20.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/18/20
CLASS OF 2022
SS
RHP
Joshua
Kaplan
Ithaca College
Suffern (HS) • NY
5' 8" • 160LBS
L/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: NJ Marlins
Suffern (HS) • NY
5' 8" • 160LBS
L/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: NJ Marlins
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
10/18/20
16.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/18/20
-
Hard Hit %
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/18/20
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/20
327
Distance (max)
10/18/20
64
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
7.25
60
6/30/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
6/30/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
3/22/21
83.4 - 85
Velo Range
3/22/21
2357
Spin Rate (avg)
3/22/21
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
3/22/21
1135
Spin Rate (avg)
3/22/21
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
3/03/20
2519
Spin Rate (avg)
3/22/21
Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
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).
4.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
11.2
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1
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).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: NJ Marlins 10.17.20
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
82.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
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.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Scout Day: NJ Marlins 10.17.20
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
2290
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.
27.6
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).
69.5
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).
2486
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).
76.1
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).
1135
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).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
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).
2155
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.
27.2
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
2338
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).
72.5
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).
959
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).
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.5
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,348
Spin Rate (max)
2,251
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.3
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,575
Spin Rate (max)
2,466
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Wladyka Baseball Pitcher Showcase
Mar 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
83.4 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,474
Spin Rate (max)
2,357
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,587
Spin Rate (max)
2,519
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.0
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,323
Spin Rate (max)
1,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: NJ Marlins 10.17.20
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 81.5
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,315
Spin Rate (max)
2,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,365
Spin Rate (max)
2,297
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.7
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 72.7
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
971
Spin Rate (max)
959
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,223
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.3
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,544
Spin Rate (max)
2,363
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
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.
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
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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)
81.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.6
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
75.34
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 High School Scout Blog: Edition 2 - Apr 25, 2022
- Year in Review: Top INF Velocity / Class of 2022 - Dec 7, 2021
- State Games: Top Curveball Spin Rate (Peak) - Jul 19, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Top Fastball Velocities - Mar 13, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top INF Velocities - Mar 10, 2020
- Campus Series - St. John's: Full Statistical Release - Aug 1, 2019
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Physical: Lean, athletic 5-foot-11, 170lb frame; the Ithaca College commit ran a 7.25 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH - Balanced, even stance just at shoulder-width as the hands operated high to start. Utilized a short leg lift to initiate the bat head through a twitchy, flat path into the hitting zone. Matched pitch plane well with natural bat to ball skills, staying over the rear hip with minimal extra movements in the swing. Sprayed hard contact through the middle of the field, working into a firm/adjustable front side at impact en route to a T83 mph bat-exit velocity. Mostly singles power at the moment with ability to lift to the RCF gap for extra-bases (near 300 foot batted ball).
Defensively: The shortstop is a highly advanced defender, galloping to the spot with downhill momentum and feel for his body in space. Wasted no time off the bat, on the attack over the toes with intent to get rid quickly. A loud 87 mph arm strength from H ¾ slot played at game pace and transfers well with accuracy present.
Pitching: RHP - Began from the far right tip of the mound, operating with average pace to the delivery towards a balanced stack. Created intent and violent rotational drive down the slope into footstrike, releasing from a H ¾ slot into the zone. The FB landed at 83-85 mph with some carry to the top of the zone, mixing a two-plane 69-71 mph breaker at T2575rpms for awkward swings.
Physical: Lean and athletic 5-foot-7, 145-pound frame with room to add strength as he matures. 7.88 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH. Balanced even setup with the hands starting high at the ear with slight rhythm. Utilized a controlled lift-and-replace stride with a short shoulder turn for the load to initiate his swing. Showcased a strong top hand into the hitting zone through a flat barrel path yielding hard line drives to the pull-side during batting practice. Displayed high level bat to ball skills on balls on the inner half with short rotational power and feel through extension. Hit into a stiff front side and registered an 83 mph bat-exit velocity per Trackman Baseball.
Defensively: The primary shortstop has a chance to be a solid defender at the next level with enough pace to stick on the left side moving forward. Featured a low center of gravity with good lateral movement and a quick first step allowing for range to either side. A soft glove hand played smoothly out in front and repeatable, fluid transfers generated accurate throws out of a high ¾ arm-slot with ability to change the arm angles depending on the play. SS - 84 mph
Pitching: RHP - Pace in a compact delivery with a quick arm through a high ¾ slot on the front side. FB sat 78-81 mph with quality play up in the zone and mixed a tight 69-70 mph CB showing hard 11/5 break and high spin per Trackman Baseball. Attacked the zone with an edge during a solid outing.
Physical: 5-foot-7, 145-pounds. Wiry, compact frame.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Crouch stance, starts with weight on front foot, transfer weight with small leg kick, hands start high with very high back elbow Plus bat speed, hands clear zone quickly, swing is mostly upper half, could use lower half more, finishes with one hand.
Power: 75 MPH raw exit velocity. Consistent hard contact to pull side.
Defense: Approaches and attacks the ball low to ground, works ground up, consistent footwork fielding the ball on his glove foot.
Arm: Long arm swing with a 3/4 slot. INF - 84 MPH.
Pitching Delivery: Up tempo delivery, Stays in line with a balanced, repeatable follow through.
Arm Action: Long arm action dropping down out of the glove, accelerates through a high 3/4 release.
FB: T84, 82-84 MPH. Downhill plane, commands in zone with arm side run.
CB: 67-70 MPH. 11-5 shape with early break.
CH: 73-75 MPH. Keeps hand speed with arm side fade.
Offensively- the left handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Simple load actions. Quick direct path to the baseball. Displayed hard consistent contact to the pull side. Stays balanced throughout the swing. Defensively-the infielder displayed active footwork during the infield session at the campus series event. Moves well laterally. Kaplan has a quick exchange to a high ¾ arm slot. Pitching-the right handed pitcher displayed a balanced repeatable delivery during the live game action. Impressive outing working with a two pitch mix. Kaplan pitches from a high ¾ arm slot and pounds the FB with an impressive command. Kaplan is a 2022 who is a must follow.