. Leg lift start, small hand load. Long barrel that works to contact. Flatter swing plane. Mid/pull approach, hard pull contact. Inconsistent barrel at times
Power: 87.5 max exit velocity, averaged 75.1 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph.
Defense: Direct approach, works high. Hands come out late and can field the ball deep.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Starts square. Side rocker and swing to athletic balance position. Works inline with a short stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, turns over wrist. One piece action. High ¾ slot
FB: T76.4, 74.7-75.9mph. T2081, 1984 average rpm. Slight run/sink
CB: 61.4-63.9 mph. T2281, 2208 average rpm. 11/5 slow break
CH: 66.8-69.3mph. T1743, 1690 average rpm. Fade, some sink