21
Hand Speed (max)
2/09/25
CLASS OF 2026
OF
2B
Dace
Kochel Jr.
White Pigeon (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 179LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cane's Great Lakes
5' 11" • 179LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cane's Great Lakes
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/09/25
27.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/09/25
-
Hard Hit %
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/25
71
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/09/25
220
Distance (max)
2/09/25
20
Sweet Spot %
2/09/25
7.31
60-yd
2/09/25
4.01
30-yd
2/09/25
1.77
10-yd
2/09/25
18.6
Run speed (max)
2/09/25
-
INF Velo
73
OF Velo
2/09/25
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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).
73.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
69
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.2
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.
Northern Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
69
Distance (avg)
220
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
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.
Northern Indiana Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
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.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.31
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
71.4
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Comments
2/09/25
Dace Kochel Jr. is a 2026 OF/2B from White Pigeon JrSr High School (MI) with a 5-foot-11, 179-pound frame and room to grow physically. He hits from a crouched setup with a short, handsy swing that works directly to the ball, posting an 83 mph max exit velocity, 71.0 mph average, and 220’ max distance. While the swing shows some feel, there’s still development needed in the overall offensive profile. In the outfield, Kochel moves with effort and topped at 73 mph on throws. He ran a 7.31 60
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