@MaconKessler 84
Velocity (max)
6/21/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
SS
Macon
Kessler
Rushville-Industry (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 170LBS
/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Outlaws
6' 1" • 170LBS
/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Central Illinois Outlaws
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/21/24
1943
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Changeup
76 - 78
Velo Range
7/18/24
1356
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
Curveball
72 - 76
Velo Range
7/18/24
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23
86
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/23
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/23
294
Distance (max)
2/22/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/23
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/23
13.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/22/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.29
60-yd
2/22/23
4.04
30-yd
2/22/23
1.77
10-yd
2/22/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/22/23
77
INF Velo
2/22/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7115
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
1943
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.
24.1
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).
68.8
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).
1955
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).
74.1
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).
1356
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).
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 81.7
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,943
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
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 69.7
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,016
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
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
74.9
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 74.9
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,563
Spin Rate (max)
1,356
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Game Performance
2023
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.
4.04
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.29
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.06
RSI (max)
1.06
RSI (avg)
1,170
Jump Power (max)
Vizual Edge
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.
56.58
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Macon Kessler (Rushville-Industry, 2025) is a switch-hitter that handled the bat equally as well from both sides of the plate. Kessler has a 6-foot-1, 165-pound, long-levered frame, easy simple swing with an uphill, spray approach. He also ran a 7.29 60 and worked in the low-80s on the mound.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Slim build. Room to add.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup, early load and short stride. Balanced, simple swing, loose hands, bat stays on plane, lifted approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Loose/whippy arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady actions, clean transfer.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Delivery works in line with some effort, slight recoil finish. Lands square out of tall and fall actions.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove, leads with elbow, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 80-82 mph. Straight four seam fastball. T1999, 1943 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. 11/5 shape. Flashes average action T2016, 1955 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Flashes fade action, slight decel. T1563, 1356 average rpm.