Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

C
1B

Ethan
Keffaber

Lebanon (HS) • OH
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Midland American 2027
2027 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
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Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22
Hand Speed (max)
10/13/24
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/13/24
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
10/13/24
50
Hard Hit %
2/19/25
Power
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/25
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/25
356
Distance (max)
2/19/25
71
Sweet Spot %
6/23/25
Run
7.27
60-yd
10/13/24
4.89
30-yd
1/21/23
2.03
10-yd
1/21/23
15.9
Run speed (max)
1/27/24
Defense
73
INF Velo
2/26/23
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
6/23/25
1.99 - 2.03
Pop Time
6/23/25
Pitching

Fastball

73
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
69 - 73
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Changeup

60 - 64
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Curveball

58 - 60
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2025
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Pop Time
1.99 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
7.27
Pop Time
1.99 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
13.0
60 Yard Dash
8.18
Pop Time
2.11 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
65.0
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.4
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Position
7.31
60-yard
1.99 - 2.03
Pop Time
74
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Position
7.27
60-yard
1.99 - 2.09
Pop Time
73
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Midland 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Position
2.01 - 2.10
Pop Time
70
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Position
8.18
60-yard
2.11 - 2.26
Pop Time
69
INF Velo
65
C Velo
Power Speed Score
2023 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2023
Position
8.76
60-yard
2.16 - 2.29
Pop Time
73
INF Velo
64
C Velo
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Position
2.12 - 2.22
Pop Time
64
C Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
86.3
Distance Max
356
Distance Avg
187
Launch Angle Avg
14.4179
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
84.5
Distance Max
345
Distance Avg
183
Launch Angle Avg
17.5941
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.3
Exit Velocity Avg
76.4
Distance Max
311
Distance Avg
153
Launch Angle Avg
16.4648
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
286
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Alpha Scout Day
Feb 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
88.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Midland 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.6
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
64.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.8
Hand Speed Avg
17.2
Bat Speed Max
62.6
Bat Speed Avg
59.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Midland 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Central Ohio Rising Stars ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.2
Hand Speed (max)
16.7
Hand Speed (avg)
58.8
Bat Speed (max)
57.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.0
14U National Championship
Jun 29, 2023
Pitching
73
Max FB
69 - 73
FB
58 - 60
CB
60 - 64
CH

Game Performance

2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
2.03
30 Yard Dash
4.89
60 Yard Dash
9.07
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Scout Day: Midland 1.27.24
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
7.74
60-yd
15.9
Run speed (max)
Scout Day: PF Flyers/Cincy Angels 1.21.23
Jan 21, 2023
Swift
2.03
10-yd
4.89
30-yd
9.07
60-yd
14.7
Run speed (max)
1.11
RSI (max)
1.10
RSI (avg)
1,040
Jump Power (max)
17.8
Jump Height (max)
17.7
Jump Height (avg)

Vizual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/23/25
Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 205-pounds. 6-3/205 with strength and presence. Catch/throw is advanced with 1.99–2.03 pop times, arm 74. RH bat shows power upside (max EV 94). Physical frame and defensive tools make him an intriguing backstop.
Hit: RHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 mph. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.03 pop times.
ATH: 7.31 runner in the 60.
1/25/25
Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Arm: RH.
10/13/24
Ethan Keffaber, Lebanon High School (OH), 2027
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-3, 188-pounds. Long, lean, athletic pro-style frame.
Hit: RHH. Aggressive forward move, brings a no-batting-gloves hardnosed mentality into the box. Does not give up at-bats easily.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 88.1 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph.
Defense: 1.99-2.09 pop times.
ATH: 7.27 runner in the 60.
1/27/24

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. (61.8 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a quiet stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 70 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural transfer, and sure hands. consistently had pop times of 2.01-2.10. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Had a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. 


7/18/23

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. (60.8 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was developing, used a level swing plane and balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 69 mph. Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 65 mph. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 65 mph; had consistent pop times of 2.11-2.26. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.18.   


1/21/23

Ethan Keffaber: C/3B, (2027) Lebanon, OH. 5-foot-10, 170-pound. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (17.0 mph hand speed average). Starts in an open crouched stance with a tight load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is average, exhibits a long swing plane and low finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 64 mph during throw downs. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 64 mph; he produced a pop time of 2.12-2.22.  

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2024 Ohio State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 13, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)