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Uncommitted Spotlight - '22 RHP Steve Kovac (Reynolds)

August 27, 2021
Dan Jurik
Scouting Director - Pacific Northwest

One of the more intriguing uncommitted '22 arms we saw at our events this summer, RHP Steve Kovac (Reynolds). 

With his wiry frame and clean arm action, don't be surprised to see a jump from Kovac in 2022. His FB/SL combo plays especially well off of each other with his quality spin rates. 

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Steve Kovac

Class of 2022 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 76 / POS: 12

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Reynolds
    State: OR
  • Summer Team: Reynolds High School
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 155lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(10/24/21)
80 - 82
FB
(07/14/21)
66 - 70
CB
(07/14/21)
73 - 74
CH
(10/24/21)
70 - 73
SL
(10/24/21)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 82
CH
73 - 74
SL
70 - 73
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Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 82
CB
66 - 70
CH
71 - 73
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Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
(10/24/21)
82.1 - 82.7
Velo Range
(10/24/21)
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/24/21)
2293
Spin Rate (max)
(07/14/21)
2231
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/14/21)
IVB (max)
(10/24/21)
IVB (avg)
(10/24/21)
HM (max)
(10/24/21)
HM (avg)
(10/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/14/21)
Zone %
(10/24/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.9
Velo Range
82.1 - 82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
81
Spin Rate (max)
2131
Spin Rate (avg)
2091
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.6
Velo Range
80.9 - 82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.2
Spin Rate (max)
2293
Spin Rate (avg)
2231
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
(07/14/21)
66.9 - 69.6
Velo Range
(07/14/21)
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/14/21)
2371
Spin Rate (max)
(07/14/21)
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/14/21)
IVB (max)
(07/14/21)
IVB (avg)
(07/14/21)
HM (max)
(07/14/21)
HM (avg)
(07/14/21)
Extension (avg)
(07/14/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/14/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/14/21)
Zone %
(07/14/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.4
Velo Range
66.9 - 69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.3
Spin Rate (max)
2371
Spin Rate (avg)
2124
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
(10/24/21)
70.7 - 73.3
Velo Range
(10/24/21)
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/24/21)
2096
Spin Rate (max)
(10/24/21)
2094
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/24/21)
IVB (max)
(10/24/21)
IVB (avg)
(10/24/21)
HM (max)
(10/24/21)
HM (avg)
(10/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/24/21)
Zone %
(10/24/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
70.7 - 73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.5
Spin Rate (max)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
2094
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
(10/24/21)
73.3 - 74.0
Velo Range
(10/24/21)
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/14/21)
1824
Spin Rate (max)
(07/14/21)
1595
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/14/21)
IVB (max)
(07/14/21)
IVB (avg)
(10/24/21)
HM (max)
(10/24/21)
HM (avg)
(10/24/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/24/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/24/21)
Spin Score (max)
(07/14/21)
Zone %
(07/14/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
73.3 - 74
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.3
Spin Rate (max)
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
1532
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
72.1 - 74
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.5
Spin Rate (max)
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
1595
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(07/14/21)
Rise+
(07/14/21)
Sink+
(07/14/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(07/14/21)
Sweep+
(07/14/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Scouting Report

7/14/20

5-foot-11, 150 pounds with a lean frame and square build to upper half. Works from the first base side of the rubber with consistent, steady paced tempo/rhythm. Stays tall at leg lift while creating significant coil into his back hip. Hands come set high and break at chest height. Shows some cross action with his stride and landing. Mobile athlete. Moves very well through his hips/core and rotates easily into release. Proper sequence in the delivery allows hips to open up while his upper half stays closed. Finishes out front as backside comes around and falls off to the first base side due to the crossaction landing. Arm action gets extended early then shortens up into ¾ release. Noticeable quickness at the end with hand speed out front. Finishes with late intent. Frame and mechanics should allow for him to grow into more velocity with a productive off-season. CB shows potential with tight shape and 2300 rpm. FB shows life out of hand with carry into the zone


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