@Kratzbergcole 
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Cole
Kratzberg
Black Hawk JC
Orion (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Midwest Hitmen
Orion (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Midwest Hitmen
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/22
17.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
76.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/22
64.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/05/22
259
Distance (max)
2/05/22
36
Sweet Spot %
2/24/21
7.16
60-yd
2/24/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
2/05/22
86
OF Velo
2/24/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
2/05/22
81.9 - 84.2
Velo Range
2/05/22
2127
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Changeup
70.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
2/05/22
1601
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Curveball
66 - 70
Velo Range
2/05/22
2638
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
10.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
10.2
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.2
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).
72.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
84
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.1
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.9
Exit Velocity (max)
64.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
72.9
Exit Velocity (max)
63.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
84
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
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).
2127
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.
25.6
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).
67.9
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).
2638
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).
71.3
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).
1416
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).
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
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).
1933
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.
24.3
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).
65.5
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).
2535
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).
70.7
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).
1601
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).
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.2
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,398
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.0
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 69.6
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,698
Spin Rate (max)
2,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,474
Spin Rate (max)
1,416
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 80.6
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,933
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.5
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 66.5
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,573
Spin Rate (max)
2,535
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,626
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
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)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
74.43
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong, durable frame. Thick upper body.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Strong front side. Works on line. Lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84.6, 81.9-84.2 mph. Plays downhill, with life through the zone. T2398, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 66.3-69.6 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth. Feel for the corners. T2697, 2638 average rpm.
CH: 70.5-72.1 mph. Plays well off the fastball. T1474, 1416 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Sets up off the plate. Balanced throughout. Knee-knock stride. Aggressive, intentful swing, looks to lift the baseball, pull-side tendency.
Power: 76.9 max exit velocity, averaged 64.2 mph. 259’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Above average arm strength. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Aggressive fielder. Quick actions, light on his feet. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.
RHP Cole Kratzberg (Orion, 2023) is yet another 2023 who showed some potential next-level stuff in Aurora. The compact right-hander works from an over-the-top slot with a clean arm action out of the glove. Down the mound, Kratzberg utilizes a drop/drive lower half while striding in-line to the plate, moving efficiently downhill. His fastball sat mostly 80-83 mph, reaching back for one 85 max with above-average spin traits behind it. The fastball is generally straight, but he showed feel for the zone, landing the pitch for strike over 85 percent of the time. The most impressive part of Kratzberg’s arsenal is his ability to spin the breaking ball, showing off a sharp breaking ball at 66-67 mph with high spin for that velocity, reaching highs of nearly 2,700 rpm. He also showcased a fading changeup at 70-72 mph, displaying feel for the bottom of the zone and natural arm-side life.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, stays on-line and lands front-toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 window.
FB: T81, 78-81 mph. Works mostly straight. T2035, 1933 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. Advanced spin metrics, sharp action at times, depth and works off an 11/5 plane. T2572, 2535 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Plays with sink and fade action. T1625, 1601 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load and leg-kick timing trigger. Short uphill bat path, looks to lift the baseball. Fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 72.86 max exit velocity, averaged 63.17 mph. 209’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. Strong arm.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, aggressive to the baseball, sure-handed, plays through in rhythm and clean release.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.