21.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/27/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
2B
Kirk
Ortega II
The Harvey School (HS) • NY
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: New York Nighthawks
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: New York Nighthawks
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Best Of Stats
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/27/22
20.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/27/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/27/22
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/27/22
317
Distance (max)
6/27/22
60
Sweet Spot %
10/04/20
7.6
60
10/04/20
4.2
30-yd
6/27/22
1.79
10-yd
6/27/22
17.9
Run speed (max)
6/27/22
74
INF Velo
10/04/20
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
6/27/22
2.15 - 2.25
Pop Time
6/27/22
Positional Tools
2022
2020
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.0
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.5
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.
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 New York Nighthawks Scout Day
Oct 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
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.
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
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.
7.63
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.
1.79
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.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.9
Run Speed (avg)
1.45
RSi (max)
1.45
RSi (avg)
1,620
Jump Power (max)
28.1
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
45.69
Pitch Ai
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 175 pounds; Broad shouldered, athletic build. 7.63 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 89 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; utilizing a one knee approach while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Moderate arm circle from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.15-2.25 pop times. C - 74 MPH.