25.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
3B
Drew
Kosteba
Purdue-Northwest
Lake Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Lake Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/23
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/22
67
Hard Hit %
3/02/24
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/23
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/24
377
Distance (max)
3/05/23
78
Sweet Spot %
3/02/24
6.85
60-yd
3/02/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
3/06/22
91
OF Velo
3/05/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.85
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.3
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.73
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
10.3
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
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).
98.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
377
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
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).
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
332
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6
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).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.9
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)
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
295
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
377
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
332
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.1
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.
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.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
22.5
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.
64.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.5
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)
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
80.5
Bat Speed (max)
78.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
5 Star Great Lakes Scout Day
Aug 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical, athletic frame
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced setup. Small, toe-tap stride with quieter hand load. Turns the barrel on an uphill plane w/ significant bat speed. Rotational swing w/ big pull-side strength.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 90.8 mph. 368' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. Full arm circle works to a high 3/4 slot with strength.
Defense: In-control footwork, fields the ball out front with soft hands, natural exchange.
ATH: 6.85 runner in the 60.
Position Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Physical frame
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance. Toe tap stride w/ compact upper body load. Swing works uphill to create power when combined with strength. Creates big bat-speed
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.6 mph. 377' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-91 mph. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot - plenty of arm strength
Defense: Controlled footwork, soft hands, lengthy exchange
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Drew Kosteba, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 6-foot, 185-pound solid frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Begins in a balanced stance with a small tight load, then uses a toe tap stride. Raw bat speed. High finish, upward swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 86.7 mph. 69.4 mph bat speed average. 23.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.54 (60-yard).
Drew Kosteba, Lake Central, 2025, IN
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 6-foot, 192-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a tall stance with a compact smooth load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose uphill swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 80.97 mph. 60.54 mph bat speed average. 21.21 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.73 (60-yard).
Position: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 192-pound athletic proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced tall stance with a slow controlled load, then used a short toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short level swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Quick footwork, clean exchange. When fielding he gathers the ball out front.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.80 (60-yard dash).