84.3
Velocity (max)
2/27/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
1B
Joshua
Novak
St. Olaf College
Benet (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rake City
Benet (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Rake City
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 84
Velo Range
2/27/21
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Changeup
78 - 80
Velo Range
3/20/21
1605
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Curveball
71.5 - 73.2
Velo Range
3/20/21
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2021
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2045
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.
24.5
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).
71.7
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).
2109
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).
78.5
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).
1590
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
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).
2128
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.
27.2
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).
66.3
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).
1979
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).
72.5
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).
1532
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).
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 83.9
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,346
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.4
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,605
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Aurora Preseason I.D.
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 83.9
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,054
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,119
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.9
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,633
Spin Rate (max)
1,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Trials
Jun 10, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,128
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.3
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.2
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.2
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,621
Spin Rate (max)
1,532
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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).
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)
82.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
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)
72.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
71.01
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Broad shoulders, equally distributed strength.
Delivery: Repeatable mechanics, drop and drive, strides in-line with the plate, foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick 3/4 arm action.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Late sinking action, arm-side run. T2345, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Sharp 11/5 action. T2178, 2133 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Maintains fastball arm-speed, arm-side action, thrown with intent. T1741, 1605
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 220-pounds. Large, broad-shouldered frame; strength attached throughout.
Delivery: Smooth/rhythmic drop and drive type delivery, lead leg swings to an open-toed landing, works direct to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Flashed slight arm-side action; strikes. T2054, 1931 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp late break off an 11/5 shape. Thrown with fastball intent. T2119, 2079 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. Developing feel but flashed fade and arm-side run. T1633, 1574 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only with a quick slide-step, lead leg swing, open-toed landing, upright finish.
Arm Action: Long and loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Comes out clean. Some ride up in the zone.
CB: 64-67 mph. 11/5 shape. Gradual action.
CH: 72-73 mph. Near fastball arm speed. Flashed cut.