83
Velocity (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Wilson
Kruse
Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
6' 6" • 210LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North Black
6' 6" • 210LBS
L/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North Black
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 83
Velo Range
7/20/23
1742
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Changeup
71 - 72
Velo Range
2/13/22
1383
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
7/20/23
1635
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
1742
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.
21.7
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).
63.5
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).
1635
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).
71.2
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).
1383
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).
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 81.5
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,742
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 64.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,777
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 71.7
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,538
Spin Rate (max)
1,383
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
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Xavier commit. Currently ranked No. 133 in the state. 6-foot-5, 195-pound frame, long and lanky frame with plenty of room to fill out. Kruse creates a tough look for opposing hitters thanks to his low ¾ release. He worked a sinking fastball in the 79-83 mph range to pair off a low 70s curveball with 1/7 action.
LHP Wilson Kruse (Oak Park-River Forest, 2024) provided us quite the upside look at Sunday’s event, standing at a lanky, thin-levered 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame. Kruse controls his body well downhill for his age and stature, while his arm played loose on the backside with easy rhythm through release. Kruse’s fastball played with natural cutting action created by his finger placement on the seams, topping at 83 mph while sitting in the 80-82 mph range throughout. Though still developing feel for his secondaries, Kruse has jumped onto our prospect radar after a promising showing in his PBR debut.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. High upside frame.
Delivery: Deliberate tempo down the mound, controlled leg-kick into balance point, tall/fall operation down the mound, remains in-line with the plate with a square landing foot.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 79.5-81.5 mph. Plays with some tilt through the zone. T1821, 1742 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-64.4 mph. Gradual 1/7 shape with depth. T1776, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 70.8-71.7 mph. Plays with fading action to the arm-side. T1538, 1383 average rpm.