Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

OF
C

Jack
Novak

Illinois Wesleyan University
Lincoln-Way Central (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/21
20.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
Power
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/09/22
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
321
Distance (max)
2/15/21
60
Sweet Spot %
2/15/21
Run
7.02
60
8/09/22
3.89
30-yd
8/09/22
1.67
10-yd
8/09/22
19.6
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
8/09/22
78
C Velo
2/15/21
2.04 - 2.18
Pop Time
8/09/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.02
Pop Time
2.04 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Outfield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.14
Pop Time
2.05 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Outfield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Pop Time
2.10 - 2.23
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.6
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Position
7.02
60-yard
2.04 - 2.18
Pop Time
86
OF Velo
75
C Velo
94
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Position
7.23
60-yard
82
OF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Position
7.14
60-yard
2.05 - 2.22
Pop Time
81
OF Velo
78
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Position
7.09
60-yard
2.10 - 2.23
Pop Time
78
OF Velo
75
C Velo
82
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
87.8
Distance Max
246
Distance Avg
109
Launch Angle Avg
8.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
83.6
Distance Max
321
Distance Avg
216
Launch Angle Avg
21.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
78.7
Distance Max
312
Distance Avg
164
Launch Angle Avg
17.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
109
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
256
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
60.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
66.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
3.89
60 Yard Dash
7.02
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.89
30-yd
7.02
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.23
RSi (max)
1.23
RSi (avg)
1,937
Jump Power (max)
31.2
Jump Height (max)
31.1
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
2021
Edge Score
74.44
Edge Score
70.07

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

4/21/23

Illinois Wesleyan commit. Novak helped the Knights go 3-2 on the week with wins over Batavia (19-4), Bolingbrook (15-12), and No. 3 St. Laurence (16-6). On the Week Novak went 12-for-20 (.600) with a triple, seven doubles, 13 RBIs, 11 runs scored, and only one strikeout. Against Batavia, he went a perfect 3-for-3 with two doubles, six RBIs, and four runs scored. He went a perfect 4-for-4 with a triple, two doubles, five RBIs, two runs scored and a walk against Bolingbrook, and he added a double with an RBI and a run scored against No. 3 St. Laurence.

8/09/22

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic, long-levered frame with projection.
Hits: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, short stride. Quiet, easy swing, ball jumps off the barrel with above-average feel for the barrel.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 MPH. 246' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-86 mph. High over the top delivery with looseness in the arm and carry.
Defense: 2.04-2.18 pop times. Squared setup, directional transfer, clean release.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 74.44 Edge Score

5/10/22

Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 185 in the state of Illinois. Lean, athletic 6-foot, 180-pound right-handed hitting infielder got the start at short and led off for Lincoln-Way Central. Balanced setup, slightly open front foot, bat rests on the shoulders, very minimal pre-pitch movement, short toe-tap stride. Short, repeatable swing, quick through the zone, uses the whole field, line drive type hitter. A sub 4.3 runner down to first base. At shortstop, plays on the balls of his feet. Works with steady hands while fielding out in front. 

6/29/21

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open setup, short stride, displays balance. Short, repeatable swing, level bat path, attacks inside of ball, consistently used middle of the field, line drives.
Power: 90.85 max exit velocity, averaged 82.14 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 to high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through baseball with small crow hop.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60. 

2/15/21

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-foot-0, 185-pounds. Lanky, upside frame that projects.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, fluid pre-pitch hand rhythm into a subtle bat tip load, short stride, stays balanced through contact. Simple swing without much added movement, short and level bat path through the zone, line drive approach.
Power: 93.41 max exit velocity, averaged 85.28 mph. 321’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.22 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Wide base from the crouch, works upright at gather, long to release. Attacks the baseball on the outfield, glove hand works out front of body, crowhops to release.
Run: 7.14 runner in the 60. 

8/09/20

Positional Profile: OF/C
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RH. Tall setup, rhythmic pre-pitch movement in hands, smooth load, short stride to even.  Short and level path, sprays line drives to all fields.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm plays short and over-the-top behind the dish, accurate throws. Works more from a high 3/4 slot in the outfield.
Defense: 2.10-2.23 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Feet work in line out of the crouch, quick transfer at times. Patient to the baseball on the grass, slight crow hop pre-release, plays through at times.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. 

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