Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

SS
RHP

Darren
Kistler

Walsh Jesuit (HS) • OH
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Premier Athletics

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/21
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/10/21
17.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/22
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/22
323
Distance (max)
7/07/21
57
Sweet Spot %
2/14/21
Run
7.08
60
10/10/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
79
INF Velo
6/15/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

79.5
Velocity (max)
2/05/22
77.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
2/05/22
1950
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22

Changeup

71.9 - 72.5
Velo Range
2/05/22
1829
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/21

Curveball

68.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
6/15/22
1963
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22

Slider

59.8 - 61.4
Velo Range
2/14/21
945
Spin Rate (avg)
2/14/21

Positional Tools

2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.13
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.4
60 Yard Dash
7.08
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Position
7.13
60-yard
79
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Make-up Session)
Oct 10, 2021
Position
7.08
60-yard
76
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Position
7.52
60-yard
73
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Position
7.25
60-yard
72
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
77.2
Distance Max
290
Distance Avg
166
Launch Angle Avg
21.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
73.5
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
188
Launch Angle Avg
28.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.22
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Make-up Session)
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
224
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
19.4
Bat Speed Max
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
65.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
19.4
Bat Speed Max
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
61.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Make-up Session)
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
56.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1885
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1959
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1514
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1808
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1839
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1609
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
60.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
945
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 78.1
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,874
Spin Rate (max)
1,819
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,047
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.2
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,472
Spin Rate (max)
1,377
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.22
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,049
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.5
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,977
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,867
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 %
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Make-up Session)
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,921
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,890
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,870
Spin Rate (max)
1,738
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.5
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.5
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 68.9
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,783
Spin Rate (max)
1,630
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.6
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 72.6
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,864
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.6
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 64.6
Velo Range
61.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,916
Spin Rate (max)
1,892
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.6
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 68.6
Velo Range
1,829
Spin Rate (max)
1,829
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.8
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,922
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 65.0
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,832
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
61.4
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.4
Velo Range
57.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
945
Spin Rate (max)
945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 66.8
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,536
Spin Rate (max)
1,456
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2021 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Make-up Session)
Oct 10, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.3
Slider
Velocity Avg
60.0
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Pitching
78
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
68 - 71
CB
71 - 72
CH
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.5.22
Feb 5, 2022
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
67 - 69
CB
70 - 72
CH
2021 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 7, 2021
Pitching
74
Max FB
73 - 74
FB
63 - 65
CB
67 - 68
CH
2021 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 16, 2021
Pitching
72
Max FB
71 - 72
FB
63 - 65
CB
64 - 66
CH
Scout Day: Premier Baseball 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Pitching
73
Max FB
70 - 73
FB
64 - 65
CB
66 - 67
CH
59 - 61
SL

Game Performance

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Pitch Ai

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Comments

6/15/22

SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic projectable build. In the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a high smooth load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is average and exhibits a loose rotational swing plane. Athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 79 mph; has sure hands, smooth athletic feet, and a lengthy packing exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.13. On the mound, showing good arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Athletic balance point. recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-78 mph; has arm side control and running action. (Max spin 1873; Avg 1819). Had plus action on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). (Max spin 2047; Avg 1963). Shows fading action and arm side command on his changeup (71-72). 


2/05/22

Darren Kistler: SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 148-pound. At the plate, Kistler had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Started in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 79 mph; had sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing some arm speed he had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 77-79 mph. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1950). Had some sweeping action on his 11/5 curveball (67-69). (Max spin 1976; Avg 1952). He shows slight fading action on his changeup (70-72). Ran a 4.03 30 yard dash.

10/10/21

Darren Kistler: SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (66.80 mph bat speed average). (19.77 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a leg kick. Found multiple barrels through his rounds. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; has soft consistent hands, athletic feet, and a clean exchange. Glovework is shown out front Showed consistent accuracy. Recorded a 60 time of 7.08 at the event. Solid on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Curveball (68-70 mph). Sat with his fastball at 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1920; Avg 1805). He has a 11/5 sharp changeup. 

7/07/21

Darren Kistler: SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 73 mph; had developing quick footwork, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.52. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Sat with his fastball at 73-74 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1869; Avg 1738). Throws a 11/5 curveball (63-65) that has some action. (Max spin 1882; Avg 1779). Had slight action and arm side control on his changeup (67-68). 


6/16/21

Darren Kistler: SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound athletic build. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 86 mph. (64.25 mph bat speed average). (20.05 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a controlled leg kick stride. Has average bat speed, short swing plane and level finish. Athletic in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 72 mph; shows smooth athletic feet, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.25. On the mound, showed good arm speed with a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-72 mph; shows arm side command and running action. (Max spin 1928; Avg 1864). Shows a 11/5 curveball (63-65) with gradual action. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1891). His changeup (64-66) shows fading action and arm side control.

2/14/21

Darren Kistler: SS/RHP, (2023) Walsh Jesuit, OH. 5-foot-8, 137-pound athletic frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Started in an athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is raw and has a short swing plane. Smooth in the infield, displayed a velocity of 71 mph; has soft hands, a fluid exchange, and smooth feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball one hand. Used a quick arm action to the bases. On the mound, showed good arm speed, also used a loose arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 70-73 mph; showed arm side control and running action. His 11/5 curveball (64-65) showed gradual action. His changeup (66-67) showed arm side command and fading action. Had gradual action on his 11/5 slider (59-61). Ran a 4.39 30 yard dash.


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