26
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/25
CLASS OF 2027
3B
RHP
Aksel
McKnight
Libertyville (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 216LBS
L/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Slammers Black
6' 3" • 216LBS
L/R • 17yr 4mo
Travel Team: Slammers Black
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/05/25
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/05/25
88
Hard Hit %
2/28/26
105.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/28/26
98.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/28/26
380
Distance (max)
8/05/25
60
Sweet Spot %
3/01/25
7.12
60-yd
2/28/26
3.96
30-yd
8/05/25
1.67
10-yd
2/28/26
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/28/26
86
INF Velo
8/05/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
79 - 83
Velo Range
7/10/25
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/24
Changeup
72 - 72
Velo Range
7/10/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
6/27/24
1931
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/24
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/27/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.6
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
105.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
364
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2116
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).
101.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
380
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.1435
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).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.0522
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
105.2
Exit Velocity (max)
98.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
380
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
26.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
26.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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).
1876
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.
23.9
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).
72.3
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).
1931
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).
Slammers Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 79.4
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,078
Spin Rate (max)
1,876
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,931
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
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)
81.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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)
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
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
2026
2025
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.
7.12
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.
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.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Vald
1.67
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.12
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1.10
RSI (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Vald
1.70
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.18
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
1.85
RSI (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
76.91
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.
74.82
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games Infielder Analysis: Class of 2027 - Sep 26, 2025
- Illinois State Games: Teams 11-20 Takeaways - Aug 20, 2025
- 2025 Illinois State Games: Positional Workout Day - Aug 12, 2025
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Infielder Analysis - Jun 5, 2025
- Slammers Scout Day: Takeaways - Jun 20, 2024
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Physical
2025
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.
CIF Aksel McKnight (Libertyville, 2027) cemented himself as a must-know name in the state after his showing at the State Games. He was all over the barrel with a couple loud home runs, also reaching up to 102 mph for his EV in the workout with a 380’ max distance. On top of his impressive power display, he also showed above-average awareness and plate discipline with four walks. 6-foot-2, 216-pound frame with power projection, loose hands with strength at impact and the ability to lift pull-side.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1.6, 216.3-pounds. Lean, broad shouldered frame with some strength present throughout.
Hit: LHH. Wide base, short and simple stride. Direct to the ball, length through the zone with strength, pull-side results with lift. 74 mph bat speed with 16g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 mph max exit velocity (94.6 avg.); 380-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. 3/4 slot, quick.
Defense: Two hand gather out front, works around the ball, direct, clean double play turn, steady glove round.
Athletic Testing: 7.18 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.90-inch max vertical jump.
Standing 6-foot-3, 210-pounds with a strong, lean frame. Got the start on the mound for the Slammers and displayed a fastball that was up to 83 while sitting 79-82 with run. He worked a slider off of that which sat 73-75 with sharp action.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 205 pounds. Lean frame with strength.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, slightly open, small leg lift with short stride. Works on top of the baseball with strength, uphill path, generates bat speed. 70 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 mph max exit velocity (81.8 avg.).
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot.
Defense: Two-hand funnel into body, shuffles through to target.
Athletic Testing: 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.20-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 74.82 Edge Score.
1B Aksel McKnight (Libertyville) is a 2027 left-handed bat to follow moving forward. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound physical rising sophomore has advanced hand and bat strength at the plate. When the swing syncs up there was all kinds of jump off the barrel to the pull-side, launching his furthest batted ball 325’ with more to come down the road.