23
Hand Speed (max)
9/20/20
CLASS OF 2023
C
OF
Jace
Hesketh
Chattanooga State CC
Milford (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Canes Ohio
Milford (HS) • OH
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Canes Ohio
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/06/22
27.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/20/20
-
Hard Hit %
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/01/22
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/08/22
346
Distance (max)
10/08/22
56
Sweet Spot %
2/06/22
7.11
60
2/06/22
4.11
30-yd
10/08/22
1.81
10-yd
10/08/22
18.6
Run speed (max)
10/08/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
10/22/21
1.81 - 1.88
Pop Time
2/06/22
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
9/25/21
81 - 85
Velo Range
9/25/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 73
Velo Range
9/25/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.81 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.19
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.14
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.3
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).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.8
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).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.1
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 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Canes Baseball Ohio 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: EvoShield Canes Ohio 9.20.20
Sep 20, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2020
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.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Canes Baseball Ohio 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: EvoShield Canes Ohio 9.20.20
Sep 20, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.41
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 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.41
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.33
RSi (max)
1.33
RSi (avg)
1,578
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
23.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Ohio State Games: Upperclass - Quick Hits - Oct 12, 2022
- Results From 2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass - Oct 10, 2022
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Canes Baseball Ohio - Feb 18, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Canes Baseball Ohio - Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Canes Baseball Club - Feb 7, 2022
- 2020 Scout Day: Evoshield Canes Ohio - Quick Hits - Sep 28, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Evoshield Canes Ohio - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Sep 25, 2020
- Results From 2020 Scout Day: Evoshield Canes Ohio - Sep 24, 2020
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C/OF, (2023) Milford, OH. 6-foot-2, 180-pound. (67.5 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a simple upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 72 mph during throw downs; has sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural transfer. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.93-2.01. Clean setup with some flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action.
Jace Hesketh: C/OF, (2023) West Clermont, OH. 6-foot-2, 185-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (66.8 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced stance with a quick controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a short simple swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, he produced a position velocity of 77 mph during throw downs; shows consistent feet, a natural transfer, and soft hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.81-1.88 pop time. Some flexibility and clean setup. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.11.
Hit: Athletic look to him in the box from the right side. Aggressive swinger with above average natural tools to swing. Ball jumped when squared. One of the louder rounds we saw on the day.
Power: Easy gap pop.
Offensive Projection: Run producer ceiling.
Max BP Exit: 89mph.
Max BP Distance: 330ft.
Field: In the infield he plays with feel to his feet, showing the ability to create angles. Ball skills are above average for class. Left side of infield look to him. Also worked out behind the dish where he had a solid showing. Big arm with athleticism to actions. Impressive catch/throw abilities.
Throw: Above average strength.
Defensive Projection: C/UTL.