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24.2
Hand Speed (max)
1/20/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
SS
Austin
Knierim
Hernando (HS) • FL
5' 11" • 170.6LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBU Scout 2026 James
5' 11" • 170.6LBSL/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBU Scout 2026 James
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/20/24
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/20/24
43
Hard Hit %
1/20/24
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/20/24
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
357
Distance (max)
1/20/24
57
Sweet Spot %
7/24/24
6.85
60-yd
7/24/24
3.82
30-yd
7/24/24
1.64
10-yd
7/24/24
20.2
Run speed (max)
7/24/24
88
INF Velo
1/20/24
97
OF Velo
7/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
87.1 - 90.1
Velo Range
7/24/24
2023
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Changeup
75.2 - 77.1
Velo Range
1/20/24
2043
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/06/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/05/25
2172
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Positional Tools
2024
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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).
88.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
357
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6696
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
357
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.5
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
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).
2008
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.
23.0
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).
75.9
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).
2043
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).
72.8
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).
2145
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).
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.3
Velocity (max)
87.1 - 90.1
Velo Range
87.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,072
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.9
Velocity (max)
71.1 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
2,172
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2024 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 88.1
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,176
Spin Rate (max)
2,023
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
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 74.9
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,206
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
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
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
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
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Slider
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
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.9
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.85
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.
Future Games (Class of 2026/27)
Jul 24, 2024
Swift
1.64
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.85
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
0.88
RSI (max)
30.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
74.97
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Developing atheltic frame.
Delivery: Smooth, segmented delivery working downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Fluid and quick, long 3/4 arm action.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Heavy arm side run with carry. T2176, 2023 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. T2206, 2118 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Sharp biting action. T2218, 2043 average rpm.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Developing atheltic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall, upright setup with high hands. Quick leg kick load, linear swing actions. 71.6 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 85.2 mph. 357' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph. Long H 3/4 arm action, developing accuracy.
Defense: Developing footwork, fields ball deep.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.