22.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
RHP
Joseph
Kessel
Ralston Valley (HS) • CO
6' 0" • 162LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Rough Riders
6' 0" • 162LBSR/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Rough Riders
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/24
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/24
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
242
Distance (max)
2/05/23
56
Sweet Spot %
2/05/23
-
60
4.13
30-yd
2/04/24
1.73
10-yd
2/05/23
17
Run speed (max)
2/04/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/04/24
2.00 - 2.08
Pop Time
2/04/24
Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
2/04/24
76.3 - 77.6
Velo Range
2/04/24
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/24
Slider
61.6 - 71.3
Velo Range
2/04/24
2191
Spin Rate (avg)
2/04/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
76
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
76
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1956
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2191
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.6
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,097
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 71.3
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,191
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2023 Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
1.24
RSi (max)
1.24
RSi (avg)
1,169
Jump Power (max)
23.4
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
82.07
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.45
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hits: RHH. Upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder, bat angle upright, quiet stance. Load with hands and backside, low leg lift, medium stride, rotational top half, longer to the baseball and through the zone.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 MPH. 242' max distance. Line drive swing with signs of developing power.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Shorter arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.44 pop times. Wide base, deliberate feet, quick transfer, soft hands, fluid working through the baseball. Conventional recieving set up, firm hands, works from the ground up.
Vizual Edge: 80.45 Edge Score
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hits: RHH. Upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder, bat angle upright, quiet stance. Load with hands and backside, low leg lift, medium stride, rotational top half, longer to the baseball and through the zone.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.7 MPH. 242' max distance. Line drive swing with signs of developing power.
Arm: RH. C-71 mph. Shorter arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.44 pop times. Wide base, deliberate feet, quick transfer, soft hands, fluid working through the baseball. Conventional recieving set up, firm hands, works from the ground up.
Vizual Edge: 80.45 Edge Score