@kirk_knecht 21.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/05/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Kirk
Knecht
Greenfield-Central (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Nitro Gold
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Nitro Gold
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/04/23
22.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/05/23
22
Hard Hit %
6/05/23
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/05/23
83
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/05/23
307
Distance (max)
6/05/23
60
Sweet Spot %
3/04/23
6.73
60-yd
6/05/23
-
30-yd
1.68
10-yd
6/05/23
20.3
Run speed (max)
6/05/23
73
INF Velo
9/27/20
87
OF Velo
6/05/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
9/27/20
75 - 76
Velo Range
9/27/20
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/20
Changeup
65 - 69
Velo Range
9/27/20
1396
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/20
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
9/27/20
1672
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/20
Positional Tools
2023
2020
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
238
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
39.5
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Midwest Astros Scout Day
Sep 27, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
83.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
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).
76.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
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).
1857
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.
24.6
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).
67.1
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).
1672
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).
66.6
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).
1396
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).
Midwest Astros Scout Day
Sep 27, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.0
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,887
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 68.5
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,674
Spin Rate (max)
1,672
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.7
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,460
Spin Rate (max)
1,396
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).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.73
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.63
10-yd
3.71
30-yd
6.61
60-yd
21.1
Run speed (max)
2.56
RSI (max)
2.56
RSI (avg)
1,711
Jump Power (max)
32.9
Jump Height (max)
32.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Kirk Knecht, Greenfield-Central (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-1, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open stance. Uses a slow & controlled toe tap stride with a small load of the hands. Loose, level swing plane. Short to it, line drive approach. Quick hands
Arm: RH. OF-87 mph. Short, quick arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Athletic feet that work downhill w/ control, soft hands, clean & quick exchange. Actions are playable.
ATH: 6.73 runner in the 60. 1.68 in the 10 yard split.
Position Profile: OF/SS
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lanky athlete w/ twitch
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup. Controlled toe tap stride w/ small hand load. Short, loose, and level bat path. Tends to dive onto the front foot. Contact-oriented approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 295' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph. Short, quick arm action from OTT slot. Abv-avg strength
Defense: Controlled, athletic feet w/ a quick exchange.
Run: 6.61 runner in the 60.
Kirk Knecht, Greenfield-Central, 2024, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 150-pound slim frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride. Some bat speed.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity. pull side approach.
Defense: Infield, Consistent hands, athletic footwork. Capable. Outfield, Sure hands, consistent footwork, developing exchange.
Arm: 73 Infield velocity. 76 Outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, low ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.07
Pitching: Raw. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, long arm action. Low balance point, in line shoulders, lands open, a recoil finish.
FB: T76. 75-76 mph. Low in the zone accuracy.
CB: 66-69 mph. Consistent control, sweeping action, sharp movement.
CH: 65-69 mph. Sinking action, around the zone control.