84.2
Velocity (max)
7/11/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
3B
Kort
Sears
Highland (Marengo) (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 182LBS
L/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Mid Ohio Bullets 2025
5' 10" • 182LBS
L/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Mid Ohio Bullets 2025
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81.5 - 83.7
Velo Range
7/11/23
1785
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Changeup
73.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
7/11/23
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Curveball
66.3 - 66.8
Velo Range
7/11/23
2024
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
Slider
69.1 - 69.3
Velo Range
7/11/23
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
7/11/23
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/11/23
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/11/23
299
Distance (max)
7/11/23
27
Sweet Spot %
7/11/23
20
Hand Speed (max)
7/11/23
66
Bat Speed (max)
7/11/23
17.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.28
60
7/11/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
7/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
94
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.9
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 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
94
Distance (avg)
299
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
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).
84.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
1785
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.
21.6
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).
66.6
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).
2024
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).
73.7
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).
1764
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).
69.2
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).
2199
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 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.2
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 83.7
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,876
Spin Rate (max)
1,785
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 66.8
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
2,024
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
69.3
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 69.3
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,256
Spin Rate (max)
2,199
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2023
- Results From 2023 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase - Jul 12, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 12, 2023
- 2023 Southern Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 12, 2023
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Kort Sears: RHP/3B, (2025) Highland High School (Marengo), OH. 5-foot-10, 182-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced strong stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Has a loose level swing plane, efficient bat speed and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; showed a natural exchange, consistent feet, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.28. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1875; Avg 1784). Threw a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2046; Avg 2023). Throws a 10/4 slider with late action. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2198).