Best of 2021: TrackMan Pitch Metric Leaders
January 28, 2022
The PBR Oregon staff hosted more than 20 showcases in 2021 – from invite-only events for select prospects, events for incoming freshmen, unsigned seniors, and the list goes on. Before we close the book on 2021 for good, we're going to check out some of the top showcase performances of last year.
To make your mark at a PBR showcase in 2022, check out the recently released PBR Oregon 2022 winter calendar.
Below you'll find several different pitch metrics collected at our events via our TrackMan units, such as spin rates and pitch action. Read on to see which Oregon pitchers have enhanced data attached to their arsenals.
TRACKMAN PITCH METRIC LEADERS
PEAK FASTBALL SPIN RATE (RPM)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 |
Zach Johnson | OR | Lakeridge | 2022 | SS | 2544 rpm |
2 |
Ty Alleman | OR | Jesuit | 2023 | RHP | 2418 rpm |
3 |
Erik Hoffberg | OR | Lakeridge | 2023 | RHP | 2398 rpm |
4 |
Alexander Via | OR | Summit | 2025 | RHP | 2378 rpm |
5 |
Kaden Harris | OR | Milwaukie | 2023 | SS | 2347 rpm |
6 |
Mason Spellecy | OR | Hood River Valley | 2022 | 1B | 2334 rpm |
7 |
Emerson Dennis | OR | Central Catholic | 2022 | RHP | 2325 rpm |
8 |
Buddy Brands | OR | Tigard | 2023 | RHP | 2321 rpm |
9 |
JD Cannon | OR | Tigard | 2023 | 2B | 2311 rpm |
10 |
Sy Sullivan | OR | Tualatin | 2022 | RHP | 2308 rpm |
PEAK CURVEBALL SPIN RATE (RPM)
1 |
Jace Schow | OR | LaGrande | 2023 | 2B | 2738 rpm |
2 | Zach Johnson | OR | Lakeridge | 2022 | SS | 2678 rpm |
3 | Jackson Sanders | OR | Tualatin | 2024 | 1B | 2596 rpm |
4 |
Carson Kruckman | OR | Sandy | 2022 | RHP | 2581 rpm |
5 |
Erik Hoffberg | OR | Lakeridge | 2023 | RHP | 2533 rpm |
6 |
Ty Alleman | OR | Jesuit | 2023 | RHP | 2466 rpm |
7 |
Riley Delaney | OR | Tualatin | 2023 | RHP | 2458 rpm |
8 |
JD Cannon | OR | Tigard | 2023 | 2B | 2402 rpm |
9 |
Steve Kovac | OR | Reynolds | 2022 | RHP | 2371 rpm |
10 |
Jacen Rademacher | OR | Clackamas | 2022 | RHP | 2320 rpm |
11 |
Logan Malinowski | OR | Bend Senior | 2023 | 1B | 2305 rpm |
12 |
Jack Turnquist | OR | Oregon City | 2024 | LHP | 2303 rpm |
PEAK SLIDER SPIN RATE (RPM)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Zach Johnson | OR | Lakeridge | 2022 | RHP | 2776 rpm |
2 |
Carson Kruckman | OR | Sandy | 2022 | RHP | 2768 rpm |
3 |
Erik Hoffberg | OR | Lakeridge | 2023 | RHP | 2659 rpm |
4 |
Logan Plunkett | OR | Westview | 2022 | RHP | 2403 rpm |
5 |
Lukas McLeroy | OR | Lakeridge | 2025 | LHP | 2340 rpm |
6 |
Mason Spellecy | OR | Hood River Valley | 2022 | 1B | 2301 rpm |
7 |
Ian Delaney | OR | Lincoln | 2021 | RHP | 2295 rpm |
8 | Alexander Via | OR | Summit | 2025 | RHP | 2256 rpm |
9 | JD Cannon | OR | Tigard | 2023 | INF | 2252 rpm |
10 | Carter Nelson | OR | South Salem | 2024 | RHP | 2236 rpm |
AVERAGE CHANGEUP HORIZONTAL BREAK (IN.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 |
Nathan Van Dooren | OR | Hood River Valley | 2022 | OF | 21.3 |
2 |
Luke Brauner | OR | Lake Oswego | 2022 | LHP | -19.6 |
3 |
Connor Udland | OR | Katy | 2025 | RHP | 19.5 |
4 |
Erik Hoffberg | OR | Lakeridge | 2023 | RHP | 18.1 |
5 |
Quin Dufort | OR | Ida B Wells (Wilson) | 2024 | LHP | -17.7 |
6 |
Brady Ackerman | OR | Canby | 2025 | 3B | 17.0 |
7 |
Benjamin Christensen | OR | Grant | 2023 | 3B | 16.7 |
8 | Parker Guinn | OR | McMinnville | 2023 | C | 16.3 |
9 |
Isaac Pfeifer | OR | Tualatin | 2025 | C | 15.7 |
10 |
Dylan Ha | OR | Oregon City | 2022 | 2B | 15.4 |
11 |
Joey Gartrell | OR | Canby | 2021 | RHP | 15.2 |