87
Velocity (max)
10/12/20
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Ryan
Novakowski
Shippensburg University
Wilkes-Barre (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Keystone state bombers
Wilkes-Barre (HS) • PA
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Keystone state bombers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 86.3
Velo Range
10/12/20
2466
Spin Rate (avg)
10/12/20
Curveball
74 - 75
Velo Range
8/29/20
2356
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/21
Slider
71.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
2/28/21
2457
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/21
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/20
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/21
341
Distance (max)
10/12/20
67
Sweet Spot %
2/28/21
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/12/20
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/28/21
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.68
60
6/15/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
6/15/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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)
8.15
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
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
10.6
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).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
260
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
139
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
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.
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
2413
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.
28.8
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).
70.2
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).
2356
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).
73.0
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).
2457
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).
86.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
2321
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.
28.8
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).
68.2
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).
2229
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).
68.4
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).
2212
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).
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,454
Spin Rate (max)
2,413
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 71.3
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,439
Spin Rate (max)
2,356
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 74.2
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,528
Spin Rate (max)
2,457
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Last Chance Showcase (2021-2024)
Oct 12, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 86.3
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,508
Spin Rate (max)
2,466
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 65.5
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,287
Spin Rate (max)
2,230
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,319
Spin Rate (max)
2,235
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 82.4
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,514
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.3
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,472
Spin Rate (max)
2,228
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.1
Velocity (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2021 Keystone State Bombers Scout Day
Feb 28, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2020 PA State Games
Jun 15, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.4
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
51.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Year in Review: Peak Fastball Spin Rate via Trackman / Class of 2023 - Dec 18, 2021
- Keystone State Bombers Scout Day Spotlight: '23 RHP/3B Ryan Novakowski (Wilkes-Barre) - May 28, 2021
- Preseason 2021: Top Fastball Velocity Spin Rate (Peak) - Apr 30, 2021
- Year in Review - Top Fastball Spin Rate / Class of 2023 - Jan 28, 2021
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2023 Pitchers - Jun 9, 2020
- Fall 2019 Recap: Top Fastball Velocity - Dec 5, 2019
- Elite Prospect Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2019
- PBR Junior Future Games Update: Team Pennsylvania 14U Roster Finalized - Apr 10, 2019
- PBR Junior Future Games Trials (Session Two): Complete Results - Mar 25, 2019
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Physical: Strong, athletic 6-foot-3, 185-pound frame with a durable build and projectability throughout. 8.00 runner in the 60-yard dash. Offensively: RHH. Wide, slightly open stance with the hands starting with slight rhythm on the shoulder. Utilized a leg-kick stride in order to initiate the hands through a short and flat path into the hitting zone. Cleared the hips slightly early generating a mostly pull-side approach to the LCF gap, worked well through extension creating plenty of loft and natural backspin to the swing. Mature approach at the dish with good separation upon footstrike allowing for advanced power in the box. High finish while hitting into a stiff front side generating a peak bat-exit velocity of 92 mph per Trackman Baseball. A 40% fly ball rate / 30% hard hit percentage showed just how efficient he was during his batting practice round, 23.10 mph top hand speed according to Blast Motion demonstrating how quickly the hands jolt into the zone towards impact. Defensively: The third baseman flashed a wide setup with minimal activity through the baseball early on in the route, soft glove hand played out in front of the body with the chest getting over the toes in the posture, held a medium-high center of gravity with slight momentum towards the target. The arm played whippy across the diamond out of a high ¾ slot with strength to it. INF - 84 mph Pitching: RHP - Started from the far left of the rubber from a narrow setup, small side rocker step into a medium leg lift with advanced control in the delivery, impressive lower half drive while keeping the arm back for a long time allowing for hip-shoulder separation at delivery, held direction well while landing athletically through a high ¾ release. FB ranged from 84-85 T87 mph with a 45% in zone rate per Trackman Baseball, up to 29 Bauer units creating noticeable power on the bump. Mixed in a sharp 70-71 mph breaker with two plane shape at times and 11/5 depth to it getting up to 2286 max spin. Projects the best on the mound and the velocity keeps climbing each time we lay eyes on him.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 185 pounds; long, athletic, projectable frame. 7.68 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Upright, slightly open stance; uses a small stride for timing. average effort with flat path to the ball, good extension after contact; 10 degree bat angle into the zone via Blast Motion. Novakowski is able to produce 8 G’s of force with an on-plane efficiency of 45%. Consistent pull-side contact; average Trackman exit velocity of 77.99 MPH; peak exit velo was 94 MPH. Defensively: Upright, uses prep hop; lets the ball get to him but plays it out in front in the middle of his body. hands are down early, smooth hands and transfer; long arm swing with a 3/4 arm slot.
Pitching: Sets up with a wide base on the first base side, small drop step, average leg lift gets him in an athletic position to drive off his back leg. Short take back with a high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T 84 MPH, 79-82 MPH. Up to 84 with more in the tank, he commands this pitch well with some late tail to it. CB: 69-70 MPH. Small breaking, 11-5 shape. SL: 70-71 MPH. Pairs well with curveball, more lateral actions.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Strong, projectable frame. 7.7 runner in the 60; 4.57 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Tall, upright, slightly open stance with an even base, hands start just above shoulders and work back on load along with a medium stride for timing Swing is short, barrel is direct to the baseball and finishes high on an uphill plane. Hard contact from gap to gap. 86 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: Deliberate footwork, could charge the ball better, gets his glove down early and fields the ball in the middle of his body. Medium arm swing with a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 84 MPH.
Pitching: Fundamental, balanced delivery with a leg kick to the belt, strides down and out in line with some shoulder tilt to a repeatable release and follow through. Long, whippy arm action to a 3/4 release. FB: T84, 81-84 MPH. Downhill plane with life into the zone. CB: 63-66 MPH. Sharp 11-5 break with depth. SL: 66-68 MPH. Tight, shorter break.
6-foot-1, 185-pound freshman sat 82-85 from a high 3/4 arm slot up several mph from his solid performance as a member of the Team PA 14U roster at the PBR Junior Future Games in August. Displayed a solid lower half and a balanced, repeatable delivery. Curveball sat 65-67 with 11/5 rotation that at times shows two plane depth. Also commanded a slider with tighter, shorter break at 66-69. The right-handed hitter starts from a very narrow stance and initiates his swing with a leg hang stride. Gets to extension with regularity and creates backspin routinely. Registered a bat exit velocity of 84 mph and showcased sound defensive actions with straight line carry of 80 mph across the diamond.
6-foot-1, 185-pound primary pitcher sat 79-81 from a high 3/4 arm slot with a high leg stack and repeatable mechanics. Gets down hill routinely with arm-side run to his fastball. Curveball showed a high spin rate with 11/5 to 12/6 rotation and two plane break while sitting 62-64. Also showed above average feel for his slider with late break at 66-68. The right-handed hitter starts from a narrow stance and initiates his swing with a lift-and-replace stride. Showed the ability to stay behind the baseball while creating back spin. Registered a bat exit velocity of 82 mph and ran an 8.57 60-yard dash. Showcased active feet and good carry on throws of 76 mph across the infield.
+ 2019 PBR Junior Future Games Selection (14U Team Pennsylvania)