20.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
Jacob
Kozelka
Lockport (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Academy
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball Academy
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/23
10.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
303
Distance (max)
2/26/23
80
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
7.65
60
2/26/23
4.2
30-yd
2/26/23
1.8
10-yd
2/26/23
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
68
C Velo
2/26/23
2.37 - 2.40
Pop Time
2/26/23
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/26/23
1539
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
72 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/26/23
1568
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
64 - 65
Velo Range
2/26/23
1818
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.65
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.37 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
11.4
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1539
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.
20.2
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).
64.3
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).
1818
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).
72.8
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).
1568
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,669
Spin Rate (max)
1,539
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
65.0
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 64.9
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,898
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.4
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,650
Spin Rate (max)
1,568
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
1,379
Jump Power (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
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.
72.26
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Long levers, fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, hangs foot slightly into a medium stride. Hands work under the ball into an uphill path, intent to lift, and uses the whole field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short, quick, whippy arm action.
Defense: 2.37-2.40 pop times. Soft hands, works up through the baseball, quick transfer.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg-lift, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm stroke into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight through the zone. T1669, 1539 average rpm.
CB: 64-65 mph. Slurvy 11/5 shape and action. T1898, 1818 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Plays with some finish to the bottom of the zone. T1650, 1568 average rpm.