@JamesKovacs1717 83
Velocity (max)
2/17/25
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
James
Kovacs
Westfield (HS) • IN
5' 8" • 185LBS
R/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indy Sharks 17U
5' 8" • 185LBS
R/L • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indy Sharks 17U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.7 - 82.3
Velo Range
2/17/25
2113
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
2/17/25
1681
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/17/25
2226
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/24
313
Distance (max)
2/25/24
78
Sweet Spot %
2/25/24
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
69
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/24
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.23
60-yd
2/19/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
2/25/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6398
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.
Indy Sharks / On Deck Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Indy Sharks / On Deck Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2113
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.
25.9
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
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).
1437
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Slider
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).
2226
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Sinker
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).
1842
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
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).
1867
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.
24.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
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).
1674
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.6
Slider
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).
2174
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.8
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 82.3
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,113
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,407
Spin Rate (max)
2,226
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,500
Spin Rate (max)
1,437
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
80.4
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 80.4
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,865
Spin Rate (max)
1,842
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indy Sharks / On Deck Baseball Scout Day
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.2
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 77.7
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 69.6
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.9
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,739
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.0
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,249
Spin Rate (max)
2,194
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 67.8
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,738
Spin Rate (max)
1,681
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
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James Kovacs, Westfield High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic Build
Delivery: Repeatable, fundamental mechanics with a moderate balance point. Athletic mover down the slope. Shoulders remain even down the mound. Lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Clean arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Some run T1881, 1834 average rpm.
SL: 67-70 mph. Cutter T2235, 2154 average rpm.
CH: 67-69 mph. Fading movement T1739, 1667 average rpm.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60.
James Kovacs, Westfield High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic Build
Hit: RHH. Sets up in an open, athletic stance with weight shifted back. Small load with a moderate hover stride. Shows full body athleticism with clean swing mechanics. Balanced, high intent swing. Displays some bat speed. 65.6 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 313' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph. Quick arm action from an over the top slot.
Defense: Free mover with confidence in hands. Lengthy, controlled exchange.
ATH: 7.25 runner in the 60.
James Kovacs, Westfield High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T79, 75-78 mph. T1964, 1895 average rpm.
SL: 67-67 mph. T2249, 2194 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. T1738, 1681 average rpm.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60.
James Kovacs, Westfield High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly crouched, balanced stance. Lands hard on front foot with a tall follow through. Hands get through the zone quick and barrel gets through the zone on a upward path.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.0 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Longer, compact action with an over the top delivery.
Defense: Athletic mover with good footwork and body control. work through the ball well and fields the ball with two hands for an easy exchange.
ATH: 7.23 runner in the 60.