@mattyloeffeljr 18.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/26
CLASS OF 2029
OF
RHP
Matthew
Loeffel, Jr
Cary-Grove (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 170.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays 15u
5' 10" • 170.4LBSR/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays 15u
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/26
5.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/26
22
Hard Hit %
2/14/26
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/26
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/25
308
Distance (max)
6/11/25
60
Sweet Spot %
6/11/25
7.37
60-yd
6/11/25
4.05
30-yd
6/11/25
1.70
10-yd
6/11/25
18.5
Run speed (max)
6/11/25
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/14/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
2/14/26
82.3 - 83.4
Velo Range
2/14/26
1821
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/14/26
1633
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Curveball
63 - 66
Velo Range
2/15/25
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/25
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
2/14/26
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
98
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.008
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).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.4691
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois Rising Stars Game
Jun 11, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
1683
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.
20.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1454
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
Slider
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).
1895
Slider
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).
81.9
Fastball
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
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).
1745
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.
22.7
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).
64.2
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).
1972
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).
69.5
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).
1633
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Slider
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).
1902
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 14, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.4
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,840
Spin Rate (max)
1,683
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.8
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
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
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 76.8
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,550
Spin Rate (max)
1,454
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois Rising Stars Game
Jun 11, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,698
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 70.2
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,113
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,821
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
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 65.6
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,035
Spin Rate (max)
1,972
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
70.1
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 70.1
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,673
Spin Rate (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2026
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.7
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
74.17
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Class of 2029: Names to Know - Nov 26, 2025
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- Illinois Rising Stars Game: Positional Analysis - Aug 25, 2025
- Illinois Rising Stars Game: Quick Hits - Jun 26, 2025
- McHenry Rising Stars ID: Prospect Analysis - Jun 2, 2025
- McHenry Rising Stars: Statistical Analysis - Feb 28, 2025
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Physical
2026
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.
OF/RHP Matthew Loeffel Jr. (Cary-Grove, 2029) had the strongest arm from the outfield for the event (83 mph), while additionally showing well with the bat and on the mound. The right-handed hitter stands at 5-foot-8, 150-pounds, and showed to have quiet and easy hands while working the ball to the middle and opposite fields. He would be on the barrel throughout gameplay as well, tallying two hard singles, while also swiping a bag. A dynamic mover on the mound, Loeffel’s fastball/slider combo showed potential moving forward. His fastball sat 76-80 mph (T82) with run, while slider showed sweeping action at 68-70 mph.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wider base, short/simple stride, linear lower-half. Works on top of the baseball, long through the zone, quiet and easy hands, looks to stay middle/away.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (83.6 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, compact arm action, has some whip to the finish, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, plays low to the ground, easy movements laterally.
Athletic Testing: 7.37 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Delivery: Stretch-only; medium leg kick into balance point, slight drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 76-80 mph. Plays firm, w/ ASR. T1970, 1698 average rpm.
SL: 68-70 mph. Sweeping action, 10/4. T2113, 1902 average rpm.
OF Matthew Loeffel Jr. (Cary-Grove, 2029) had an impressive showing both as a position player and on the mound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter was able to use the whole field and stay through the ball on the outer-half of the plate. He’s an athletic defender in the outfield with clean actions and natural feel for the position. On the mound, the right-hander has an easy delivery with a clean arm, cruising with his fastball in the upper-70s.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 138 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, low hands, small stride. Short and direct to the ball, looks to drive the ball on a line, whole field approach.
Power: 84 mph max exit velocity (76.8 avg.); 282-foot max batted distance.
Arm: OF - 78 mph. Short compact, creats carry, 3/4 slot, whippy action.
Defense: Clean actions, fields the ball cleanly off front foot, attacks the baseball, anticipates, short crow hop to target.
Athletic Testing: 4.30 runner in the 30-yard dash.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Stretch only, medium and controlled leg-lift, simple operation, some drop/drive in the lower-half, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm-circle out of the glove, 3/4 release with some looseness.
FB: T77, 73-77 mph. Plays with some run. T1923, 1821 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. Some lateral movement. T2035, 1972 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Downward action, similar arm action. T1673, 1633 average rpm.