@marktakasaki 
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
RHP
Mark
Takasaki
Case Western Reserve
Jacobs (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 182.8LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois
Jacobs (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 182.8LBSR/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
23.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/29/21
56
Hard Hit %
8/08/23
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
343
Distance (max)
8/08/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
7.27
60-yd
8/08/23
3.97
30-yd
2/11/23
1.67
10-yd
2/11/23
18.8
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
2/11/23
2.08 - 2.26
Pop Time
8/08/23
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
2/11/23
86 - 87
Velo Range
2/11/23
2325
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Changeup
76 - 78.1
Velo Range
2/11/23
1730
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/11/23
1834
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Positional Tools
2023
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
3.97
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.27 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.74
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.37 - 2.50
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.
10.2
Hitting
2023
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
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).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.9
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).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
97
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
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).
78.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.8
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois Phenom Scout Day
Aug 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
62.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
97
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
67.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
243
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.0
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois Phenom Scout Day
Aug 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
61.0
Bat Speed (max)
57.0
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).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
2249
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.
27.0
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).
69.9
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).
1763
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).
76.9
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).
1636
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
81.2 - 83.8
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,504
Spin Rate (max)
2,325
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
72.6
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,984
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
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
76.4
Velocity (max)
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,730
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.0
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 86.7
Velo Range
85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,090
Spin Rate (max)
2,008
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
73.3
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,551
Spin Rate (max)
1,479
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 78.1
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,722
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.27
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
2.15
RSI (max)
2.15
RSI (avg)
1,686
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
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.
77.16
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Physical
2023
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.
Verbally committed to Case Western.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, quick, medium leg lift, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Medium, in-line arm loop, whippy, 3/4 slot.
FB: T85, 81-84 mph. Mostly straight, occasional cut. T2504, 2325 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. Sweeping 10/4 shape, sharp. T1984, 1834 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Sinking action, armside run. T1730, 1730 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Athletic, wide-shouldered frame.
Hit: RHH. Stock stance, sits backside, up and down leg lift trigger, gains ground. Simple, controlled approach, short, flat path, line drives to the pull-side/middle. 68.6 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.6 mph. 343’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Quick, whippy, one-hop to target, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.08-2.26 pop times. Quick out of the crouch, clean transfer, feet work toward the bag.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
RHP Mark Takasaki (Jacobs) has a 6-foot-2, 185-pound, athletic, strong frame and showed one of the livelier fastballs on the day. The pitch came out of the hand clean and easy with late jump and sat at 86-87 mph with some play at the top of the zone. He is still rounding out his arsenal but it's a live arm to keep an eye on moving forward.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. High waisted, athletic frame with a strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, narrow setup, short stride. Long aggressive swing, flashed bat speed, lifted approach, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.8 mph.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Longer draw into a 3/4 slot, flashed accuracy to the bag.
Defense: 2.09-2.19 pop times. Quiet receiver with the ability to frame, gains ground, reliable blocker and quick mover out of the crouch.
Run: 3.97 runner in the 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch-only, works with minimal effort, on-line and lands front toe closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, full arm circle, 3/4 slot and easy effort.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Easy and lively out of the hand, T2090, 2008 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. Developing spin, inconsistent action, thrown aggressively. T1551, 1479 average rpm.
CH: 76-78 mph. Feel for the pitch, mostly straight, late fade. T1722, 1617 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds. Thin, lanky frame.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, bat wraps and hands drop at load, steady leg lift timing trigger. Long and uphill bat path, barrel head works underneath the baseball at times.
Power: 71 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. Short and whippy arm action, slings it from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.37-2.50 pop times. Wide base, upright at gather, lower half works away from the bag.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.