78.9
Velocity (max)
6/06/23
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
OF
Kai
Motoyama
Upper Arlington (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Bo Jackson Elite
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Bo Jackson Elite
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.5 - 77.9
Velo Range
2/18/24
2088
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Changeup
67.9 - 69.6
Velo Range
2/19/23
1604
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Curveball
63.6 - 66.4
Velo Range
2/18/24
2262
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Slider
64.8 - 65.2
Velo Range
2/18/24
2263
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
246
Distance (max)
2/19/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
19
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
59
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
7.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.73
60
2/19/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
78
OF Velo
2/19/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.73
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.
11.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
127
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.6
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: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
246
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.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
59.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
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).
2088
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.
27.0
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).
65.5
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).
2104
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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).
2263
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).
78.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
1906
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.
25.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
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).
2240
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).
68.9
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).
1604
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 77.9
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,160
Spin Rate (max)
2,104
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
65.2
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 65.2
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.9
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 76.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
1,924
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 64.0
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,369
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.19.23
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,865
Spin Rate (max)
1,794
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
63.0 - 65.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,516
Spin Rate (max)
2,262
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 69.6
Velo Range
1,626
Spin Rate (max)
1,604
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 19, 2024
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 9, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 9, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 7, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Bo Jackson Elite Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
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Kai Motoyama: RHP/OF, (2026) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-10, 165-pound. Solid on the mound, showing some arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point and downhill shoulders. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2131; Avg 2088). His 11/5 curveball has gradual action. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2104). Has late tight action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2306; Avg 2263).
Kai Motoyama: RHP/OF, (2026) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound. Projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a short clean arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo stretch only type pitcher who shows easy effort. He has even shoulders and a strong consistent balance point. Lands closed with an athletic recoil finish. (Max spin 2054; Avg 1923).
Kai Motoyama: RHP/OF, (2026) Upper Arlington, OH. 5-foot-10, 175-pound lean lanky frame. (58.0 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic crouched stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is flashed, exhibits an upward swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 78 mph; had a natural exchange, firm hands, and choppy in control footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and uninterrupted slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.73 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, had a loose moderate arm action and an over-the-top arm angle with consistent developing arm speed. Stretch only type pitcher who shows decent effort. Has a strong balance point with downhill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1864; Avg 1794).