22.3
Hand Speed (max)
11/07/20
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Michael
Kalinich
East Carolina
Lake Brantley (HS) • FL
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Power 2024 Marucci
Lake Brantley (HS) • FL
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Power 2024 Marucci
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/23
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
11/07/20
67
Hard Hit %
1/21/23
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/21/23
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/21/23
365
Distance (max)
1/21/23
80
Sweet Spot %
11/07/20
7.51
60
1/21/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
11/07/20
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
1/21/23
1.99 - 2.07
Pop Time
1/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.6
Rising Stars State Games
Nov 7, 2020
Position
7.71
60-yard
2.04 - 2.12
Pop Time
72
INF Velo
67
C Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.7
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).
89.8
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).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
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.
2023 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars State Games
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
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.
2023 FL Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Rising Stars State Games
Nov 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
72.9
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 HS Team Previews: Lake Brantley - Jan 16, 2024
- 2023 FL Preseason All-State: Upperclass Quick Hits - Jan 26, 2023
- 2023 FL Preseason All-State: Blast Leaderboard - Jan 25, 2023
- 2023 FL Preseason All-State: Trackman Leaderboard - Jan 24, 2023
- 2023 FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 23, 2023
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- 2021 PBR Future Games Preview: Team Florida Catchers - Jul 22, 2021
- Litsch's Lookback: Week 9 - Apr 21, 2021
- Best of 2020: Pop Times - Dec 30, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games: East Region Analysis - Dec 2, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 9, 2020
- Rising Stars State Games Preview - Nov 6, 2020
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Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Lean frame.
Hits: LHH. Open, balanced setup. Quick hands, level to uphill path.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 MPH. 365' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-79 mph. Fluid, compact 3/4 arm action. Clean transfer action.
Defense: 1.99-2.07 pop times. Staggered setup, quick feet behind plate.
Run: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B - Uncommitted
Body: 5-foot-10, 145-pounds. Thin, high waisted, projectable frame.
Defense: 2.04-2.12 pop times. INF - controlled footwork, works with glove out front, keeping baseball in front, works with baseball towards target. C - High setup in crouch, soft hands, fluid catch/release, works in line to target, present block ability.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. INF - 72 mph. INF - High 3/4 arm slot, short to long arm action. C - over top arm slot, short arm action.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced setup, slow leg lift, short stride, quiet hands. Level bat path, works hands directly to baseball, hard contact out front of zone, above average bat speed.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity. Line drive, gap to gap approach.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.