86
Velocity (max)
2/11/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
Danny
Howard
Saint Ignatius (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Top Tier North Gold 15U
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Top Tier North Gold 15U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.6 - 86
Velo Range
2/11/24
2067
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Changeup
74 - 77
Velo Range
2/11/24
1721
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
2/11/24
2273
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Slider
68 - 70
Velo Range
6/06/23
2304
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2024
2023
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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).
85.4
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).
1958
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.
22.9
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).
67.3
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).
2273
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).
75.4
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).
1721
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
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).
2067
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.
25.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
1697
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.1
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).
2304
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).
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
84.6 - 86.0
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,373
Spin Rate (max)
2,273
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 76.8
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,828
Spin Rate (max)
1,721
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 83.0
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,171
Spin Rate (max)
2,067
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,343
Spin Rate (max)
2,304
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.3
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,779
Spin Rate (max)
1,697
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
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)
79.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
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A trio of power arms that showed well on the day are RHP Bennett Levinson (Lane Tech, 2025), who topped out at 88.4 mph, RHP Danny Howard (St. Ignatius, 2026), who topped out at 86 mph, and RHP Jake Marocchi (Plainfield North, 2025), who topped out at 85.9 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Some present strength throughout, athletic.
Delivery: Balanced leg lift, easy mover downhill, simple, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Longer action, lower 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Clean out of the hand, life through the zone. T2026, 1958 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 10/4 action, developing feel. T2373, 2273 average rpm.
CH: 74-77 mph. Thrown at arm-speed, fade. T1828, 1721 average rpm.