@janzen_keisel 
95
Velocity (max)
2/07/21
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
Janzen
Keisel
Oklahoma State
Gunnison Valley (HS) • UT
6' 4" • 185LBS
L/R
Travel Team: Mountain West Baseball Academy
Gunnison Valley (HS) • UT
6' 4" • 185LBS
L/R
Travel Team: Mountain West Baseball Academy
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
90.7 - 93.2
Velo Range
2/07/21
2439
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Changeup
77.7 - 80.1
Velo Range
2/07/21
1663
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
10/09/20
2145
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Slider
76 - 78
Velo Range
10/09/20
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Arizona Sr Fall Classic
Oct 9, 2020
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
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).
2439
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.
26.5
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).
68.1
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).
2145
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).
78.9
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).
1663
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Slider
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).
2359
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
94.5
Velocity (max)
90.7 - 93.2
Velo Range
90.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,561
Spin Rate (max)
2,439
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 70.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,145
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.5
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,401
Spin Rate (max)
2,359
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,685
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Arizona Sr Fall Classic
Oct 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
2,500
Spin Rate (max)
2,450
Spin Rate (avg)
Trackman - Slider
2,250
Spin Rate (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
1,750
Spin Rate (max)
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
92.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- College Crosscheck, Week 2: Arkansas, Michigan, Oklahoma State & Oregon State - Feb 29, 2024
- PBR Utah Then to Now (Profile Views Rankings) - Jan 15, 2023
- Week 8 (April 26-May 1) Player and Pitcher of the Week - May 5, 2021
- Week 7 (April 19-24) Player and Pitcher of the Week - Apr 27, 2021
- Week 6 (April 12-17) Player and Pitcher of the Week - Apr 20, 2021
- Week 5 (April 5-10) Player and Pitcher of the Week - Apr 13, 2021
- Week 4 (March 29-April 3) Player and Pitcher of the Week - Apr 6, 2021
- PBR Utah 2021 Top 10 Rankings (Update) - Mar 17, 2021
- Week One (March 8-14) Player and Pitcher of the Week - Mar 15, 2021
- Super 60 Breakout Candidates - Feb 3, 2021
- Super 60 Spotlight: Janzen Keisel - Feb 3, 2021
- Utah: A look ahead to 2021 (Top 5 Players) - Jan 9, 2021
- Utah 2021 Top 10 Rankings Released - Dec 11, 2020
- 2021 Overall Rankings Updated - Nov 23, 2020
- 2021s On The Rise - Nov 18, 2020
- Utah Summer Scout Notes - Oct 1, 2020
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Cape Cod: After a strong freshman campaign in Provo for BYU, Keisel took his talents to Stillwater for the 2023 season. He battled injury and inconsistency, posting a 7.85 ERA in just 18.1 innings. Heading to the Cape this summer, trying to make up for lost developmental time, Keisel logged 25 innings and a 3.96 ERA. Standing 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds he’s a three-quarters righthander with a low release height. He has a shorter takeaway with a fast circle in back and good arm speed out front. He can sometimes collapse his front side and get out of sync, but overall the arm and delivery work, and there is some deception. During our look, Keisel sat 92-94 for four innings and bumped 95-96. His fastball plays well up in the zone with higher spin rates in the 2300-2600s and IVB ranging from 18 inches to 24 inches. He also showed the makings of two swing-and-miss secondary pitches in his 86-87 mph changeup (a real weapon against lefties) and his 80-84 mph slider with tight spin, good tilt and spin into the 2600 rpm range. He was able to land both pitches for strikes, as well as expand for use as a chase pitch out of the zone. Overall, his location is more control than command and his pitchability could still use more refinement. He does have a realistic chance to make a big jump and vie for day one draft consideration thanks to his mid-90s heater, bat-missing ability with three pitches and an athletic, physical frame.
Have seen this young man since his sophomore year. A small town kid with a big arm and oozes proj strength and weight gains with maturity. A XL frame at 603 180 that’s long and lean with a streamlined athletic build. Features long arms and big hands with a loose wrist to spin the ball. Pitching out of the stretch at the moment, due to coming back from TJ surgery, his velo hasn’t missed a beat. The delivery is simple and controlled with a high flexible kick to delivery while getting into his legs and shows leverage and plus arm speed. The FB 90-94 comes out clean with riding life. The CB 78-79 spins with solid shape and tight biting depth. The CH 85 is still a work in process, yet he projects two above average pitches with S/M tendencies. Committed to BYU.