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Wentz Excited To Take Pitching To The Next Level

August 30, 2022
Bruce Hefflinger
PBR Ohio Senior Writer

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Wentz Excited To Take Pitching To The Next Level

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Gannon Wentz

Class of 2022 / C

Rankings  StateRank: 235 / POS: 23

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Thomas Worthington
    State: OH
  • Summer Team: Bo Jackson Elite Black 18U
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
86
Max FB
(07/08/20)
80 - 84
FB
(06/30/21)
70 - 73
CB
(09/26/20)
74 - 75
CH
(01/23/21)
71 - 73
CT
(07/08/20)
60 - 61
KN
(01/23/21)
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
79 - 82
CB
65 - 67
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
80 - 84
CB
67 - 69
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
80 - 83
CB
66 - 70
CH
73 - 73
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
80 - 82
CB
65 - 68
CH
74 - 75
KN
60 - 61
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
77 - 81
CB
70 - 73
CH
70 - 72
CT
68 - 70
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
82
FB
77 - 82
CB
63 - 67
CH
70 - 72
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 81
CB
67 - 69
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
86
FB
78 - 81
CB
68 - 69
CH
70 - 72
CT
71 - 73
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
78 - 80
CB
70 - 71
CH
64 - 66
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
78
FB
72 - 78
CB
65 - 67
CH
66 - 68
KN
56 - 57
View Event
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
75 - 80
CB
63 - 65
CH
68 - 70
View Event
Position
7.13
60-yard
(02/20/22)
1.99 - 2.07
Pop Time
(02/20/22)
84
INF Velo
(02/21/21)
80
C Velo
(01/23/21)
89
Exit Velo
(02/20/22)
Position
60-yard
7.13
Pop Time
1.99 - 2.07
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
89
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.4
Pop Time
2.03 - 2.12
INF Velo
73
C Velo
75
Exit Velo
81
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.4
Pop Time
2.03 - 2.09
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
83
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.32
Pop Time
2.02 - 2.15
INF Velo
84
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
84
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.5
Pop Time
2.08 - 2.3
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
75
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.5
Pop Time
2.02 - 2.16
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
83
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.52
Pop Time
2.12 - 2.22
INF Velo
74
C Velo
71
Exit Velo
85
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.67
Pop Time
2.16 - 2.21
INF Velo
77
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
79
View Event
Position
60-yard
7.48
Pop Time
2.05 - 2.13
INF Velo
74
C Velo
72
Exit Velo
73
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
(07/08/20)
79.5 - 83.5
Velo Range
(10/09/21)
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/09/21)
2313
Spin Rate (max)
(10/09/21)
2192
Spin Rate (avg)
(01/23/21)
IVB (max)
(07/08/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/08/20)
HM (max)
(07/08/20)
HM (avg)
(07/08/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/09/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/29/20)
Spin Score (max)
(01/23/21)
Zone %
(07/08/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.8
Velo Range
79.5 - 83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.2
Spin Rate (max)
2313
Spin Rate (avg)
2144
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.7
Velo Range
77 - 82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.2
Spin Rate (max)
2248
Spin Rate (avg)
2116
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82
Velo Range
71.3 - 82
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.4
Spin Rate (max)
2283
Spin Rate (avg)
2192
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86
Velo Range
78.7 - 82.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.8
Spin Rate (max)
2046
Spin Rate (avg)
2019
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
80.5
Velo Range
74.4 - 80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.5
Spin Rate (max)
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
1850
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
(07/08/20)
67.3 - 69.3
Velo Range
(07/08/20)
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/08/20)
2312
Spin Rate (max)
(01/23/21)
2266
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/21/21)
IVB (max)
(02/21/21)
IVB (avg)
(02/21/21)
HM (max)
(02/21/21)
HM (avg)
(02/21/21)
Extension (avg)
(06/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/21/21)
Spin Score (max)
(01/23/21)
Zone %
(06/29/20)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.7
Spin Rate (max)
2266
Spin Rate (avg)
2266
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.3
Velo Range
60.9 - 68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.8
Spin Rate (max)
2312
Spin Rate (avg)
2176
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
69.3
Velo Range
67.3 - 69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.5
Spin Rate (max)
2171
Spin Rate (avg)
2120
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
66.9
Velo Range
60.8 - 66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
62.2
Spin Rate (max)
2104
Spin Rate (avg)
1813
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Slider
69.7
Velocity (max)
(10/09/21)
67.6 - 69.6
Velo Range
(10/09/21)
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/09/21)
2292
Spin Rate (max)
(10/09/21)
2216
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/09/21)
IVB (max)
(10/09/21)
IVB (avg)
(10/09/21)
HM (max)
(10/09/21)
HM (avg)
(10/09/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/09/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/09/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/09/21)
Zone %
(10/09/21)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
69.7
Velo Range
67.6 - 69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.2
Spin Rate (max)
2292
Spin Rate (avg)
2216
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
(02/21/21)
70.6 - 71.9
Velo Range
(07/08/20)
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/21/21)
1939
Spin Rate (max)
(06/29/20)
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/29/20)
IVB (max)
(07/08/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/08/20)
HM (max)
(06/29/20)
HM (avg)
(06/29/20)
Extension (avg)
(06/29/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/21/21)
Spin Score (max)
(06/29/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
1711
Spin Rate (avg)
1711
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.9
Velo Range
70.6 - 71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.2
Spin Rate (max)
1596
Spin Rate (avg)
1489
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.3
Spin Rate (max)
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
1939
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Splitter
59.4
Velocity (max)
(07/08/20)
57.9 - 59.1
Velo Range
(07/08/20)
55.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/08/20)
791
Spin Rate (max)
(07/08/20)
1321
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/08/20)
IVB (max)
(07/08/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/08/20)
HM (max)
(07/08/20)
HM (avg)
(07/08/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/08/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/08/20)
Trackman - Splitter
Velocity (max)
59.4
Velo Range
57.9 - 59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
55.4
Spin Rate (max)
791
Spin Rate (avg)
1321
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
View Event
Trackman - Cutter
73.5
Velocity (max)
(07/08/20)
71.5 - 73.5
Velo Range
(07/08/20)
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/08/20)
2060
Spin Rate (max)
(07/08/20)
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/08/20)
IVB (max)
(07/08/20)
IVB (avg)
(07/08/20)
HM (max)
(07/08/20)
HM (avg)
(07/08/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/08/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/08/20)
Zone %
(07/08/20)
Trackman - Cutter
Velocity (max)
73.5
Velo Range
71.5 - 73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.6
Spin Rate (max)
2060
Spin Rate (avg)
1995
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/20/22)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(02/20/22)
213
Distance (avg)
(10/09/21)
307
Distance (max)
(02/20/22)
Sweet Spot %
(02/20/22)
Line Drive %
(02/20/22)
Fly Ball %
(10/09/21)
Ground Ball %
(01/23/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.7
Distance (avg)
195
Distance (max)
307
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.8
Distance (avg)
213
Distance (max)
284
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
74.9
Distance (avg)
139
Distance (max)
277
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
78.4
Distance (avg)
167
Distance (max)
257
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
60.8
Distance (avg)
102
Distance (max)
235
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
70.3
Distance (avg)
163
Distance (max)
270
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
View Event
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
(06/08/21)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/22)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
(07/08/20)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/08/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/08/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/08/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/08/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(01/23/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
21.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
64.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
63.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
63.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
60.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
20
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
56.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
View Event
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
65
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
View Event

