21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/24
CLASS OF 2027
3B
1B
James
Kernicky
West Chester East HS (HS) • PA
6' 2" • 187LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: West Chester Dragons National
6' 2" • 187LBSR/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: West Chester Dragons National
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2027 National
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Best Of Stats
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
11
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/24
40
Hard Hit %
8/02/24
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/02/24
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/28/24
359
Distance (max)
8/02/24
73
Sweet Spot %
3/11/23
7.57
60
8/02/24
4.1
30-yd
1/28/24
1.78
10-yd
8/02/24
17.9
Run speed (max)
8/02/24
81
INF Velo
1/28/24
81
OF Velo
1/28/24
66
C Velo
3/11/23
2.26 - 2.31
Pop Time
3/11/23
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
1/28/24
76.3 - 77.4
Velo Range
1/28/24
1936
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Curveball
67.8 - 71.4
Velo Range
1/28/24
1585
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
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)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.6
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
222
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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.
2024 East Coast Super Sophomore Games (NC Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2024 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
23 JR PA State Games
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Rising Stars: East
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
311
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
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.
2024 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 PA Preseason ID: Southeast
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Rising Stars: East
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
1936
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.
25.2
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).
69.6
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).
1585
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).
2024 West Chester Dragons Scout Day
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.4
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,936
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 71.4
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,714
Spin Rate (max)
1,585
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.39
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2024 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 12, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1.47
RSi (max)
26.0
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.79
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.43
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Physical: 6-0, 160 pounds; Long, slight build. 8 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 76 MPH.
Physical: Lengthy, projectable 6-foot, 160-pound frame. 4.39 runner in the 30YD.
Offensively: RHH. Strong, closed stance, as a high back-elbow directs positioning. Utilized a knee-knock stride to initiate his swing through a violent, rotational path into the hitting zone. Whippy actions towards the finish, allowing for a T86MPH EV, up to an estimated 311FT. 21MPH hand-speed gets extended often.
Defensively: The primary third baseman showed natural feel around the bag with 73MPH arm-strength across the INF. Adequate posture that slid behind the plate; pop times ranging from 2.26-2.31 (H ¾, 66MPH).