24.6
Hand Speed (max)
8/19/20
CLASS OF 2021
C
RHP
Jacek
Strain
Plattsburgh State University of New York
Shenendehowa (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 176LBS
R/R • 21yr 10mo
Travel Team: Capital City Kings 18U
Shenendehowa (HS) • NY
5' 11" • 176LBS
R/R • 21yr 10mo
Travel Team: Capital City Kings 18U
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/19/20
29.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/18/20
8
Hard Hit %
9/18/20
94
Exit Velocity (max)
8/19/20
84
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/18/20
321
Distance (max)
9/18/20
58
Sweet Spot %
9/18/20
6.94
60
8/19/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
8/19/20
2.01 - 2.17
Pop Time
8/19/20
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
8/19/20
82 - 84
Velo Range
8/19/20
2115
Spin Rate (avg)
8/19/20
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
8/19/20
1789
Spin Rate (avg)
8/19/20
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
10/02/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
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).
4.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
251
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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 NY Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.5
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.
2020 NY Unsigned Senior Showcase
Sep 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Northeast Open (NY Session)
Aug 19, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
2115
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.
25.5
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).
70.8
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).
1789
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).
2020 Northeast Open (NY Session)
Aug 19, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,115
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 72.7
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,789
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 C/RHP Jacek Strain (Shenendehowa) - Apr 23, 2021
- Diamonds in the Rough: Week 8 - Feb 3, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Catcher Arm Strength / Class of 2021 - Feb 1, 2021
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2021 Catchers - Apr 10, 2020
- NYS Games: Full Statistical Release - Jul 5, 2019
- Academic Games: Full Statistical Release - Jun 11, 2019
- Fall Review: Top Catcher Arms - Dec 19, 2018
- Eastern New York ASG: Full Statistical Release - Sep 18, 2018
- On Deck Preview: Eastern NY All-Star Game (Catchers/Corners) - Sep 12, 2018
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Physical: 5-foot-11, 176 pounds; sturdy build, twitchy mover. 6.97 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Wide stance with a bat wrapped around his head, uses a simple stride forward to distribute weight to his back leg, effectively loading it. Aggressive movements from the lower half, violent back side turn with a uphill swing with quick hands, uses his upper body well to stay connected to the barrel. Displayed the ability to put it all together in his swing and transfer it to BP. Hard hits all over the field, working around pull side with pop; peak Trackman exit velocity of 90 MPH.
Defensively: Wide stance, somewhat lifted out of the crouch; moves well out of the crouch with some intent behind the movements, gains ground to the target. Soft hands with a seamless transfer, smooth all around defensively; short actions in the arm, right to the ear with good acceleration through the throw. 2.02-2.13 pop times. C - 75 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 165 pounds; muscular, sturdy build. 6.94 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open front side with a relaxed bat on his shoulder; quiet actions, uses a simple stride forward with no weight shift on his back foot strictly firing forward. Above average use of his lower half, clearing hips routinely with slight uphill bat path as his hands work down toward armpit as the pitch is coming. Barreled a lot of balls deep pull side and some loud drives back at the screen; peak Trackman exit velocity of 94 MPH.
Defensively: Low to the ground, compact set up giving the pitcher a small target; quick feet, gaining significant ground toward his target on pop. Soft hands and seamless transfer; short take away from the glove, high 3/4 slot, 79mph velocity from the crouch. 2.01-2.17 C - 79 MPH.
Pitching: Very tall, rigid posture on leg lift into a drift down the mound. Very long arm swing, reaches back and whips quickly through the throwing window. FB: T 84MPH, 82-84 MPH. Showed command for a downhill fastball that lived in the lower portion of the strike zone. CB: 71-73 MPH. Curveball was a quality pitch with good two plane movement.
Has an athletic lean build at 5-foot-11, 165 pounds. Ran a 7.18 in the 60 yard dash. Offensively- The right handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance with feet shoulder width apart. Takes a short stride towards the pitcher before attacking the baseball. Showed some pull side pop. Stays balanced throughout his swing. Top exit velocity was 90 MPH. Defensively- As a catcher, sits back in a wide low stance. Shows active footwork. Front side flies slightly open. Has a quick exchange and quick release from a high ¾ arm slot. Top throwing velocity was 90 MPH. Pop time ranged from 2.07-2.15.
An athletic projectable 5-foot-11, 163 pounds. Offensively- Stands in the box in a tall stance. Short stride towards the pitcher. Presented a short compact swing . Quick direct path to the baseball. Gets full extension after the point of contact. Stays balanced throughout his swing. Top exit velocity 86 MPH. Defensively- Sits in a low stance. Presents a big target for the pitcher. Above average footwork. Quick transfer and quick release. Top throwing velocity 75 MPH. Pop time ranged from 2.06-2.12 . The 2021 Catcher is a must follow.
Lean build 5-foot-11 155 pounds. Ran 4.23 home to first. Offensively- Stands in the box. Tall stance square toward the pitcher. Straight path to the baseball. Displays a strong bat with consistent contact and good pop. Has a slight lift at the point of contact. Finishes in a one hand finish. Top exit velocity 87 MPH. Defensively- sits back in a low stance. Presents a big target. Is a good receiver of the ball. Quick feet. Slight jump after receiving the ball. Quick transition. Quick release. Throwing velocity 74 MPH pop time rage is 2.03-2.08. The 2021 Graduate is a must follow.
5-foot-10, 155-pounds. Ran a 7.28 60 Yard Dash. Offensively - , Balanced, slightly open set-up with weight pre-loaded onto back leg. Bat stays flat and relaxed before getting into better hitting position during forward stride. Athletic lower half that produces full hip rotation thru contact. Smooth, one-handed finish. Flashed lft in swing to pull-side. Exit Velocity was 85 MPH. Defensively - Receives with a low center of gravity and shows a soft glove hand. Feet get working in line to 2nd base quickly during exchange. Quick, compact arm action with 3/4 release. Arm Strength was 72 MPH. And pop times were between 2.12-2.28.