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/21/21)
Rise+
(02/21/21)
Sink+
(02/21/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
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Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
View Event
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/21/21)
Sweep+
(02/21/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
View Event
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
View Event

Wentz Excited To Take Pitching To The Next Level

WORTHINGTON - The original plan was to be a catcher in college. But that has changed for Gannon Wentz.

“My main dream growing up was catching at the D-I level, my dad was a catcher,” Wentz related. “But I realized I was a really good pitcher and I started to focus on wherever I could land a spot, catching or pitching.”

The future is now on the mound after a commitment to Kent State.

“I started talking to them mid-summer of this year,” explained the recent graduate of Thomas Worthington. “I went to one of their camps the year before and I was in contact and emailed with them the past year. They contacted Tom Schaffer, my coach with Bo Jackson, and that really helped my recruitment. They watched me two or three times pitching, starting and in relief, and I pitched well. That led to an offer.”

While there was still uncertainty as far as college went for Wentz after graduating high school, surprisingly he was not that worried as an uncommit the summer after graduation.

“I wasn’t too nervous,” Wentz explained. “Originally I planned to go to IMG in Florida for a post-grad year. I knew I just needed exposure and an opportunity. But I love the opportunity I have at Kent. My sister and my mom both went there.”

The idea of being two hours from home instead of 17 is definitely a plus in the eyes of the 18-year-old.

“I like the thought of being closer to home,” Wentz admitted. “I have family in the Kent area so it’s definitely a better fit for me than Florida.”

Kent State sees Wentz fitting in well.

“They like my drive and my competitiveness,” Wentz noted. “I show a lot of emotion and care about everything being perfect. I’ve always been one of the smaller and weaker kids but I’ve been in the weight room and now my fastball is up to 89.”

The improvement has been vital in reaching the next level.

“I do a lot of long toss and a lot of work on my own,” Wentz related. “I like working by myself. Me and a buddy do long toss and I do my plyos in the weight room. I’ve never had a pitching coach, it all comes natural.”

Davidson and Marietta, where his dad went to school, were others being considered by the 5-11 160-pounder, who also credited PBR for playing a role in his recruitment.

“PBR really helped,” Wentz explained. “I used a lot of the tweets and shoutouts from PBR to promote myself which really helped. Also, going to PBR events I was able to use my numbers with such a well-used platform.”

Already at college, Wentz is confident about what he can provide the Mid-American Conference program.

“I’ll bring a lot of energy,” Wentz said. “I’m a leader, I don’t see an age difference mattering there. I’ll take anyone under my wing. I like to lead and never settle.”

Business will be the major for Wentz, who finished high school with a 3.6 GPA.

“It was relieving to commit, like a calm knowing where I’m going,” Wentz said. “I have two teammates going there which is huge. After I committed it was pure excitement. I made 20 phone calls in like 10 minutes. It was super exciting.”

The excitement has not worn off with school at Kent State beginning.

“I’m just excited for the atmosphere there and the coaching I’ll get,” Wentz concluded. “Coach (Mike) Birkbeck, the pitching coach, can teach me so much. I’ve made it to this level pretty much by myself.”


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