@jakerifenburg 
92
Velocity (max)
1/29/25
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
Jake
Rifenburg
Benet Academy (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 187.6LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longshots
6' 0" • 187.6LBSL/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longshots
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
90.2 - 91.5
Velo Range
1/29/25
2270
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/25
Changeup
85.8 - 87.3
Velo Range
1/29/25
2137
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/25
Curveball
78 - 79
Velo Range
1/29/25
2129
Spin Rate (avg)
1/29/25
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2025
2024
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
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).
2270
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.
25.0
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).
78.2
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).
2129
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).
86.6
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).
2137
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).
89.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
2092
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.
24.6
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).
72.9
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).
2067
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).
81.7
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).
2007
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).
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
1861
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.
23.5
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).
65.8
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).
1750
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).
75.7
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).
1919
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).
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 29, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
92.0
Velocity (max)
90.2 - 91.5
Velo Range
93.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,334
Spin Rate (max)
2,270
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
78.5
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 78.5
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
2,129
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
87.5
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 87.3
Velo Range
89.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,303
Spin Rate (max)
2,137
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,175
Spin Rate (max)
2,089
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,304
Spin Rate (max)
2,104
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
79.5
Velocity (max)
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,028
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.1
Velocity (max)
87.4 - 88.9
Velo Range
89.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,104
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.3
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
2,001
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.6
Velocity (max)
77.4 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
2,003
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 79.7
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,959
Spin Rate (max)
1,861
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
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.7
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
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
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.4
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,000
Spin Rate (max)
1,919
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).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2023
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
2.07
RSI (max)
1,660
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.7
Jump Height (avg)
2025
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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- 2024 Preseason All-State, Upperclass: Takeaways - Feb 29, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 19, 2023
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 174.2-pounds. Athletic, trim look, high-waisted.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half, works in-line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Medium/long circle in the back, loose into a 3/4 release.
FB: T92, 90-91 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with arm-side run. T2334, 2270 average rpm.
CB: 78-79 mph. Short 1/7 action, plays at the bottom of the zone. T2218, 2129 average rpm.
CH: 86-87 mph. Maintains arm-speed, mostly straight actions. T2303, 2137 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 174.2-pounds.
Delivery: High, athletic leg-lift, smooth tempo, tall/fall down the mound, works in-line, loose mover.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 slot, whippy arm action.
FB: T87, 83-85 mph. Late arm-side life mostly thrown low in the zone. T2175, 2089 average rpm.
CB: 72-73 mph. Vertical movement with 2200-2300 spin, sharp break. T2304, 2104 average rpm.
CH: 79-79 mph. Comes off hand similar to the fastball, has late dive. T2028, 2028 average rpm.
Verbally committed to Northwestern University.
LHP Jake Rifenburg (Benet Academy) was one of the biggest winners from Saturday’s event. At the same event last year, Rifenburg’s fastball sat 78-80 mph, but this year, he showed significant strides in velocity, with his fastball sitting 87-89 mph with carry through the zone. He showed a sharp, late breaking curveball that sat 73-74 mph with 1/7 shape. Rifenburg’s changeup was thrown with intent, and he created clear fade/sink to the arm-side (avg. -11.6” HM). An instant uncommitted name to know in the state’s junior class.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced lift into leg-lift, closed toe landing, gets out over front side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, creates some angle, slight arm side run. T1959, 1861 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T2060, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Shows fade to arm side. T2000, 1919 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced lift into leg-lift, closed toe landing, gets out over front side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Mostly straight, creates some angle, slight arm side run. T1959, 1861 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T2060, 1750 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Shows fade to arm side. T2000, 1919 average rpm.