Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2021

RHP

Janzen
Keisel

Oklahoma State
Gunnison Valley (HS) • UT
6' 4" • 185LBS
L/R
Travel Team: Mountain West Baseball Academy

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

95
Velocity (max)
2/07/21
90.7 - 93.2
Velo Range
2/07/21
2439
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Changeup

77.7 - 80.1
Velo Range
2/07/21
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Curveball

71 - 71
Velo Range
10/09/20
2145
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

Slider

76 - 78
Velo Range
10/09/20
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21

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Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
91.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2439
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2145
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1663
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2359
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
94.5
Velocity (max)
90.7 - 93.2
Velo Range
90.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,561
Spin Rate (max)
2,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,145
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.5
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,401
Spin Rate (max)
2,359
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,685
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Arizona Sr Fall Classic
Oct 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
2,500
Spin Rate (max)
2,450
Spin Rate (avg)
Trackman - Slider
2,250
Spin Rate (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
1,750
Spin Rate (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
95.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.0
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Pitching
95
Max FB
91 - 93
FB
66 - 70
CB
78 - 80
CH
72 - 77
SL
Arizona Sr Fall Classic
Oct 9, 2020
Pitching
94
Max FB
91 - 93
FB
71 - 71
CB
79 - 80
CH
76 - 78
SL

Game Performance

Visual Edge

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Comments

2/29/24
The Cowboys’ Sunday starter is still developing fastball command and the ability to pitch, but his fastball velocity and its underlying analytics are undeniable. He reminds of former Poke Victor Mederos, a sixth-round pick by the Angels in 2022 who has already reached the Majors. From a ¾ release point, and with above-average effort, Keisel ran his fastball up to 97 mph with between 18 and 22 inches of IVB. However, his heater played down due to his command, often missing over the middle of the plate, and there is fair deception to his delivery. His 83-86 slider flashed average with spin in the 2,550-2,600 rpm range, but it was an inconsistent second offering. Similar to Mederos, Keisel profiles as a reliever at the pro level and he will likely be selected in the middle rounds of Day Two.
8/15/23

Cape CodAfter a strong freshman campaign in Provo for BYU, Keisel took his talents to Stillwater for the 2023 season. He battled injury and inconsistency, posting a 7.85 ERA in just 18.1 innings. Heading to the Cape this summer, trying to make up for lost developmental time, Keisel logged 25 innings and a 3.96 ERA. Standing 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds he’s a three-quarters righthander with a low release height. He has a shorter takeaway with a fast circle in back and good arm speed out front. He can sometimes collapse his front side and get out of sync, but overall the arm and delivery work, and there is some deception. During our look, Keisel sat 92-94 for four innings and bumped 95-96. His fastball plays well up in the zone with higher spin rates in the 2300-2600s and IVB ranging from 18 inches to 24 inches. He also showed the makings of two swing-and-miss secondary pitches in his 86-87 mph changeup (a real weapon against lefties) and his 80-84 mph slider with tight spin, good tilt and spin into the 2600 rpm range. He was able to land both pitches for strikes, as well as expand for use as a chase pitch out of the zone. Overall, his location is more control than command and his pitchability could still use more refinement. He does have a realistic chance to make a big jump and vie for day one draft consideration thanks to his mid-90s heater, bat-missing ability with three pitches and an athletic, physical frame.

Have seen this young man since his sophomore year. A small town kid with a big arm and oozes proj strength and weight gains with maturity. A XL frame at 603 180 that’s long and lean with a streamlined athletic build. Features long arms and big hands with a loose wrist to spin the ball. Pitching out of the stretch at the moment, due to coming back from TJ surgery, his velo hasn’t missed a beat. The delivery is simple and controlled with a high flexible kick to delivery while getting into his legs and shows leverage and plus arm speed. The FB 90-94 comes out clean with riding life. The CB 78-79 spins with solid shape and tight biting depth. The CH 85 is still a work in process, yet he projects two above average pitches with S/M tendencies. Committed to BYU.

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