Wentz Excited To Take Pitching To The Next Level
August 30, 2022
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Gannon Wentz
Class of 2022 / C
Rankings
StateRank: 235 / POS: 23
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: CSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Thomas WorthingtonState: OH
- Summer Team: Bo Jackson Elite Black 18U
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Height: 5-11Weight: 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)
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)
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)
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
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 %
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
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 %
2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 23, 2021
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 %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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 %
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
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 %
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)
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
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)
2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 23, 2021
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)
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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 %
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
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 %
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)
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
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 %
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)
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
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)
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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)
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
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)
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)
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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)
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)
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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 %
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)
2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
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 %
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
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 %
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
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 %
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
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 %
2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 23, 2021
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 %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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 %
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)
2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 20, 2022
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
2021 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 9, 2021
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
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
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
Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
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
2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 23, 2021
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
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
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)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/21/21)
Rise+
(02/21/21)
Sink+
(02/21/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(02/21/21)
Sweep+
(02/21/21)
Videos
(2/20/22)
Player News
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- Results From 2022 Northern Ohio Preseason All-State - Feb 21, 2022
- 2021 Ohio State Games - Quick Hits - Oct 13, 2021
- Results From 2021 Ohio State Games - Oct 12, 2021
- 2021 Ohio State Games - Preview - Oct 4, 2021
- Results From 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Arms - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Bats - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Bo Jackson Elite - Feb 22, 2021
- 2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Jan 28, 2021
- Results From 2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Jan 25, 2021
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Sneak Peek - Jul 17, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 16, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 11, 2020
- Results From 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 9, 2020
- 2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 6, 2020
- 2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 2, 2020
- Results From 2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games - Jul 1, 2020
- Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2020
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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.”