CLASS OF 2027

Ranked No. 55 in Ohio's 2027 class. Committed to Miami (OH). 212-pound frame. At the plate, produced a notable 97 mph exit velocity. Defensively, Keffaber possesses premium arm strength behind the plate, registering 80 mph with top pop times of 1.94-1.98, and posted a 7.48 laser-timed 60.

2/14/26

Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon (OH), 2027

Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. Physical frame with strength present.
Hit: RHH. Controlled stroke; contact comes easiest when he stays through the middle.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 mph. 379 foot max distance.
Arm: RH. 78 mph.
Pop Time: 1.94-1.98.
Run: 7.41 60 (1.85 10-yard, 4.12 30-yard).

6/23/25

Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. 6-3/205 with strength and presence. Catch/throw is advanced with 1.99–2.03 pop times, arm 74. RH bat shows power upside (max EV 94). Physical frame and defensive tools make him an intriguing backstop.
Hit: RHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.03 pop times.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60.

1/25/25

Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.

10/13/24

Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Long, lean, athletic pro-style frame.
Hit: RHH. Aggressive forward move, brings a no-batting-gloves hardnosed mentality into the box. Does not give up at-bats easily.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.

1/27/24

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural transfer, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.01-2.10. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot.

7/18/23

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (60.8 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing, used a level swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 65 mph. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 65 mph; had consistent pop times of 2.11-2.26. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.18.

1/21/23

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (17.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open crouched stance with a tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is average, exhibits a long swing plane and low finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 64 mph during throw downs. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 64 mph; he produced a pop time of 2.12-2.22.

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