20.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2026
SS
OF
Grady
Falkenstein
Archbishop Hoban (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 163LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Release
5' 11" • 163LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Release
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
268
Distance (max)
2/17/24
44
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
6.87
60
2/21/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/17/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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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
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.7
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
144
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
51
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
0.7
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).
75.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
101
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4
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.
Scout Day: Release 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Release Baseball 2.10.23
Feb 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
51
Distance (avg)
153
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.4
Exit Velocity (max)
64.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
101
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.8
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.
Scout Day: Release 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Results From 2022 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID - Mar 7, 2022
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Grady Falkenstein: SS/OF, (2026) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-11, 163-pound athletic projectable build. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Confident advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 83 mph; has a clean natural exchange, consistent fluid feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a short quick arm action.
Grady Falkenstein: SS/2B, (2026) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-10, 152-pound projectable frame. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled big leg kick. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a loose swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, next level hands, and a packing exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used athletic slot and a short quick arm action.