@MaxKniesche 23.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2027
3B
UTILITY
Max
Kniesche
Lucy Beckham (HS) • SC
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags AllBlacks 2027
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags AllBlacks 2027
Rankings
2027 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2027 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/17/24
15.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
69
Hard Hit %
2/01/25
97
Exit Velocity (max)
8/16/25
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/01/25
343
Distance (max)
7/01/25
86
Sweet Spot %
5/18/24
7.35
60-yd
8/16/25
4.06
30-yd
8/16/25
1.67
10-yd
8/17/24
18.7
Run speed (max)
8/16/25
77
INF Velo
2/01/25
79
OF Velo
7/01/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2025
2024
Sign in to view rankings 
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.3327
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).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
296
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7149
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
87.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2026-2028 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston
Jun 5, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Prep Baseball Scout Day: Diamond Devils
May 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.9
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Columbia (2026-2028 Grads)
Jul 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston
Jun 5, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.67
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.71
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 17, 2024
Swift
1.67
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.71
60-yd
17.0
Run speed (max)
2.11
RSI (max)
24.5
Jump Height (max)
Team Carolina Trials: Charleston
Jun 5, 2024
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.18
30-yd
7.71
60-yd
17.4
Run speed (max)
1.63
RSI (max)
19.6
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 16, 2025
Vald
1.72
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.35
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
1.66
RSI (max)
23.2
Jump Height (max)
NC/SC Border Battle
Jun 10, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSI (max)
23.5
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: South (Invite-Only)
Feb 1, 2025
Vald
1.73
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.52
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.51
RSI (max)
21.4
Jump Height (max)
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.
54.23
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- South Carolina Class of 2027 Top 10 Uncommitted: Infielders - Sep 26, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Infielders Scouting Reports - Sep 23, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Corner Infielders Scouting Reports - Sep 12, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Blast Motion Leaders - Aug 22, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 21, 2025
- 2025 Top Prospect Games: Data Dive - Aug 20, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jul 14, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Jul 11, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 8, 2025
- Team Carolina Trials Columbia 2025: Data Dive - Jul 7, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle 2025: Team SC Vald Athletic Testing Metrics - Jun 25, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle 2025: SC Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 20, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle 2025: SC Data Dive - Jun 16, 2025
- NC/SC Border Battle Preview - Jun 6, 2025
- 2025 Playoffs Week 1 Scout Blogs - Part 2 - May 8, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Superlatives - Position Players - Feb 20, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Athletic Testing Metrics - Feb 18, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Blast Motion Leaders - Feb 10, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Feb 7, 2025
- Preseason All-State South 2025: Data Dive - Feb 5, 2025
- South Carolina Rankings: 2027 Class End of Fall Update - New Comers - Dec 12, 2024
- Top Prospect Games: Athletic Testing - Aug 27, 2024
- Top Prospect Games: Blast Motion Leaders - Aug 26, 2024
- Top Prospect Games: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Aug 23, 2024
- Top Prospect Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 21, 2024
- Diamond Devils Scout Day: Statistical Leaders - 2025 Class - Jun 21, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials - Charleston: Blast Leaders - Jun 18, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials - Charleston: Swift Athletic Leaders - Jun 17, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials - Charleston: Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jun 11, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials - Charleston: Trackman Pitching Leaders - Jun 10, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials - Charleston: Statistical Leaders - Jun 7, 2024
- Trackman Pitching Leaders: Diamond Devils Scout Day 2026 Grad Classes - May 28, 2024
- Diamond Devils Scout Day: Statistical Leaders - May 24, 2024
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Physical
2025
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.
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: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 180.6-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup with rhythmic hands. Long stride during load. Slight uphill path at impact. 72.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 87.8 mph. 335' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. OF-75 mph. Average arm strength from 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: OF: Moves well through the ball. INF: Fields out infront with quick hands.
ATH: 7.35 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 180.6-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly wide setup with rhythmic hands. Lifts front foot during load. Level path with quick hands through the zone. 70.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 87.0 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. OF-79 mph. Above average arm strength from 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: OF: Average footwork with a quick transfer. INF: Fields out infront with choppy footwork.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.08 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 161-pounds. Lean frame with some present strength/athleticism with room for more
Hit: RHH. Open, upright stance with weight distributed evenly and flex in knees, hands even with ear, barrel pointed up and a high back elbow Smooth load into back hip with a medium leg kick trigger, clean chest load creates stretch and whip thru zone, short stroke with athleticism 71.5 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.0 mph. 296' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Short action with a lower slot, developing strength
Defense: Heavier feet might cap range but shows good instincts and feel for game
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Lean wiry frame with room to grow
Hit: RHH. Slightly opened stance with a wider base and high hands. Uses a small heel lift and stride to balance. Compact swing through the zone with a higher finish 66.7 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 75.6 mph. 288' max distance. Line drive gap to gap approach
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Short compact arm action shows the ability to make different throws from different angles.
Defense: Good active footwork working through the ball while fielding the ball out front.
ATH: 7.71 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 4.18 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.60 max vertical.