26.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/21
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Ian
Kersten
Paradise Valley CC
Valor Christian (HS) • CO
5' 11" • 185.9LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Valor Christian (HS) • CO
5' 11" • 185.9LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/23
21.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/22
50
Hard Hit %
2/27/22
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/27/22
372
Distance (max)
8/08/23
80
Sweet Spot %
10/03/21
6.84
60
7/27/22
3.94
30-yd
8/08/23
1.75
10-yd
8/08/23
19.7
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
8/08/23
78
C Velo
8/08/23
1.81 - 1.94
Pop Time
8/08/23
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
2/20/21
81 - 84
Velo Range
2/20/21
1839
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1260
Spin Rate (avg)
5/24/20
Curveball
66.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
2/20/21
1773
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Slider
-
Velo Range
1408
Spin Rate (avg)
5/24/20
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.81 - 1.94
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.84
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.93
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
3.83
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.90 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
10.6
Colorado Fall I.D.
Oct 3, 2021
Position
6.93
60-yard
1.90 - 2.03
Pop Time
88
OF Velo
73
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
372
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
351
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
295
Distance (avg)
372
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Fall I.D.
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Rising Stars Showcase
May 24, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
Colorado State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Colorado Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Fall I.D.
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Colorado Rising Stars Showcase
May 24, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
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).
1839
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).
67.8
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).
1773
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
1604
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.
20.9
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).
68.4
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).
1596
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).
64.9
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).
1260
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).
66.6
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).
1408
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).
Colorado Underclass Invitational
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 83.4
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,969
Spin Rate (max)
1,839
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 69.3
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,926
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Colorado Rising Stars Showcase
May 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 78.1
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,785
Spin Rate (max)
1,604
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,596
Spin Rate (max)
1,596
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
66.6
Velocity (max)
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,408
Spin Rate (max)
1,408
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.9
Velocity (max)
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,260
Spin Rate (max)
1,260
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
33.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.70
10-yd
3.81
30-yd
6.84
60-yd
20.3
Run speed (max)
8.8
Run Speed (avg)
1.75
RSi (max)
1.75
RSi (avg)
1,709
Jump Power (max)
29.8
Jump Height (max)
29.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.54
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
80.1
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Rewind: Catcher Pop-Time - Dec 21, 2023
- 2023 Rewind: Outfield Velocity - Dec 20, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Positional Data Dive - Aug 15, 2023
- Colorado State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 12, 2023
- Colorado's Most Viewed Profiles of July - Aug 7, 2022
- 5280 Spotlight: C Ian Kersten - Feb 21, 2022
- 2021 Colorado Leaderboards: Outfield Velocity - Jan 4, 2022
- Colorado Fall I.D. Quick Hits - Oct 5, 2021
- Colorado Recuits: Top Statistical Performers - Dec 15, 2020
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Bent at the back knee, feet wide, open stance, hands at shoulder, bat angle 45 degrees, quiet stance. Load onto backside, small leg kick, medium stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 72.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 372' max distance. Developing power with quality hands.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. OF-89 mph. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.81-1.94 pop times. Outfield: Fields the ball out front, funnels to chest, works through target, fluid transfer and release. Catching: Athletic base, quick transfer and release, works through target, soft hands.
ATH: 7.05 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Ian Kersten, Valor Christian (CO), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Bent at the back knee, feet wide, open stance, hands at shoulder, bat angle 45 degrees, quiet stance. Load onto backside, small leg kick, medium stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone. 72.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: Developing power with quality hands.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. OF-89 mph. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 1.81-1.94 pop times. Outfield: Fields the ball out front, funnels to chest, works through target, fluid transfer and release. Catching: Athletic base, quick transfer and release, works through target, soft hands.
ATH: 7.05 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 3.94 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B High follow for grade on the mound, velocity and feel with spin.
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong and athletic build, wide shoulders.
Delivery: From the glove side of the rubber, side step, high leg kick, medium stride, back leg drive, spins over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Stays on plane with light glove side cut. T2192, 1941 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. 10/4 shape, some spin induced break. T2194, 2057 average rpm.
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B High follow for grade on the mound, velocity and feel with spin.
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Strong and athletic build, wide shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Upright, feet shoulder width apart, hands just above shoulder, bat angle upright, light bat wiggle. Load onto backside, small leg kick, medium stride, active lower half, rotational top half, short to the baseball, in and out of the zone at times. 68.8 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: Some ability to lift the baseball with developing power.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Medium arm swing out of a lower 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, works around the baseball well, fields the ball out front, soft hands, funnels to hip, fluid transfer and release.
ATH: 7.73 runner in the 60. 1.83 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2024 Ian Kersten is a past Colorado Jr. Future Games team member. He's a strong athlete and outfielder who ran a 6.93 60-yard dash. We had pop times of 1.90-2.02 and he shows good receiving and blocking skills. Kersten was up to 88 mph from the outfield. He has an aggressive swing from the right side with strong, quick hands. We've seen gradual development in all of his skills including an exit velocity of 90.4.
Strong armed athlete who can catcher and play the outfield. He pitched from the stretch with great rhythm, coil and an aggressive delivery. Fastball topped out at 83.8 mph while the breaking ball sat 67-69 mph. Kersten pounded the zone and displays potential in a variety of positions as he develops.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Great look for a 2024.
Run: 7.29
Hit: Right-handed hitter with balanced stance and simple sway to load in lower half. Gets to stacked position. Small leg lift for stride. Launch at 50/50 weight distribution. Hands are a 2/3 stage process to load. Consistent and repeatable with slight arm bar. Pull side approach with some gap to gap and his hands stay above the ball. Follow through could benefit with full extension. Exit velocity of 77. Good follow in class of 2024.
Power: Demonstrated strength and would like to see development of follow through and see power potential.
Arm: Catcher arm velocity of 72. Pop time of 2.14 with high ¾ arm slot, slight tail and short arc.
Defense: Good footwork and consistency creating momentum through throw with good exchange.