21.7
Hand Speed (max)
7/16/24
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Jacob
Engel
Normal Community (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 170LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball - Clapp 17U
6' 0" • 170LBSR/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball - Clapp 17U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/16/24
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/16/24
25
Hard Hit %
7/16/24
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/16/24
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/16/24
275
Distance (max)
7/16/24
63
Sweet Spot %
7/16/24
7.32
60-yd
7/16/24
4.09
30-yd
7/16/24
1.77
10-yd
7/16/24
19.0
Run speed (max)
7/16/24
82
INF Velo
7/16/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
3/17/25
84 - 86
Velo Range
3/17/25
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
7/16/24
Curveball
70.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
7/16/24
1880
Spin Rate (avg)
7/16/24
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
6/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9092
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.
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
275
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
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).
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
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).
2163
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.
26.3
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).
71.8
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).
1880
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).
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 83.5
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,163
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
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,990
Spin Rate (max)
1,880
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+
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
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
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)
82.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.32
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.
Central Illinois Summer ID
Jul 16, 2024
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.32
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
2.36
RSI (max)
26.6
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.
81.54
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Central Illinois Summer ID: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 10, 2024
- Central Illinois Summer ID: Position Player Analysis - Sep 10, 2024
- PBT Illinois Open: Takeaways - Jun 26, 2024
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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.
Uncommitted, stands in a 6-foot, 170-pound frame with room for strength still to come. Threw ⅔ inning in relief and threw 12 pitches but still impressed in this brief look. Only showed a fastball that sat 84-86 mph, playing mostly straight. A name to continue to follow that remains uncommitted in Illinois’ junior class.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched setup, loads onto backside, minimal stride, linear lower-half. Short and direct to the ball, flat path through the zone, worked the pull-side/middle of the field. 64.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Strong, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady gather, deliberate footwork, showed quality range.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Simple delivery with control, medium leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm action, tight release, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Firm, clean out of the hand, four-seam type. T2208, 2163 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. Short breaking, 12/6 action. T1990, 1880 average rpm.
Engel (Normal, 2026)would have an impressive two-inning Sunday, striking out five while allowing no hits, runs, or walks. Engel pounded the zone, and resultantly 75% of his pitches ended up strikes. The right-handed pitcher would showcase an 83-85 mph fastball that was paired with a 75-77 breaking ball. Definitely a name to follow in the 2026 class.