73.7
Velocity (max)
7/18/23
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
OF
Abe
Kirkwood
Walsh Jesuit (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: T3 Warhawks
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: T3 Warhawks
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
69.6 - 72.6
Velo Range
7/18/23
1748
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Changeup
57.7 - 62.5
Velo Range
6/21/22
1360
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Curveball
59 - 60
Velo Range
6/21/22
1566
Spin Rate (avg)
6/21/22
Slider
62.7 - 66.6
Velo Range
7/18/23
1724
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/18/23
67.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/18/23
243
Distance (max)
6/21/22
44
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/18/23
68
Bat Speed (max)
7/18/23
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.4
60
6/21/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
67
INF Velo
6/21/22
78
OF Velo
7/18/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.17
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.8
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).
75.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.4
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 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.9
Exit Velocity (max)
67.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern OH Rising Stars ID
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.5
Exit Velocity (max)
64.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
155
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
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).
1748
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.
24.5
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
Slider
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).
1724
Slider
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).
68.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
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).
1719
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.
25.8
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).
59.5
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).
1566
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).
60.0
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).
1360
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).
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.7
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,892
Spin Rate (max)
1,748
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.4
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,938
Spin Rate (max)
1,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Northern OH Rising Stars ID
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
68.7
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,857
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.9
Velocity (max)
59.2 - 59.9
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,622
Spin Rate (max)
1,566
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.6
Velocity (max)
57.7 - 62.5
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,463
Spin Rate (max)
1,360
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Quick Hits - Jul 19, 2023
- Results From 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Jul 19, 2023
- Results From 2022 Northern Ohio Rising Stars - Jun 22, 2022
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Abe Kirkwood: RHP/OF, (2027) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a big leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Pull side up the middle approach. In the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 78 mph. Clocked a 60 time of 8.17 at the event. Confident athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a compact short arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses some effort. Balance point is tall with downhill shoulders during delivery. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1892; Avg 1747).