89
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
Jacob
Kirby
North Carolina
Ardrey Kell (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags 17u
Ardrey Kell (HS) • NC
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags 17u
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 89
Velo Range
2/26/23
2425
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Changeup
78 - 81
Velo Range
3/21/21
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
Curveball
69 - 73
Velo Range
10/16/20
2815
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Slider
74 - 78
Velo Range
1/02/22
2830
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
2425
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.
28.5
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).
67.7
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).
2815
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).
79.2
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).
1899
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).
73.9
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).
2830
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
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).
2396
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.
28.2
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).
71.8
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).
2712
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).
79.6
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).
1955
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).
81.1
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).
2293
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.
28.7
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).
66.7
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).
2455
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).
71.9
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).
1731
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).
North Carolina ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
84.5 - 85.7
Velo Range
85.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,533
Spin Rate (max)
2,425
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,874
Spin Rate (max)
2,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
75.2
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 75.0
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,929
Spin Rate (max)
2,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 79.7
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,899
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 84.2
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,375
Spin Rate (max)
2,098
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.4
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,924
Spin Rate (max)
2,839
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 76.8
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,632
Spin Rate (max)
1,558
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State II (Invite-Only)
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 85.5
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,476
Spin Rate (max)
2,396
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,743
Spin Rate (max)
2,712
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.8
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.8
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Future Games Trials (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 80.8
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,354
Spin Rate (max)
2,293
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.7
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.5
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,518
Spin Rate (max)
2,455
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
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)
77.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
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)
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
North Carolina ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
FL/Ga/Mid-Atlantic/Carolinas Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- #19 Looks for Sweep at South Meck with Kirby on Bump - Apr 3, 2023
- Power Alley: #704 Power Arms - May 3, 2022
- Pro Follow & Committed Player Scout Blog - Apr 13, 2022
- NC: Power Arms Meet as Ardrey Kell Hosts #1 Providence - Apr 7, 2022
- ProCase: TrackMan Pitching Leaders - Feb 21, 2022
- Quick Hitters: ProCase Arms - Feb 17, 2022
- Statistical Breakdown: NC ProCase - Feb 15, 2022
- The Best of 2021: Peak Spin Scores - Jan 10, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Hammer+ Score Leaderboard & Insight - Oct 22, 2021
- Team Carolina Future Games: TrackMan Pitching Stats - Aug 10, 2021
- Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Future Games Pitchers - Aug 9, 2021
- Team Carolina Stats: 2021 Future Games - Aug 5, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- Day 4: Team Carolina vs. Team Mid-Atlantic - Aug 2, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Carolina Preview-Pitchers - Jul 25, 2021
- Top Pitchers Coming To Future Games - Jul 21, 2021
- Ardrey Kell's Young Arms Prevail Over Country Day - May 3, 2021
- Youth On Display as Ardrey Kell Hosts Country Day - May 3, 2021
- Top Prospects & Superlatives - Preseason All-State II - Apr 8, 2021
- TrackMan Leaders: Pitchers from the Preseason All-State II - Mar 30, 2021
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State II Pitchers - Mar 25, 2021
- Statistical Breakdown: Preseason All State II - Mar 23, 2021
- Preview: Preseason All-State II - Mar 18, 2021
- Nine to Know: Preason All-State Preview - Arms to Watch - Feb 17, 2021
- 2020 Summer Leaderboard - High Spin Rates - Sep 23, 2020
- The Five: Future Game Trials I 2023 Prospects - Aug 28, 2020
- Future Game Trials I: Pitcher Only Evals - Aug 11, 2020
- Quick Hitters: Future Game Trials Pitchers - Jul 6, 2020
- Statistical Leaders: Future Games Trials - Jun 30, 2020
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Broad shoulders with a projectable frame. Easy to dream what the frame could be as he adds strength in the next few years. Simple high-¾ slot. Better than average arm speed. Fastball has good spin, allowing him to play up in the zone at times at 83-86. Sharp breaking ball kept hitters off the fastball. Occasional depth with 11/5 tilt at 67-68, spinning at 2850rpm.
Body: 6/4, 155 pounds. Thin, lanky frame. Should handle strength gains with ease
Delivery: Simple and stable, building rhythm through release. Short strider. On-line at balance, working to an in-line, square landing.
Arm Action: R. Plunge out of the glove, working slightly behind the body. High-3/4 release. Easy release. Average arm speed.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. 2293 rpm. Fastball has 1:15 tilt out of the hand. Rides through the zone with arm side run to the arm side. Good feel for both arm side and glove side.
CB: 65-68 mph. 2451 rpm. Consistent spin and mature break. 10/4 tilt. Gradual movement. Landed to the glove side.
CH: 71-73 mph. 1763 rpm. Good arm speed and deception. Tunnels with fastball. 2:00 spin tilt out of the hand, fading with 15 inches of horizontal break.