@akhil_penkala8 
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
RHP
Akhil
Penkala
Georgian Court
Old Bridge (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: PPH Red
Old Bridge (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: PPH Red
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/29/24
59
Hard Hit %
8/27/24
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/27/24
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/24
348
Distance (max)
3/03/24
91
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
7.50
60-yd
3/03/24
4.11
30-yd
3/03/24
1.76
10-yd
3/03/24
18.1
Run speed (max)
3/03/24
76
INF Velo
3/03/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
10/16/22
72.4 - 74
Velo Range
10/16/22
1696
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Curveball
64.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
10/16/22
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Slider
63.2 - 65.3
Velo Range
10/16/22
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds. Strong and physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, wider stance. Pre-pitch rhythm in the hands. Slight leg kick, on-time. Strong in the zone, firm contact throughout. 76 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 348' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Long/loose action.
Defense: Smooth footwork, clean fielding.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds; Sturdy, long build. 7.91 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Even distribution between line drives and fly balls with a high sweet spot % (91).
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 72-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 64-66 MPH; slurve like action. SL: 63-65 MPH; slurve like. Showed ability in arm side command for FB and land for strikes.