Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

1B
RHP

Ajay
Runkel

Rochester (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 248.5LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: GBA 17u - LORD
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Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/05/25
81
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
67
Hard Hit %
8/05/25
Power
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/05/25
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/05/25
375
Distance (max)
8/05/25
73
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
Run
7.19
60-yd
8/05/25
3.94
30-yd
8/05/25
1.67
10-yd
8/05/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/05/25
Defense
82
INF Velo
2/23/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84.1
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
82 - 84
Velo Range
2/17/24
2181
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Changeup

72.4 - 74
Velo Range
2/17/24
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Curveball

67 - 71
Velo Range
6/28/24
2221
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Slider

69.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/17/24
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Infield Velocity
82.0
Power / Speed Score
13.5
60 Yard Dash
7.63
Infield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
Infield Velocity
75.0
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Position
7.19
60-yard
81
INF Velo
97
Exit Velo
GBA Scout Day
Feb 23, 2025
Position
7.43
60-yard
82
INF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Position
7.63
60-yard
78
INF Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Position
7.90
60-yard
73
INF Velo
92
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
86.9
Distance Max
375
Distance Avg
265
Launch Angle Avg
26.5576
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
82.9
Distance Max
329
Distance Avg
234
Launch Angle Avg
24.8779
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
76.9
Distance Max
320
Distance Avg
186
Launch Angle Avg
20.1609
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
375
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GBA Scout Day
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
21.0
Bat Speed Max
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
71.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
20.1
Bat Speed Max
81.0
Bat Speed Avg
73.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2137
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2113
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1929
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2226
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,234
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
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
68.1
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,908
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.6
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,267
Spin Rate (max)
2,181
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
Spin Rate (max)
2,221
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
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,472
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
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
74.2
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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

2024
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.5
2025 IHSA
Mar 17, 2025
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
69 - 71
SL
PBT Illinois Open
Jun 28, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
67 - 71
CB
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 83
FB
66 - 68
CB
70 - 72
CH
69 - 71
SL
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
67 - 70
CB
72 - 74
CH
69 - 72
SL
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Pitching
77
Max FB
75 - 77
FB
58 - 60
CB
67 - 68
CH
61 - 64
SL

Game Performance

2024
10 Yard Dash
1.73
60 Yard Dash
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Swift
1.73
10-yd
7.63
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
25.9
Jump Height (max)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Swift
2.15
RSI (max)
23.6
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.67
30 Yard Dash
3.94
60 Yard Dash
7.19
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.19
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.31
RSI (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)
GBA Scout Day
Feb 23, 2025
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
2024
Edge Score
67.97
Edge Score
71.92

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

5/20/25
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 200 in the state. Physical 6-foot, 240-pound frame. Started at first and hit out of the three-hole. Runkel put together multiple impressive plate appearances. The right-handed hitter operates from a wide, balanced base with a toe-tap. Strong hands from a power swing with an uphill bat path. Intentful, whippy with pull-side power. Connected on a deep flyout to center field in the sixth inning. Showed off his patient approach in the first inning as he worked a walk after getting behind 1-2 in the count. Handled first base well.
5/09/25

Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 193 in the state. Sturdy 6-foot, 240-pound frame with strength present throughout. Runkel got the start on the bump for the Rockets, tossing six innings and only allowing four runs and two earned to earn the win. The right-hander was able to miss barrels with his arm-side fastball that sat 79-81 mph. He also utilized a 65-67 mph curveball with an 11/5 shape, and a lateral slider at 70-71 mph. Final Line: 6.0 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K. On the offensive side, Runkel helped his own cause in the first inning by sending an opposite side three-run homer to give the Rockets the lead.

6/28/24

Runkel earned the start on the mound and tossed four shutout innings. On the mound, Runkel showed an easy delivery with minimal effort and a long, loose arm action with some quickness out front. His fastball sat mostly 77-81 mph, and touched 82 mph early, and he also mixed in a slider at 65-67 mph with short, horizontal actions. A name-to-follow in the 2026 class.

2/21/24

INF Ajay Runkel (Rochester, 2026) displayed some power from his strong right-handed swing on Wednesday. Listed at 6-foot, 240-pounds, Runkel showcased strong hands that worked quickly from his launch position, utilizing an uphill path to create a max EV of 91.9 mph with a max distance of 329’. Simple swing, creates extension through the ball, looks to be able to handle in-game velocity.

2/21/24

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240.3-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift with tuck, short stride, easy mover.
Arm Action: RH. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Arm-side run at times, mostly straight. T2234, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual, 12/6 shape. T2067, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T2211, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Some fade to the arm-side. T1936, 1908 average rpm.

2/21/24

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240.3-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple and repeats. Strong hands, quick from launch, short to the ball, longer through the zone. 72 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, side arm slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.

2/17/24

Runkel’s plenty sturdy in his own right, holding strength throughout his 6-foot stature. He stays short and through the baseball with intent to elevate to the pull-side, working on the barrel into the left-center gap throughout his round. Runkel showed arm strength for his age on the mound as well, pitching at 82-84 mph with his fastball. He landed a 67-70 mph curveball (T2301 RPM) with more drop for strikes and also threw a slider (T2472 RPM) that spun more laterally in the low-70s.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Physically advanced, mature stature. Delivery: Repeats, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Has some run to the arm-side. T2267, 2181 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape. T2301, 2221 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short, horizontal break, 2500 spin rate. T2472, 2309 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side fade, feel for the zone. T2017, 1958 average rpm.

2/17/24

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Physically advanced, mature stature.
Hit: RHH. Tall start with slight knee bend, starts weight on his backside. Simple back load, toe-tap trigger, stays in line. Strong hands. Short and uphill to contact, hard off the barrel to the pull-side. 74.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady exchange to release.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.

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Physical

2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
248.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
240.3
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)