21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
2B
Ethan
Kuzma
Royalton-Hartland (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 145LBS
L/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Gronk Nation
5' 10" • 145LBS
L/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Gronk Nation
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
253
Distance (max)
6/27/22
73
Sweet Spot %
6/27/22
7.56
60
9/17/22
4.3
30-yd
6/27/22
1.86
10-yd
6/27/22
17.7
Run speed (max)
6/27/22
82
INF Velo
2/20/23
81
OF Velo
2/21/22
76
C Velo
2/21/22
2.03 - 2.13
Pop Time
2/20/23
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
7/21/23
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 66
Velo Range
7/21/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
7.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.34 - 2.46
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
8.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.74
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.13
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.51 - 2.59
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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.
6.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.49
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.30 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
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.
7.3
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
62
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-3.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
121
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
251
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
119
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.3
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.
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
62
Distance (avg)
194
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Niagara CCC Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
121
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
72
Distance (avg)
129
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Upstate)
Apr 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
74.2
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Niagara CCC Scout Day
Sep 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
61.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - West
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Upstate)
Apr 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
8.00
60-yd
15.3
Run speed (max)
0.77
RSi (max)
1.03
RSi (avg)
883
Jump Power (max)
20.4
Jump Height (max)
20.4
Jump Height (avg)
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
2.18
RSi (max)
2.18
RSi (avg)
993
Jump Power (max)
22.6
Jump Height (max)
21.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
76.22
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.22
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 142 pounds; Proportional, slender build. 8 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are soft while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. 2.03-2.13 pop times. C - 75 MPH. INF - 82 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.77 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.07-2.16 pop times. C - 73 MPH. INF - 77 MPH. At the infield postition plays in an upright balanced position. Uses a prep hop to get into his ready position, attacks the ball with a quick first step. His glove works through the baseball while flipping his hips to make a good throw from a standard 3/4 arm slot.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 142 pounds; Average, lean build. 7.9 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.06-2.11 pop times. C - 76 MPH. INF - 79 MPH. OF - 81 MPH. Behind the plate, starts in a one knee down stance. Receives quietly and transfers on the way out of the crouch. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. In the infield, stays low to the ground and sits back on the ball. Fields out in front and transfers smoothly. Throws from a 3/4 slot
Physical: Strong frame. 8.74 runner in the 60; 5.13 home-to-1B.
Offensively: LHH. Back knee is bent, the front knee is straight. Bat is shoulder high, large leg kick into load action Level swing path, hands out in front and directly to the ball, consistent contact. Middle approach contact hitter. 58 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.51-2.59 pop times. INF: Gets the glove out early, starts low and approaches the ball low, fields the ball in the middle of his body and brings it into his stomach C: Low stance, square feet, smooth ball transition, accurate throws to second that will get stronger with development. INF: Short arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot, C: Short arm swing 3/4 slot. C - 59 MPH. INF - 60 MPH.
Kuzma continues to do well in workouts. The 2024 graduate was impressive during his batting practice portion of the Last Chance event. The left handed hitter displayed a quick direct path to the hitting zone. Hard consistent contact to the pull side. The 2024 graduate finishes in an upright position and stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively, Kuzma displayed active footwork. Works with an above average exchange and quick release from a mid 3/4 arm slot. Kuzma has solid actions and will be a player to follow as he continues to develop.
A lean 5-foot-1, 96 pounds. Offensively- the left handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance slightly open. Short quick direct path to the baseball. Displayed pull side pop. Impressive live game performance at the NY Jr. Future games. Defensively- the catcher displayed active footwork. Sets up in a low wide stance. Smooth exchange and quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. As a SS, Kuzma has an aggressive approach to the baseball. Gets rid of the ball quickly. Quick exchange to a high ¾ arm slot.