87
Velocity (max)
8/09/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
OF
Jack
Buckalew
Augustana College (IL)
Monticello (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Monticello (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.7 - 86.2
Velo Range
8/09/22
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
6/23/22
2246
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/23/22
2239
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
7.77
60
8/09/22
4.29
30-yd
8/09/22
1.9
10-yd
8/09/22
17.7
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
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)
7.77
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
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).
2151
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).
71.2
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).
2246
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
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).
2239
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 86.2
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,271
Spin Rate (max)
2,151
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.6
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.9
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,391
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.0
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 75.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
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.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
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
1.90
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
1.42
RSi (max)
1.78
RSi (avg)
1,517
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Augustana commit. Currently ranked No. 217 in the class of 2023. Stands at a strong and athletic 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Buckalew gives Monticello a quality one-two punch between Luke Teschke (Illinois State; 2024) and himself. Showed confidence on the mound working with quick pace at times. Simple delivery, high leg lift into drop and drive delivery, toe lands square. Short, compact, clean arm out of high ¾ slot. Fastball sat 83-84 mph with arm-side fade. Curveball sat 69-71 mph with 11/5 shape, quality spin (2,290 rpm), can land at the bottom of the zone, swing-and-miss pitch.
RHP Jack Buckalew (Monticello) is an uncommitted 2023 who ran his fastball up to 86.6 mph (2,151 average rpm) to go along with two different breaking balls that both average 2,200+ rpm).
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Uses entire body well throughout operation, medium balance point that builds up momentum into stride, remains in-line with the plate with a slightly closed landing foot.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 to over-the-top slot.
FB: T86.6, 84-86 mph. Life out of the hand with finish through the zone. T2271, 2151 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Sharp downer action, 11/5 plane with depth. T2391, 2246 average rpm.
SL: 70-75 mph. Sharp 10/4 shape, late action at times. T2247, 2239 average rpm.