85
Velocity (max)
8/30/21
CLASS OF 2019
LHP
Cole
Kaufman
Des Moines Area CC
Waukee (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 205LBS
L/L • 23yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Waukee (HS) • IA
6' 0" • 205LBS
L/L • 23yr 9mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Rankings
2019 National
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2019 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.6 - 85
Velo Range
8/30/21
2156
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
Curveball
78.6 - 79.8
Velo Range
8/30/21
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
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).
2156
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.
25.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
Curveball
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).
1978
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Changeup
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).
1725
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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Aug 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.0
Velocity (max)
83.6 - 85.0
Velo Range
83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,264
Spin Rate (max)
2,156
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,047
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.3
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,790
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
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Notes
News
- PBR Iowa High School Team Preview: Waukee - May 23, 2020
- Commitment Spotlight - '19 Cole Kaufman, LHP, Waukee - Nov 1, 2018
- PBR Fall Championships: Upperclass Scout Blog - Sep 17, 2018
- PBR IA Scout Day- IA Sticks- 2019 & 2020 Grads: Instant Analysis - Aug 22, 2018
- IA Top Prospect Games: Instant Analysis - Aug 6, 2018
- MN Preseason All-State: Pitcher Evaluations - May 2, 2018
- IA Prospect ID- Quad Cities: Instant Analysis - Apr 30, 2018
- MN Preseason All-State: Instant Analysis - Mar 19, 2018
- IA Underclass Prospect Games: Pitching Evaluations - Sep 1, 2017
- IA Underclass Prospect Games: Infield Evaluations - Aug 30, 2017
- PBR IA Scout Day- Iowa Sticks: Instant Analysis - Aug 25, 2017
- IA Preseason All-State- Pitcher Evaluations - Apr 6, 2017
- IA Preseason All-State: Infielder Evaluations - Apr 3, 2017
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8/5/18- 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. #75 player in current IA 2019 rankings. On mound; higher crouched balance point with turn, hides baseball, compact arm action, lands inline, shows extension and finish to plate. Fastball was 79-83 mph with late tailing action away from RHH. Breaking ball has improved, thrown with conviction, producing tighter rotation, and sharper break for strikes. Flat running action on changeup with avg. fade. 7.65 runner. Rolling hand rhythm, body load, looks to elevate, hard pull side contact, line drive and fly ball approach, would benefit from greater extension through contact, solid pop in bat, 83 mph exit velocity. Sure soft hands in field with above avg. arm at position, moves well in field, easier actions and is comfortable around the bag, 81 mph arm across infield.
4/29/18- 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. #66 ranked player in IA 2019 class. On mound; tempo to delivery, longer draw straight back in arm path, compact through release. Strike thrower with good feel for zone with fastball at 79-81 mph with varying action to plate. Breaking ball is 66-68 mph with 1/7 shape and lands for strikes. Changeup is 70-71 and is thrown near fastball arm speed with solid fade and sink. 7.12 runner. Tall athletic setup, easy leg kick trigger, lift in swing plane, stiffer finish through extension, pull approach with solid pop in bat, 83 mph exit velocity. Shows solid footwork and actions, sure hands, receives well around bag, 83 mph arm strength across infield.
3/18/18- 6-foot, 190-pound left-handed hitting pitcher. #66 ranked player in IA 2019 class. Rocker step into medium balance point, lands inline to catcher, short 2 piece arm action, with solid extension and finish to plate. Fastball was 78-80 mph with varying action to plate and solid control of zone. Breaking ball has 1/7 shape with solid depth and shape for strikes. Changeup is thrown near fastball arm speed with depth and fade to arm-side of plate.
7/31/17- 5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; short turn into medium balance point, slight pie arm action, hides ball from hitter, with slight cross-fire delivery. Fastball was 78-80 mph with flashes of late cut action. Curveball has good tilt, thrown with 1/7 shape, inconsistent command left short of plate. Turns changeup over creating solid fade and sinking action. 4.88 runner. Tall stance, body load, short path through zone, lift in swing plane, pull approach, spray contact, 81 mph exit velocity. Soft hands in field, solid footwork, comfortable around bag, sound receiver at first, 78 mph arm across infield.
3/5/17- 5-foot-10, 180-pound left-handed hitting first baseman. 8.01 runner. Simple load, spin hitter, narrow base, pull approach, inconsistent contact at this event, 79 mph exit velocity. Sound glove, avg. around bag, accurate arm, 77 mph arm strength across diamond. On mound; short ¾ arm slot, uses front side in delivery, occasionally upright on release. Fastball was 78-80 mph with long finish out front. Changeup was best secondary; thrown at fastball arm speed for strikes. Inconsistent shape and spin on breaking ball.