21.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/10/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
2B
Steve
Michniak
Kent State Tuscarawas
Streetsboro (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 150LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: IVL
Streetsboro (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 150LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: IVL
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/10/21
16.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/21
-
Hard Hit %
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/21
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/10/21
240
Distance (max)
6/23/20
55
Sweet Spot %
6/23/20
7.31
60
2/10/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
2/12/20
76
OF Velo
2/12/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
6/23/20
70.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
6/23/20
1666
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1366
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Curveball
57.7 - 59.9
Velo Range
6/23/20
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
10.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
8.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
77
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
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).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.3
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: IVL 2.10.21
Feb 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
77
Distance (avg)
166
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2020 Northern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
77.7
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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: IVL 2.10.21
Feb 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Northern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
57.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
1666
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.
23.4
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).
58.8
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).
1891
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).
60.6
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).
1366
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).
2020 Northern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,831
Spin Rate (max)
1,666
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)
57.7 - 59.9
Velo Range
56.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.6
Velocity (max)
60.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,366
Spin Rate (max)
1,366
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 Scout Day: IVL - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: IVL - Feb 11, 2021
- 2020 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 29, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Jun 25, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Complete Evaluations - Mar 8, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Feb 15, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Feb 13, 2020
- 2019 Ohio Underclass Games II - Complete Evaluations - Jul 24, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Complete Evaluations - Jul 15, 2019
- 2019 Ohio Underclass Games II - Top Performers - Jul 8, 2019
- Results from 2019 Ohio Underclass Games II - Jul 5, 2019
- Results from 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Jun 21, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Top Performers - Jun 21, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Complete Evaluations - Mar 6, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Sneak Peek - Feb 12, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Top Performers - Feb 11, 2019
- Results from 2019 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Feb 8, 2019
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Steve Michniak: OF/2B, (2022) Streetsboro, OH. 5-foot-9, 150-pound. Capable during batting practice, Michniak clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. Began in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was average, and displayed a level swing plane. Through his round he found some barrels. Line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 76 mph; has a natural exchange, quick choppy feet, and firm hands. Clocked a time of 7.31 in the 60-yard dash.
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an open setup. Fluid load that leads to a balanced launch. Smooth stroke on a level path. Worked gap to gap. All field abilities
Power:Contract bat with developing tools.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
Max BP Exit:77 mph
Max BP Distance:239 ft
Field:In the outfield he plays with an uptempo pace in his approach. Slows tempo a bit during play through. Ball skills are on par for class. Also worked out in the infield. Plays with a relaxed tempo throughout process. Not flashy but appears to be sure-handed.
Throw:Clean arm, accurate thrower, more strength to come.
Defensive Projection:LF/2B.
2/12/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Goes with a back load to hands during knee pinch timing trigger. Loose, whippy stroke that travels on a mostly downhill path to contact. Low line drive to ground ball flight in BP. Found the barrel often.
Power:Line drive pop.
Offensive Projection:Table Setter.
Top BP Rapsodo Exit Velocity:78
Top BP Rapsodo Distance: 105
Field:In the outfield he plays with quick feet, getting too and through the baseball in a timely fashion. Ball skills are more than serviceable. Also worked out in the infield. Although he appears slightly more natural in the outfield he has the look of a guy who you could throw in at second, maybe even third base and he would get the job done.
Throw:Compact, clean arm through a high-3/4 slot coming from the right side.
Defensive Projection:Multiple Spots.
2/6/19
Body Type: 5-foot-9, 132-pound prospect.
Swing Mechanics: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Simple approach mechanically.
Hit: Vertical barrel launch prior to a level path to contact. Swing will show some lift at times. Handsy hitter that can generate some whip through the zone. Worked the middle of the field in BP.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity. Much more to come.
Offensive Projection: Ball Mover.
Run: 7.59 60-yard dash.
Field: In the outfield he plays with quick, aggressive feet. Developing ball skills with an urgent release. Also worked out in the infield. Direct feet. Plays fast. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw: Velo plays up due to quick transfer.
Defensive Projection: CF/LF/2B.