@derek-jelen 
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Derek
Jelen
Niagara-Wheatfield (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: USA Prime
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/04/21
64
Hard Hit %
2/20/23
101
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
358
Distance (max)
2/20/23
89
Sweet Spot %
8/04/21
7.23
60-yd
6/26/23
4.00
30-yd
6/26/23
1.73
10-yd
6/27/22
19.0
Run speed (max)
6/26/23
87
INF Velo
2/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
6/27/22
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/20/22
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/22
Changeup
75.8 - 76.9
Velo Range
6/27/22
1959
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/22
Curveball
67.9 - 70
Velo Range
6/27/22
1612
Spin Rate (avg)
6/27/22
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Physical: 5-11, 185 pounds; Long, slight build. 7.45 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a a finish around the back. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 84 MPH.
Physical: 5-11, 185 pounds; Proportional, slight build. 7.23 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 98 MPH via Trackman. Consistent hard hit percentage.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 84 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 182 pounds; Muscular, athletic build. 7.39 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 101 MPH via Trackman. Very aggressive.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 87 MPH. Athletic actions.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; Average, proportional build. 7.45 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Registered hard hit % of 38.1.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while being aggressive. Hands work through the ball with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Uses an arm side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 77-81 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 67-70 MPH; showed depth. CH: 76-77 MPH; fading action.