93
Velocity (max)
5/14/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Alex
Kranzler
Vanderbilt
Old Tappan (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 212LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canes National/Ny Mets Scout Team
Old Tappan (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 212LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Canes National/Ny Mets Scout Team
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
89 - 92
Velo Range
5/14/22
2176
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Changeup
78.7 - 84.3
Velo Range
2/05/23
1803
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
Curveball
72 - 76.2
Velo Range
3/07/21
2185
Spin Rate (avg)
8/02/20
Slider
76 - 82
Velo Range
2/05/23
2312
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/06/20
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/20
314
Distance (max)
7/06/20
77
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
7.56
60
7/06/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/16/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.8
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.0
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.
2020 NJ Future Games Select (Session II)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
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).
2176
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.
24.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
1803
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).
78.8
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).
2312
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).
90.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
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).
2043
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.
23.0
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).
74.1
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).
2025
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).
78.5
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).
1778
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).
87.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
1890
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.
23.0
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).
68.5
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).
2178
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).
74.3
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).
1510
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).
65.9
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).
1975
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).
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
91.6
Velocity (max)
87.2 - 91.3
Velo Range
88.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,242
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
82.8
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,504
Spin Rate (max)
2,312
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.8
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 84.3
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,431
Spin Rate (max)
1,803
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Area Code ID Series: New Jersey
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
87.8 - 89.9
Velo Range
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.7
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 76.2
Velo Range
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.3
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 80.5
Velo Range
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,778
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Future Games (Team NJ Invite)
Aug 2, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.2
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,300
Spin Rate (max)
2,185
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.0
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,198
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 - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,510
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 NJ Future Games Select (Session II)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 86.5
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.9
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,257
Spin Rate (max)
2,171
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
PBR Future Games (Team NJ Invite)
Aug 2, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
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)
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
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
2023
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.91
RSi (max)
1.91
RSi (avg)
1,947
Jump Power (max)
27.0
Jump Height (max)
26.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- NJ 2023 High School Scout Blog: Edition 7 - May 30, 2023
- Season Preview: Old Tappan - Mar 26, 2023
- 2023 Super 60: Statistical Analysis - Feb 8, 2023
- Super 60 Spotlight: Alex Kranzler - Feb 8, 2023
- Get to Know: Alex Kranzler - Jan 17, 2023
- Updated 2023 New Jersey Player Rankings - Sep 7, 2022
- PBR State Players of the Year Announced - Jun 21, 2022
- 2022 New Jersey Player of the Year: Alex Kranzler - Jun 21, 2022
- Uncommitted 2023s To Follow This Summer - Jun 1, 2022
- 2023 Rankings: Northeast Names to Know - May 16, 2022
- Updated NJ 2023 Rankings - May 12, 2022
- Trackman Traits - Pitching: 2023 RHP Alex Kranzler (Missouri Commit) - Apr 28, 2021
- Updated and Expanded 2023 Rankings - May 12, 2020
- 2023 NJ State Rankings Unveiled - Nov 7, 2019
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Kranzler has a physical, athletic frame at 6-foot-2 205-pounds. Fastball sat consistently at 89-92 touching 93 in a complete game outing in the Bergen County Tournament. His fastball has heavy, late life through the zone. Quick, compact arm action from a true-3/4 slot, Kranzler can bully hitters on the inner half. Slider shows glimpses of a plus offering when thrown down in the zone with more slurvy 11/5 shape at 73-76. Went a complete game, striking out 14 in a big win.
6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame. Clocked a time of 7.56 in the 60-yard dash. Starts in a balanced crouched stance with a smooth small load, then uses a short stride to start his swing. Bat speed is raw, has simple level swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found a couple of barrels in his rounds. Gap to gap approach. Kranzler had an exit velocity of 87 mph. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 81 mph; has a quick exchange and athletic footwork. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a compact arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-86 mph with a max of 88 mph; has sinking action and arm side control. His 10/4 curveball (66-69) showed sweeping action and glove side command. One of the top overall performers from the event.
6-foot-2, 190-pound physical frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. Begins in a wide stance with a quick load, then uses a long stride before his swing. Displays a simple swing plane and high finish. Pull side approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 85 mph. Had a high ¾ slot and a long arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.85. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a ¾ angle and a short arm action. He is a up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a low balance point with in line shoulders, coils around balance leg for a load before descending down the mound. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 81-82 mph and topped out at 82 mph; shows running action. Throws a tight curveball (64-66). He shows sinking action on his changeup (69-72).