24.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
2B
Henry
Kufa
Carlinville (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Midwest Dodgers
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Midwest Dodgers
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/09/22
31.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/22
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/22
300
Distance (max)
8/09/22
50
Sweet Spot %
8/09/22
7.4
60
8/09/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
8/09/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
6/15/22
80.9 - 83.1
Velo Range
6/15/22
2079
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Changeup
69 - 72
Velo Range
6/15/22
1392
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Curveball
64.6 - 66.3
Velo Range
6/15/22
2269
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
12.1
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
129
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.8
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
72.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
St. Louis Open
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
St. Louis Open
Jun 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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).
2079
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.
25.3
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).
65.5
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).
2269
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).
70.5
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).
1392
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).
St. Louis Open
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 83.1
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,079
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,269
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,577
Spin Rate (max)
1,392
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
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.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.40
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
1.84
RSi (max)
1.84
RSi (avg)
1,541
Jump Power (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
29.4
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
69.01
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: 2023 Position Player Analysis - Oct 31, 2022
- St. Louis Open: Quick Hits - Jun 16, 2022
- St. Louis Open: Preview Story - Jun 10, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Jun 5, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2022
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Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Slightly open, balanced setup, short stride. Creates whip in swing, line-drive approach and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 72.5 MPH. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Short compact arm action works from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Bounce pre-pitch, travels low to the ground, gets around the baseball up the middle. Hands play out front and funnel inward, clean transfer, quick to release on the move.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 69.01 Edge Score
A winner from the Lockport Preseason ID, INF/RHP Henry Kufa (Carlinville, 2023) was another infielder to show well at Wednesday’s event. Kufa stayed flat to contact in the zone with athletic hands, spraying line drives throughout his round. His Blast Motion metrics were amongst the day’s best, averaging 22.7 mph of hand speed and reaching a 29.9 g max of rotational acceleration. He showcased steady, sure-handed actions on the infield with a quick release and was also up to 83 mph on the mound.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base. Open setup. Short stride to even. Short, quick swing. Stays inside the baseball. Line-drive hitter. Pull-side tendencies.
Power: 85.1 max exit velocity, averaged 76.8 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork. Smooth actions on the infield. Confident hands. Plays loose.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic, highly repeatable, tall and fall delivery. Works in line with target. Occasionally lands with an open front toe.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, compact arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.1, 80.9-83.1 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in and around the zone. T2139, 2078 average rpm.
CB: 64.6-66.3 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth. Able to locate for strikes. T2293, 2268 average rpm.
CH: 69.3-71.7 mph. Arm side fade. Sinking action at times. T1576, 1391 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, minimal load and short stride. Maintains balance, simple, quiet swing, controls the barrel, whole field approach and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 87.7 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 293’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Agile and athletic. Quick lateral movements. Soft hands. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
INF Henry Kufa (Carlinville, 2023) impressed our staff during the infield portion of the event. The Southern Illinois product displayed soft hands, quick feet, quick exchange and showed an athletic advanced feel moving laterally quickly and efficiently. His arm is loose and his throws had life and plenty of carry; up to 82 mph across. The 5-foot-10, 160-pound, right-handed hitter has a simple, quiet swing and controls the barrel with a whole field approach.