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Derek Wenzel
Derek Wenzel
Derek Wenzel
Derek Wenzel
Derek Wenzel

CLASS OF 2028

RHP
OF

Derek
Wenzel

Basic Academy (HS) • NV
5' 11" • 172.4LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
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2028 National

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Pitching

Fastball

90
Velocity (max)
7/22/26
88 - 90
Velo Range
7/22/26
2272
Spin Rate (avg)
7/22/26

Changeup

79 - 80
Velo Range
6/04/26
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
7/22/26

Curveball

77 - 80
Velo Range
7/22/26
2455
Spin Rate (avg)
7/22/26

Slider

78 - 80
Velo Range
7/22/26
2307
Spin Rate (avg)
7/22/26
Power
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
5/27/26
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/27/26
359
Distance (max)
1/28/26
80
Sweet Spot %
5/27/26
Hitting
23
Hand Speed (max)
5/27/26
71
Bat Speed (max)
1/22/25
14
Rot. Acc (max)
3/10/24
46
Hard Hit %
1/28/26
Run
7.14
60-yd
1/28/26
4.00
30-yd
1/28/26
1.76
10-yd
1/22/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
1/28/26
Defense
79
INF Velo
1/28/26
90
OF Velo
5/27/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

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1/28/26
Derek Wenzel, Basic Academy (NV), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Big leg kick with control. Quick actions throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm action. High 3/4 action with full extension through.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Has some life to it. Natural carry to the top of the zone. T2189, 2076 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Tight and controlled spin. Lives on the outer half and down in the zone. T2036, 1997 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Sharp biting action that dives away from the zone. Controls well. T2187, 2164 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Hard running action with a little depth. Plays well off of the FB with arm side tail. T1430, 1365 average rpm.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.
1/28/26
Derek Wenzel, Basic Academy (NV), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, high hands, balanced. Level path with quick twitch ability. Stays through CF which promotes the ability to spray to all fields. 68.8 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 359' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-79 mph. OF-87 mph. Consistent and quick arm from the OF. Shows a strong arm with true ability to backspin every throw.
Defense: Moves well, uses feet to put himself in best position to make a throw with efficient momentum.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 80.77 Edge Score
1/22/25
Derek Wenzel, Basic Academy (NV), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 171-pounds.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch. Far right side of rubber. Quicker pace in his delivery. Medium, coiled leg kick. Drop and drive type delivery. Gets down the mound with intent. Finishes over front side with some fall to glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, controlled arm cycle. High 3/4.
FB: T83, 76-83 mph. Natural arm side life. Commands in the zone with more life to come. T1841, 1684 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Developing pitch that flashes some loop. Tighter, more effective when located down in the zone. T2118, 2063 average rpm.
CH: 71-71 mph. Present heaviness, arm side life with lower spin rate. Repeats arms speed well. T1320, 1320 average rpm.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.
1/22/25
Derek Wenzel, Basic Academy (NV), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-10, 171-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly opened set up. Quiet, low hovering leg kick that lands back to square., Loose in his pre-pitch. Works down through the ball with some natural lift in his extension. Flashes of present power, especially to the pull side. Balanced finish. 68.3 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Long, loose arm. High 3/4 to Over the Top slot.
Defense: Controlled defensive actions. Feet work to get him on line to his target and cut down the distance. Efficient in his exchange with accurate throw to follow.
ATH: 7.22 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.40 max vertical.

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