Super 60 Spotlight: Janzen Keisel

Wed February 3, 2021
By Andy Sroka
Illinois and Wisconsin Assistant Director

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Prep Baseball Report will host the 19th edition of its prestigious, flagship event: the Super 60 Pro Showcase. Since the event’s inception in 2003, more than 300 players have been selected in the MLB Draft, including 22 first-round picks and 25 second-rounders.

We started our our march toward the Super 60 earlier this year, by highlighting the prospects set to join us, shining a light on their impressive player profiles that they've groomed through their high school years and beyond.

Janzen Keisel

Class of 2021 / RHP

Rankings  StateRank: 1 / POS: 1 OverallRank: 186 / POS: 58

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Gunnison Valley
    State: UT
  • Summer Team: Mountain West Baseball Academy
  • Height: 6-4
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Pitching
95
Max FB
(02/07/21)
91 - 93
FB
(10/09/20)
71 - 71
CB
(10/09/20)
79 - 80
CH
(10/09/20)
76 - 78
SL
(10/09/20)
Pitching
Max FB
95
FB
91 - 93
CB
66 - 70
CH
78 - 80
SL
72 - 77
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Pitching
Max FB
94
FB
91 - 93
CB
71 - 71
CH
79 - 80
SL
76 - 78
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Trackman - Fastball
94.5
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
90.7 - 93.2
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
90.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
2561
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
2450
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/09/20)
20.0
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
17.2
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
7.2
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
5.6
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
5.4
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
5.2
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
28
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
57
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
94.5
Velo Range
90.7 - 93.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
90.1
Spin Rate (max)
2561
Spin Rate (avg)
2439
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Fastball
Spin Rate (max)
2500
Spin Rate (avg)
2450
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Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
66.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
2224
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
2145
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
-8.3
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
-5.9
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
-19.7
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
-16.9
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.5
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
5.0
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
33
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
40
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.2
Velo Range
66.2 - 70
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.4
Spin Rate (max)
2224
Spin Rate (avg)
2145
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
78.5
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
72.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
2401
Spin Rate (max)
(02/07/21)
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
-6.7
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
-3.9
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
-14.0
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
-10.3
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.9
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.9
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
32
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
20
Zone %
(02/07/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
78.5
Velo Range
72.4 - 77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
72.6
Spin Rate (max)
2401
Spin Rate (avg)
2359
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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Trackman - Slider
Spin Rate (max)
2250
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Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
(02/07/21)
77.7 - 80.1
Velo Range
(02/07/21)
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/07/21)
1750
Spin Rate (max)
(10/09/20)
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/07/21)
13.1
IVB (max)
(02/07/21)
9.9
IVB (avg)
(02/07/21)
17.8
HM (max)
(02/07/21)
14.4
HM (avg)
(02/07/21)
5.9
Extension (avg)
(02/07/21)
4.8
Release Ht (avg)
(02/07/21)
21
Spin Score (max)
(02/07/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.4
Velo Range
77.7 - 80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.1
Spin Rate (max)
1685
Spin Rate (avg)
1663
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
Spin Rate (max)
1750
View Event

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
120
Hop+
(02/07/21)
85
Rise+
(02/07/21)
72
Sink+
(02/07/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Curveball
70
Hammer+
(02/07/21)
105
Sweep+
(02/07/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Pitch Scores - Slider
82
Hammer+
(02/07/21)
98
Sweep+
(02/07/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
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Scouting Report

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 life. 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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