@max_bakken 21.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Max
Bakken
Glenbard West (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 164LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Strikes 17u Red
5' 10" • 164LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Strikes 17u Red
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/25
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/25
-
Hard Hit %
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/25
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/09/25
330
Distance (max)
6/10/25
75
Sweet Spot %
6/10/25
6.90
60-yd
2/09/25
3.82
30-yd
2/09/25
1.69
10-yd
2/09/25
20.0
Run speed (max)
2/09/25
86
INF Velo
2/09/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
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.
13.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
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.
15.1545
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.
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
230
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.1
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.
Chicagoland Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.82
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.9
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.82
30-yd
6.90
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
2.21
RSI (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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.
63.63
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Positional Analysis - Aug 20, 2025
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Positional Data Dive - Jun 18, 2025
- Chicagoland Summer ID: Statistical Analysis - Jun 16, 2025
- Joliet Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 23, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 18, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 12, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 11, 2025
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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.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 164 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hangs foot into medium stride, direct. Hands stay on top of the baseball at times, loud pull-side approach, looks to elevate the ball, longer path at times. 64.9 mph bat speed with 8g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 mph max exit velocity (82.5 avg.); 330-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Full arm circle, loose 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, presents the glove, soft hands, clean double play turn.
Athletic Testing: 6.94 runner in the 60-yard dash; 23.50-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.63 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 164 pounds. Proportionate and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, slightly open, works back to square. On time, line-drive and pull-side approach. 69.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 mph max exit velocity (79.6 avg.); 266-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 84 mph. Full arm circle, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two hand gather, fluid feet with some timing.
Athletic Testing: 7.07 runner in the 60-yard dash; 24.80-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 61.53 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 157 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, hands below ear, toe-tap leg kick, wider stance. Flat path, works line drives with gap to gap approach. 61.6 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 mph max exit velocity (83.1 avg.); 305-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. High ¾ slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean exchange, plays with some range.
Athletic Testing: 6.90 runner in the 60-yard dash; 25.30-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 62.64 Edge Score.