Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight - '21 1B/RHP Jack Kovanen (Wenatchee)


Dan Jurik
Scouting Director - Pacific Northwest

Earlier this month we were out in Moses Lake, WA at the The Six, a brand new indoor facility on the campus of Big Bend CC. 

With high school baseball on the horizon in both Washington and Oregon, pre-season events such as this prospects the opportunity to show off the progress they’ve made as they’ve patiently waited to get back out onto the diamond again. 

Showcases help identify which prospects have asserted themselves towards the top of their class as well as who might be one of the next youngsters to emerge onto the scene. They also serve as potential identifiers for invite-only events such as our Future Games and Junior Future Games

Full statistical release from the The Six, click below

The Six - Statistical Release

Today we're spotlighting '21 1B/RHP Jack Kovanen (Wenatchee)

UNCOMMITTED SPOTLIGHT

'21 1b/rhp Jack Kovanen (Wenatchee)

 

Jack Kovanen

Class of 2021 / 1B

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: 1B
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Wenatchee
    State: WA
  • Summer Team: Spokane Crew
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 235lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
83
Max FB
(03/13/21)
81 - 83
FB
(03/13/21)
68 - 70
CB
(03/13/21)
69 - 73
CH
(03/13/21)
Pitching
Max FB
83
FB
81 - 83
CB
68 - 70
CH
69 - 73
Position
8.37
60-yard
(03/13/21)
73
INF Velo
(03/13/21)
98
Exit Velo
(03/13/21)
Position
60-yard
8.37
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
98
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
81.2 - 82.4
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2070
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1977
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.5
Velo Range
81.2 - 82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
80.1
Spin Rate (max)
2070
Spin Rate (avg)
1977
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
67.7 - 68.8
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2242
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2223
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
68.8
Velo Range
67.7 - 68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.9
Spin Rate (max)
2242
Spin Rate (avg)
2223
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.3
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
70.8 - 71.3
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
1540
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1529
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(03/13/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
71.3
Velo Range
70.8 - 71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.9
Spin Rate (max)
1540
Spin Rate (avg)
1529
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
60.2
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2219
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2219
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
Trackman - Knuckleball
Velocity (max)
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
57.2
Spin Rate (max)
2219
Spin Rate (avg)
2219
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
98.3
Exit Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
238
Distance (avg)
(03/13/21)
338
Distance (max)
(03/13/21)
Hard Hit %
(03/13/21)
Sweet Spot %
(03/13/21)
Line Drive %
(03/13/21)
Fly Ball %
(03/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(03/13/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
82.2
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
338
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
(03/13/21)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(03/13/21)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
(03/13/21)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
(03/13/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(03/13/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(03/13/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(03/13/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/13/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
20.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
69.9
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/13/21)
Rise+
(03/13/21)
Sink+
(03/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(03/13/21)
Sweep+
(03/13/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Scouting Report

3/13/21

6-foot-2, 235 pounds with a strong, durable frame & present strength. Fits the corner INF profile with his power and arm strength. Offensively starts tall, with a narrow lower half and some coil/inward turn with his upper half. Takes a slow, controlled load into his backside with a knee knock load. Hands stay quiet near back shoulder & show a subtle stretch back before beginning swing. Swing stays compact and accelerates through the zone quickly. Rotates well through his core and stays tall at contact. Defensively showed sound, easy footwork around the bag at 1B. Stays in his stance and lets the ball travel into his set-up. Feet stay tight together & he utilizes more of a hip hinge to work down to the ball. Size gives him a solid catch radius when receiving. Showed soft glove hand while taking throws from across the diamond. Long arm path with 3/4 release. Adjusted arm slot as needed when turning 3-6-3 double play. On the mound, flashed a 3 pitch mix with a deliberate pace & consistent delivery. Stays tall and gathered over the mound at leg lift with a high knee drive. Lower half shows coil near his back shoulder while shoulder line works towards target. Slight bend on back leg as he separates and gets down the mound. Full extension from both glove side and throwing arm. Lands with clean direction and allows hips to open up easily. Arm action gets extended then shorts up quickly into high 3/4 release. Creates leverage down the mound with extension through release out front. FB/CB/CH combination with feel for all 3.