Prep Baseball Report
Joey Rutz
Joey Rutz

CLASS OF 2027

SS
RHP

Joey
Rutz

Minooka (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 164.2LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Go pro boersma

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2027 National

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Physical
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/25
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/01/26
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/25
30
Hard Hit %
3/01/26
Power
93
Exit Velocity (max)
3/01/26
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/26
319
Distance (max)
3/01/26
70
Sweet Spot %
3/01/26
Run
7.79
60-yd
3/01/26
4.22
30-yd
3/01/26
1.80
10-yd
3/01/26
17.5
Run speed (max)
2/17/25
Defense
81
INF Velo
3/01/26
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
3/01/26
81.3 - 83.2
Velo Range
3/01/26
2338
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Changeup

74 - 82
Velo Range
3/01/26
1818
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Curveball

71 - 73
Velo Range
3/01/26
2555
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Slider

71 - 73
Velo Range
3/01/26
2488
Spin Rate (avg)
3/01/26

Positional Tools

2026
2025
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
11.9
60 Yard Dash
7.92
Infield Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
10.4
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Position
7.79
60-yard
81
INF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Position
7.92
60-yard
71
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
87.0
Distance Max
319
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
19.5531
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
72.8
Distance Max
285
Distance Avg
198
Launch Angle Avg
21.7353
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
17.0
Hand Speed Avg
16.2
Bat Speed Max
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
63.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
17.7
Hand Speed Avg
17.0
Bat Speed Max
60.5
Bat Speed Avg
59.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Blast - Hitting
17.0
Hand Speed (max)
16.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
60.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2338
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2555
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1818
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2488
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2025
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2246
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1458
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.3 - 83.2
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,395
Spin Rate (max)
2,338
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 72.8
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,624
Spin Rate (max)
2,555
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 73.0
Velo Range
68.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,545
Spin Rate (max)
2,488
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.6
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 81.6
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,362
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.2
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,154
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
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
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,279
Spin Rate (max)
2,246
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
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,545
Spin Rate (max)
1,458
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

2026
2025
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
71 - 73
CB
74 - 82
CH
71 - 73
SL
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Pitching
79
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
68 - 70
CB
73 - 74
CH

Game Performance

2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
1.8
30 Yard Dash
4.21
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.93
30 Yard Dash
4.41
60 Yard Dash
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Vald
1.80
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.79
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
21.3
Jump Height (max)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Vald
1.93
10-yd
4.41
30-yd
7.92
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
1.00
RSI (max)
18.3
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2026
2025
Edge Score
78.38
Edge Score
58.25
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Visual Skills
78.38
Edge Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Visual Skills
58.25
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/17/25

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. High-waisted frame, long levers.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed setup, hands by ear, toe-tap stride, lands in-line. Uphill path, loose hands, easy operation, one-handed finish, middle/pull-side approach. 59.9 mph bat speed with 11g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 mph max exit velocity (72.8 avg.); 285-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Whippy and loose arm, low 3/4 slot.
Defense: One hand gather out front, athletic mover.
Athletic Testing: 7.92 runner in the 60-yard dash; 18.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge
: 58.25 Edge Score.

 

2/17/25

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 160 pounds. High-waisted frame, long levers.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift, tall/fall down the mound, body works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, quick arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Clean out of the hand, carry through the zone. T2154, 2025 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 10/4, sweeping shape, sharp at times. T2279, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Cutting action across the zone. Throws with FB intent. T1545, 1458 average rpm.

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Physical

2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 1, 2026
Physical - Athlete
6' 1"
Ht
164.2
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
149.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)