23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
josh
kirkwood
Marshall (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Decatur Commodores 18u
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Decatur Commodores 18u
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2023 National
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Best Of Stats
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/21
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/10/20
79
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/21
293
Distance (max)
6/10/20
27
Sweet Spot %
6/10/20
7.57
60
6/10/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
6/10/20
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/24/21
2.28 - 2.51
Pop Time
2/24/21
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
2/24/21
75.6 - 77.5
Velo Range
2/24/21
1891
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Curveball
62.5 - 64.1
Velo Range
2/24/21
1803
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.28 - 2.51
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.3
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
95
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
36.1
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.
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
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).
1891
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.
24.7
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).
63.3
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).
1803
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).
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 77.5
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 64.1
Velo Range
61.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,803
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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)
63.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Leg lift works across body, lands square to target, finishes to first base side of mound.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight, downhill action at times. T1976, 1891 average rpm.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action. T1854, 1802 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wide, closed setup, starts on ball of front foot, leg kick. Short swing, level path, peak hand speed of 21.7 MPH, works inside the ball.
Power: 89.64 max exit velocity, averaged 78.96 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.51 pop times. Gains ground towards second on throwdowns, clean exchange.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Lean strength in frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance; bat rests on shoulder, front foot pivoted and pigeon-toed totally inward. Loads back into big coil, substantial leg kick to big stride even. Long, fast bat off an uphill bat path; produces gap-to-gap contact, some loud.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee. Bat path and innate strength help project for power potential.
Arm: INF - 75 mph. Short arm circle to high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Exchanges are consistently clean; plays through the ball well. Footwork is fluid.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pounds. Defined lean muscle.
Delivery: Slight tilt at balance, falls towards first base side on release, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-74 mph. Primarily plays straight but occasionally showed arm-side run.
CB: 58-64 mph. 10/4 shape thrown with near fastball arm speed.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, pre-pitch load and leg-lift timing trigger. Short bat path, level through the zone at times and lifts the baseball.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, clean transfer.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.