Keller Looks Forward To The Challenges At Cornell
August 30, 2021
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Keller Looks Forward To The Challenges At Cornell
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Noah Keller
Class of 2022 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 45 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: GoodrichState: MI
- Summer Team: Chi Town Cream 18U
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Height: 6-1Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
87
Max FB
(03/06/21)
84 - 86
FB
(03/06/21)
68 - 73
CB
(10/10/20)
76 - 78
CH
(03/06/21)
![Trackman](/images/stat_logos/trackman.png)
Trackman - Fastball
86.8
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
85.0 - 86.7
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
2048
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
1994
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/06/21)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/06/21)
HM (avg)
(03/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(10/10/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/10/20)
Zone %
(10/10/20)
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.8
Velo Range
85 - 86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.7
Spin Rate (max)
2048
Spin Rate (avg)
1994
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.2
Velo Range
82.8 - 84
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.5
Spin Rate (max)
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
1932
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
(10/10/20)
68.4 - 73.4
Velo Range
(10/10/20)
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/10/20)
1865
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
1816
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/10/20)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(10/10/20)
HM (avg)
(10/10/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/10/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
Zone %
(03/06/21)
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.3
Velo Range
68.9 - 70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.3
Spin Rate (max)
1865
Spin Rate (avg)
1816
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.6
Velo Range
68.4 - 73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.7
Spin Rate (max)
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
1816
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
76.3 - 77.8
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
1915
Spin Rate (max)
(10/10/20)
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/10/20)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(03/06/21)
HM (avg)
(03/06/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(10/10/20)
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78
Velo Range
76.3 - 77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
75.7
Spin Rate (max)
1808
Spin Rate (avg)
1801
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.2
Spin Rate (max)
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
1915
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/06/21)
Rise+
(03/06/21)
Sink+
(10/10/20)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(03/06/21)
Sweep+
(10/10/20)
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Keller Looks Forward To The Challenges At Cornell
A college visit soon followed and the Goodrich High School 2022 was all set to make a commitment when a phone call changed his mind.
“It was the Cornell coach and I told him that I was going to commit to another school,” the fifth-rated senior left-handed pitcher in the state of Michigan reflected. “He asked ‘what’s an Ivy League education mean to you?’ I went to Cornell the next day and I fell in love with it and committed.”
A major in Industrial and Labor Relations is the plan for Keller, who carries a 3.98 GPA in high school.
“My parents have always pushed me that college was not a four-year decision, it’s a 40-year decision,” Keller related. “It’s going to set you up for the next 40 years.”
That was just one big selling point for Keller with the Ivy League school.
“Cornell is absolutely a beautiful region,” Keller noted. “It had the big-school feeling I like and a down-to-earth feeling. I also loved the facilities. It all just felt like home.”
The idea of playing at the next level has been there for a long time according to Keller.
“My dad played college baseball at Albion and my family has always been huge baseball fans,” Keller noted. “My dad pushed me at a young age and said ‘you can do this, you just have to work at it.’ Since I was 10 it’s what I’ve wanted. When I was 12, I went to a regional college game and I knew then more than ever it was something I wanted to do.”
Not long after it started to become realistic.
“I made varsity as a freshman, that was a big confidence booster,” Keller said. “This year I played with Arsenal and that helped give me exposure. Coaches were telling me you’re going to play college baseball.”
An improved game helped the cause for the 43rd-ranked 2022 in Michigan, who received interest from schools like Dayton, Xavier, Wright State, Ohio U, Central Michigan, Western Michigan, Eastern Michigan and Wayne State in addition to Yale.
“Last year I did the Prime Time velocity program and that took me to the next level,” explained the 6-1 200-pound southpaw. “I was 81-83 and now I’m 85-87. Working 12-15 hours a week with them took me to an entire new level. Now I throw both secondary pitches whenever I want. My two-seam moves and I can control it. And I feel the best is still to come with it.”
Keller believes he can be a valuable asset to the Ivy League program located in Ithaca, N.Y., seven hours from his home in Goodrich.
“I’m a huge team guy, I’ll bring a lot of positive energy,” Keller related. “I’ll go in with a strong work ethic and help set the tone for the program. I hope to gain respect from the older guys and help bring a positive tone and good atmosphere.”
A college decision, admittedly, brings a great feeling to Keller.
“It’s a sense of relief,” Keller said. “I had all these goals and the big one was to get committed. But then it’s a feeling of what’s next? So I sat down the next day and made some new goals.”
The 17-year-old understands the challenge ahead being a student-athlete at Cornell.
“The academic part scares me a little,” Keller admitted. “I don’t know what to expect, but they say it’s like any other college, just everyone's a little smarter. I’ll find a way, I always make it work. If others can do it, I can.”