77.4
Velocity (max)
10/03/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
1B
Jacob
Kitchens
Hutto (HS) • TX
6' 4" • 230LBS
R/R
6' 4" • 230LBS
R/R
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
74.5 - 76.7
Velo Range
10/03/21
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1080
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21
Curveball
62.4 - 64.4
Velo Range
10/03/21
1921
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/03/21
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/03/21
273
Distance (max)
10/03/21
57
Sweet Spot %
10/03/21
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/03/21
21.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.33
60-yd
10/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
6/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
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.
All-State Games - South
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
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.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
All-State Games - South
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1702
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1921
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1080
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
All-State Games - South
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,839
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.4
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.5
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 66.2
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 230 pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with a slight pause at the top, slight crossfire action, finishes off to the 1B side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 75-77 mph. Strikes to the arm-side, flashing arm-side run.
CB: 62-64 mph. Flashed strikes to the glove-side.
CH: 66 mph. Flashed arm-side action.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 230 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, small foot lift load trigger with toe tap, hands go back with body during load to trigger swing, uphill swing plane using the middle of the field primarily hitting line drives and some fly balls.
Power: 89.1 mph max exit velocity in BP, 76.4 mph average exit velocity, 273 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. 1B - 72 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork at times getting into fielding position holding the runner on and playing deep, fields the ball out in front and in rhythm towards his target at times with a clean funnel to release.
Run: 8.33 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 140 pounds.
Hit: RH. Slightly crouched stance, lean back load trigger with a toe tap, slight barrel tilt to trigger swing, uphill swing plane, middle of the field approach hitting fly balls and some line drives.
Power: 82.67 mph max exit velocity in BP, 75.84 mph average exit velocity, 268 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Good footwork at times, clean funnel to release at times with good hands, fields the ball out in front.
Run: 8.48 runner in the 60.