@KaelStarks 
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/27/24
CLASS OF 2025
3B
SS
Kael
Starks
Fairfield Christian School (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: NMC Baseball
6' 1" • 165LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: NMC Baseball
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/27/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/27/24
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/27/24
314
Distance (max)
2/18/24
50
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
7.26
60-yd
10/27/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
10/27/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
6/26/25
78 - 83
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
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)
7.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.1
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
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.491
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).
72.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
104
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.3008
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.
2024 Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Oct 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats 1.28.24
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
72.8
Exit Velocity (max)
63.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
183
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.
21.8
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.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
2024 Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Oct 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Southern Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats 1.28.24
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
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)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Southern Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
- Results From 2024 Southern Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats - Jan 29, 2024
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Cincinnati Riverbats - Feb 18, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Feb 7, 2022
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Kael Starks: SS/3B, (2025) FAIRFIELD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, OH. 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic projectable frame. (60.1 mph bat speed average). (18.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Confident while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; had a clean natural exchange, consistent smooth footwork, and soft sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short arm action with athletic slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.4 at the event.
Kael Starks: SS/3B, (2025) Cincinnati Christian, OH. 5-foot-10, 130-pound. In the box, the switch hitter's best exit velocity was 73 mph. Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 71 mph; has a clean exchange, consistent hands, and choppy feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).