23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
RHP
Michael
Kawa
Plainfield Central (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 155LBS
R/R • 21yr 3mo
Travel Team: Illinois Hawk
6' 0" • 155LBS
R/R • 21yr 3mo
Travel Team: Illinois Hawk
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/22
18.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/22
-
Hard Hit %
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/05/22
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.65
60-yd
2/05/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
63
INF Velo
9/30/20
72
OF Velo
2/05/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
67.6
Velocity (max)
9/30/20
65.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
9/30/20
1609
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/20
Changeup
60 - 61
Velo Range
9/30/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
56 - 57
Velo Range
9/30/20
1704
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/20
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.65
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
114
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.1
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois Hawks Scout Day
Sep 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.8
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.
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois Hawks Scout Day
Sep 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
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).
67.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.4
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).
1609
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.
24.2
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).
56.4
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).
1704
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).
60.5
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).
1374
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 Hawks Scout Day
Sep 30, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,665
Spin Rate (max)
1,609
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
56.8
Velocity (max)
55.9 - 56.8
Velo Range
54.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,755
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.4
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 61.0
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,429
Spin Rate (max)
1,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
72.43
Pitch Ai
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 155-pounds. Small, thin frame. Sloped shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Small pre-pitch load into back hip. Short stride. Line-drive type hitter. Uses the middle of the field.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Reads the ball off the bat. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.