@Grady_Falk 
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/24
CLASS OF 2026
OF
SS
Grady
Falkenstein
Archbishop Hoban (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Release
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Release
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
13
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
25
Hard Hit %
2/15/25
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/25
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/25
353
Distance (max)
6/23/25
63
Sweet Spot %
2/15/25
6.58
60-yd
6/23/25
3.77
30-yd
2/15/25
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/17/24
90
OF Velo
2/15/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Workout
Feb 21, 2024
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.58
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.7
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
353
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4905
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).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
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).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.4327
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).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
51
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
0.6883
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).
75.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
101
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.4109
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.
2025 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
353
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Release Baseball 2.15.25
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Release 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Release Baseball 2.10.23
Feb 10, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
51
Distance (avg)
153
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.4
Exit Velocity (max)
64.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
101
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
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.
Scout Day: Release Baseball 2.15.25
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Class of 2025-2026 (Invite Only)
Jun 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Release 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2025
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Scout Day: Release Baseball - Top Statistical Performers - Feb 17, 2025
- 2024 Scout Day: Release Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Release Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Release - Feb 19, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: Release Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2023
- 2023 Release Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- 2023 Release Baseball Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 12, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Release Baseball - Feb 11, 2023
- Results From 2022 Northern Ohio Rising Stars ID - Mar 7, 2022
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Falkenstein is a 6.58 runner who uses his speed as a true weapon in the outfield and on the bases. Offensively, the right-handed bat shows an 85.5 mph average exit velocity with a max of 94, pointing to contact skills with growing pop. His 85 mph arm adds another tool to the profile.
Hit: RHH
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 353' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-85 mph.
ATH: 6.58 runner in the 60. Plus runner.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84.9 mph. 285' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph.
ATH: 3.77 in the30 yard split.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 163-pounds. Skinny, athletic body. Plenty of room to fill out.
Hit: RHH. Wide to start. Uses a toe tap to gather.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 305' max distance. Present.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. L3Q, accurate.
ATH: 6.69 runner in the 60. Quick twitch was on full dsiplay.
Grady Falkenstein: SS/OF, (2026) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-11, 163-pound athletic projectable build. (62.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Confident advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 83 mph; has a clean natural exchange, consistent fluid feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used athletic slot and a short quick arm action.
Grady Falkenstein: SS/2B, (2026) Archbishop Hoban, OH. 5-foot-10, 152-pound projectable frame. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled big leg kick. Bat speed is electric, exhibits a loose swing plane and good extension on his balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable advanced in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; had athletic consistent footwork, next level hands, and a packing exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used athletic slot and a short quick arm action.