21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/26
CLASS OF 2029
OF
SS
Jacob
Birkla
Noblesville (HS) • IN
5' 8" • 145LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indy Titans
5' 8" • 145LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Indy Titans
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/16/26
19.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/16/26
-
Hard Hit %
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/26
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/26
305
Distance (max)
6/30/26
63
Sweet Spot %
6/30/26
7.55
60-yd
2/16/26
4.13
30-yd
6/30/26
1.72
10-yd
2/16/26
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/16/26
-
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
2/16/26
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
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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).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3688
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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).
80.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
251
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.0807
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Summer I.D. Games (Invite Only)
Jun 30, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 26, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
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.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.8
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.9
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.
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
57.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 26, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
61.7
Bat Speed (max)
57.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.55
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
76.42
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Jacob Birkla, Noblesville High School (IN), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-8, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH, tall stance, some length to the turn, consistent contact stays through the middle of the field, hands start high then drop down towards the ball.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 289' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-75 mph. Quicker arm action with capable outfield skills.
ATH: 7.55 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 76.42 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-7, 135-pounds. Lean
Hit: RHH. tall , narrow setup, hovering stride, uphill path, quick bat
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 251' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-70 mph. Loose
Defense: Plays downhill, sure hands, quick transfer
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60.