20.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Justin
Kerns
Lebanon (HS) • OH
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Pauer Baseball
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Pauer Baseball
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
252
Distance (max)
2/18/24
69
Sweet Spot %
2/18/24
7.4
60
2/19/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/18/24
2.10 - 2.22
Pop Time
2/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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).
79.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.0
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.
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
70.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.0
Exit Velocity (max)
62.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball - Feb 19, 2024
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2023
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- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
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Justin Kerns: C/OF, (2026) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-8, 145-pound. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Has efficient bat speed, level swing plane and balanced finish. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 71 mph during throw downs; has quick feet, consistent hands, and a natural transfer. had consistent pop times of 2.15-2.21. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4.