@JakeNewman44 24.5
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
Jacob
Newman
Lincoln-Way East (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/01/25
16
Rot. Acc (max)
3/01/25
30
Hard Hit %
3/01/25
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/25
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/24
324
Distance (max)
2/19/24
70
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
7.17
60-yd
3/01/25
3.95
30-yd
3/01/25
1.71
10-yd
3/01/25
19.0
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
71
C Velo
2/19/24
1.88 - 2.08
Pop Time
3/01/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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)
7.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.11
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.31 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.2545
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).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.4361
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0302
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.25
RSI (max)
1.25
RSI (avg)
931
Jump Power (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.17
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
2025
2023
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.
80.59
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.
69.47
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- IHSA Diamond Notes: Week 11 - Jun 5, 2025
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- 2026 Rankings Update: Newcomers - Apr 18, 2025
- 2025 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average On-Plane Efficiency - Dec 13, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 6, 2024
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- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 1, 2023
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Physical
2025
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.
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. Currently ranked No. 124 in the state. Trim, 6-foot, 180-pound frame with room for added strength in the future. Started behind the plate and batted sixth. Newman continued to cement himself as one of the top defensive backstops in the state in this game, showing the advanced receiving actions we have become accustomed to seeing, while additionally catching a would-be base stealer trying to take third base. The right-handed hitter was also on the barrel a couple times in this look, tallying a single, while also showing the ability to use the whole field.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 124 in the state. Trim 6-foot, 180-pound frame with room to fill out in the future. Started behind the plate and batted sixth for the Griffins. He continues to show advanced actions behind the dish for our staff; being a willing blocker and a natural receiver that steals pitches for his pitching staff routinely.
Uncommitted. 6-foot, 180-pound frame, trim and athletic with room to add strength. Started behind the plate and hit out of the eight-hole, finishing the day 1-for-3 with a double. Premium defender, handles elite velocity with ease and confidence, strong hands with soft receiving actions, is able to beat the ball to the spot and work under it, presents pitches around the zone, moves athletically into blocks. Quick glove-to-hand, gets rid of it quickly with accurate throws, recorded a 1.94 pop-time in-game.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 6-0, 178-pounds. High-waisted, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, controlled stride, simple load, utilizes lower-half. Flat bat path with extension out front, natural lift on the ball, middle of the field approach. 69.9 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.2 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 release. Accurate throws.
Defense: 2.01-2.11 pop times. One-knee setup, comfortable actions in the crouch. Quick out of the crouch, quick transfers, feet work online.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose hands, uphill path, whole field approach, finishes on balance, creates leverage at times.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot with some accuracy.
Defense: 2.31-2.44 pop times. Ability to present pitches, quality blocker, quick glove-to-hand transfer.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, wiry build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load and short stride. Loose hands, uphill path, whole field approach, finishes on balance, creates leverage at times.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.1 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot with some accuracy.
Defense: 2.31-2.44 pop times. Ability to present pitches, quality blocker, quick glove-to-hand transfer.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.