23.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/22/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
RHP
Alexander
Kastensmidt
Buchholz (HS) • FL
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Gatorball 17U
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Gatorball 17U
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
87.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/22/22
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/22/22
69
Hard Hit %
10/16/21
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/21
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/21
368
Distance (max)
10/16/21
69
Sweet Spot %
10/16/21
7
60
10/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
1/22/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
10/09/20
76 - 77
Velo Range
10/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
10/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.21
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.4
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).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.9
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.
2022 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
278
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
87.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.6
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.8
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.
2022 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
87.3
Bat Speed (max)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 FL Preseason All-State: Team Red Analysis - Mar 3, 2022
- 2022 FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 24, 2022
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Region Analysis - Nov 2, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 18, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Preview - Oct 14, 2021
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6-foot-2, 185-pound athletic build. Solid during batting practice, Kastensmidt had a max exit velocity of 93 mph. (77.6 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 80 mph; showed sure hands, consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.21.
6-foot-2, 190-pound lean long frame. Smooth & athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 97 mph. (71.76 mph bat speed average). (20.85 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Had an upward loose swing plane, above average bat speed and high good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. Solid confident while in the infield, made throws up to 78 mph; had athletic fluid footwork, soft sure hands, and a clean natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed athletic slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a 60 time of 7.0 at the event.