25.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2023
1B
LHP
Mark
Mennecke
Neuqua Valley (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Sparks 15U
Rankings
2023 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
26.1
Rot. Acc (max)
10/25/20
10
Hard Hit %
10/25/20
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/25/20
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/25/20
317
Distance (max)
10/25/20
80
Sweet Spot %
10/25/20
7.30
60-yd
10/25/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
10/25/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
10/25/20
80.7 - 82.8
Velo Range
10/25/20
1904
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Changeup
72.3 - 74.1
Velo Range
10/25/20
1617
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Curveball
65.8 - 68.2
Velo Range
10/25/20
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Positional Tools
2020
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.4
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
25.1
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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).
1904
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.
23.3
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).
67.0
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).
2375
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).
73.2
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).
1617
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).
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 82.8
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,044
Spin Rate (max)
1,904
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.3
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.2
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,404
Spin Rate (max)
2,375
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.1
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,729
Spin Rate (max)
1,617
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2020
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)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 7 Games - May 5, 2023
- Week 5 Diamond Notes - Apr 21, 2023
- Week 4 Diamond Notes - Apr 14, 2023
- IHSA Playoff Diamond Notes - Jun 2, 2022
- Illinois Underclass Showcase: Top Overall 2023 Prospects - Jan 7, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 6, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Jan 4, 2021
- Illinois Fall Limited Series: Scout Blog - Oct 6, 2020
- PBR at The Rock Fall Championships: All-Underclass Teams - Sep 29, 2020
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Verbally committed to College of DuPage.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 166 in the state. Impressed at the plate with a simple left-handed swing that stays through the zone and through impact, working a double to the opposite-field gap in-game. Also showed above-average speed with a 4.72 on a turn. Hit out of the two-hole and finished the day 3-for-4 with a double, RBI and a run scored.
Uncommitted. Mennecke went 8-for-12 (.667 BA/.647 OBP/1.038 SLG) with a home run, triple, seven RBIs, four runs scored, one strikeout, and two walks on the week.
Uncommitted. In a 6-2 win against Wheaton St. Francis, Mennecke threw five innings, struck out six, and allowed no hits in the win.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Lean, proportional strength.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, repeatable, smooth tempo, lands square to target, level shoulders, athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, long, loose action.
FB: T84, 81-82 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, flashed late action, controlled the zone.
CB: 65-68 mph. 12/6 shape, sharp, late movement, advanced feel for pitch, average spin rate of 2,375 RPM via TrackMan.
CH: 72-74 mph. Run/fade action, advanced feel, arm speed same as fastball.
Hit: LHH. Open base, tall balance setup, back drop load, long stride. Quick hands, short level swing, line drive/opposite-field approach, fluid rhythm. Generated bat speed, 72.2 mph on average.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Recorded a max exit speed of 90.7 mph during BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 78 mph. Long loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, soft hands, clean exchange, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 175-pound, wide-shouldered, left/left, multi-positional prospect. Did a little bit of everything for the Sparks throughout the weekend, including a clutch game-tying single back up the middle late in their final game. Ability to create whip in the barrel with a flick of the wrists. Uses the whole field, stays on top of the baseball, strong hands and line-drive approach. Also, got on the mound and filled up the strike zone with a fastball that was up to 80 mph and showed a feel for a breaking ball. Follow 2023 left-handed hitting, multi-positional prospect.
Stats: Offensively 3-for-10, RBI, BB; Pitching 2 innings, K, BB.