@alexsyska 22.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/26
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Alex
Syska
Plainfield Central (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 176.2LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
5' 11" • 176.2LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
19.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/01/26
70
Hard Hit %
3/01/26
99
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/26
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/26
351
Distance (max)
3/01/26
60
Sweet Spot %
3/02/25
7.63
60-yd
3/01/26
4.22
30-yd
3/01/26
1.81
10-yd
3/02/25
18.0
Run speed (max)
3/01/26
83
INF Velo
3/01/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
3/01/26
81.4 - 83.2
Velo Range
3/01/26
1713
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
3/02/25
1073
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Curveball
71.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
3/02/25
1658
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26
Slider
69 - 72
Velo Range
3/02/25
1407
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
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
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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
117
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
1.2815
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).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7021
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
99.0
Exit Velocity (max)
93.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
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).
1713
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.
20.8
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).
68.5
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).
1658
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).
71.9
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).
982
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
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).
1463
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.
18.1
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).
71.7
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).
1226
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).
75.0
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).
1073
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).
70.6
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).
1407
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Sinker
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).
1516
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.2
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,782
Spin Rate (max)
1,713
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,734
Spin Rate (max)
1,658
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
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,096
Spin Rate (max)
982
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 81.5
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,672
Spin Rate (max)
1,463
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
72.1
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,226
Spin Rate (max)
1,226
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
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,479
Spin Rate (max)
1,407
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
75.6
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 75.6
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,135
Spin Rate (max)
1,073
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
79.7
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.7
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,624
Spin Rate (max)
1,516
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.7
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.69
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
65.68
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.
71.72
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Physical
2026
2025
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.
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.
INF/RHP Alex Syska (Plainfield Central, 2027) is another clean mover to note from the day. The right-hander has a simple delivery that he can repeat, delivering his arsenal from a clean ¾ slot. His fastball played at 80-81 mph, showing hard run to the arm-side at times with some feel for the zone. His curveball and slider both have developing spin around 70 mph, and his changeup showed big arm-side fade at 74-75 mph. On the other side of the ball, the right-handed hitter showed loose, athletic hands with whip through the zone, staying on-time throughout his round with a peak EV of 92 mph.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 172 pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders with some strength in the lower-half, more room to add.
Hit: RHH. Upright, relaxed setup, short early stride. Loose, athletic hands, on time and whip through the zone. 69.2 mph bat speed with 12g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 mph max exit velocity (85.4 avg.); 312-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. accurate; 3/4 slot; showed ability to vary; loose; full circle.
Defense: Quick feet, clean transfer, sound and soft hands, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.69 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.72 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Athletic build, round shoulders with some strength in the lower-half.
Delivery: Side steps into his windup, controlled leg-lift with a coil into balance point, moves quickly downhill, slight drop/drive, explosive and stays in-line, athletic leg-swing finish.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm swing, quick and full circle, ¾ slot.
FB: T82, 80-81 mph. Plays with natural run to the arm-side, flashed strikes. Sinker shows more arm-side life than the 4S, averaging 14” of HM. T1672, 1463 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. 11/5 shape, short action, flashed strikes. T1226, 1226 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. More lateral shape and 10/4 bite, feel for the zone. T1479, 1407 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays with heavy arm-side action. T1135, 1073 average rpm.
An athletic 5-foot-10, 155 pounds, Syska (Plainfield, 2027) showed an easy fastball from a ¾ arm-slot that sat in the 77-81 mph range, topping at 82 and flashing a low-60s BB. The rising sophomore showed a competitive nature and should become a name to follow as his game matures on the mound.