21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Christopher
Kanick
Depew (HS) • NY
6' 2" • 182.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Buffalo Blizzard
6' 2" • 182.3LBSR/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Buffalo Blizzard
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
6.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/26/23
77
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/26/23
287
Distance (max)
6/26/23
64
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
7.6
60
6/26/23
4.19
30-yd
6/26/23
1.8
10-yd
6/26/23
18
Run speed (max)
6/26/23
83
INF Velo
2/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
6/30/23
77 - 81
Velo Range
6/30/23
1816
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
70.6 - 71.6
Velo Range
2/20/23
1848
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
6/30/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
70 - 73
Velo Range
6/30/23
1805
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.3
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.
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
279
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
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).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
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).
1816
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.
23.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
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).
1848
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.3
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).
1805
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).
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,081
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 77.2
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
65.7
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 65.2
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,894
Spin Rate (max)
1,805
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
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,864
Spin Rate (max)
1,848
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
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
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)
69.0
Slider
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).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
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)
68.5
Game Performance
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.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.59
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.
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
8.09
60-yd
15.2
Run speed (max)
1.49
RSi (max)
1.99
RSi (avg)
1,467
Jump Power (max)
25.1
Jump Height (max)
23.8
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.
84.1
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Physical: 6-2, 180 pounds; Long, slight build. 7.6 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a late one hand finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Minimal leg lift with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 81 MPH, while sitting 79-81 MPH; arm side run. SL: 71-73 MPH; short action.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; Long, slender build. 8.09 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet narrow; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH. Fluid
Pitching: Goes primarily out the stretch with a belt high leg lift. A long stride that stays in line with the plate. Utilizes a longer arm action with a stabbing motion. Throws from a standard ¾ arm action. Has an upright finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76 - 78 MPH SL: 64 - 65 MPH CH: 71 - 72 MPH