19.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/23/25
CLASS OF 2027
2B
RHP
Ethan
Knettel
Tea Area High School - 03 (HS) • SD
5' 8" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Sanford Sports Academy
5' 8" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Sanford Sports Academy
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2027 National
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Best Of Stats
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/23/25
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/23/25
-
Hard Hit %
84
Exit Velocity (max)
2/23/25
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/23/25
241
Distance (max)
2/23/25
40
Sweet Spot %
2/23/25
7.80
60-yd
2/23/25
4.31
30-yd
2/23/25
1.90
10-yd
2/23/25
17.6
Run speed (max)
2/23/25
71
INF Velo
2/23/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
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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
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9924
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.
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
241
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
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.
South Dakota Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
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.
1.9
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.8
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. square stance, line drive swing plane, gap to gap approach, firm contact overall.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.6 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph.
Defense: Moves direct or around the ball, wide base at setup, hands play high to low, better movements laterally
ATH: 7.80 runner in the 60. 1.90 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.