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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2027
OF
Joshua
Kies
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 162.3LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
5' 8" • 162.3LBSR/R • 17yr 5mo
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
50
Hard Hit %
2/16/26
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/26
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
362
Distance (max)
2/16/26
50
Sweet Spot %
2/16/26
7.28
60-yd
2/16/26
4.02
30-yd
2/16/26
1.75
10-yd
2/16/26
18.8
Run speed (max)
2/16/26
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INF Velo
84
OF Velo
2/16/26
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2026
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.0643
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.02
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
57.43
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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.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-8.1, 155-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Standard setup, rhythmic, minimal stride. Direct path, pull-side approach, ball jumps with backspin. mph bat speed with g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (87.3 avg.); 362-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 84 mph. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady, quick mover, works around the baseball, one-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.28 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.60-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 57.43 Edge Score.