27.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/24
CLASS OF 2024
2B
1B
Adam
Kayko
Nebraska
Johnston (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks 2024 Scout
Johnston (HS) • IA
6' 2" • 195LBS
L/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks 2024 Scout
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
84.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/23
27
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/24
71
Hard Hit %
3/06/22
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/05/23
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/23
354
Distance (max)
3/06/22
83
Sweet Spot %
3/05/23
7.21
60
3/05/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
3/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
5/01/22
77.9 - 80
Velo Range
5/01/22
1540
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Changeup
69.4 - 70.9
Velo Range
5/01/22
1295
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Curveball
61.1 - 63.8
Velo Range
5/01/22
1698
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Slider
68.1 - 71
Velo Range
5/01/22
1270
Spin Rate (avg)
5/01/22
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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)
7.45
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.4
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).
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.
14.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.1
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).
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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).
97.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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).
96.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7
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.
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
100.0
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
276
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Scout Day- IA Sticks (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Sep 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa
May 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.6
Exit Velocity (max)
90.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 & 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 1, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
27.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.1
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.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
84.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
78.6
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.3
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.7
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.
PBR Midwest ProCase
Feb 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
27.1
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
84.5
Bat Speed (max)
78.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
79.1
Bat Speed (max)
77.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 & 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 1, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
1540
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.
19.5
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).
62.3
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).
1698
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).
70.1
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).
1295
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).
69.3
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).
1270
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).
PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa
May 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.0
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 63.8
Velo Range
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,727
Spin Rate (max)
1,698
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 71.0
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,494
Spin Rate (max)
1,270
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 70.9
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,404
Spin Rate (max)
1,295
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6_2, 205-pounds.
Defense: INF - 87 mph. Active with above avg. actions to field, moves well and plays with bounce in his step, some effort on throws with accuracy to target.
Hit: LHH. Square stance with easy leg kick trigger, aggressive approach at plate, shows projectable power to pull side of field.
Power: 101.30 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Square stance with present strength in frame, shows easy rhythm, barrel path is clean, current dead pull approach that will need to work to middle of field in future, has projectable power in bat.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 88 mph. 333’ max distance.
Defense: RH. INF - 81 mph. Has continued to improve defensively, works low to ground, hands are soft at times, ball has carry to bag.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 215-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Wider square stance with strong base, has easy rhythm in load and swing, occasional arm bar creating length, hard impact to baseball, has power potential, flashes above avg. pop to pull side of field.
Power: 97.6 max exit velocity, averaged 90.2 mph. 353’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph.
Defense: Light on his feet for size, fields with rhythm and tempo, glove is soft mostly, above avg. actions for age.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Defense: INF - 81.00 mph. Developing actions and footwork, confident sure hands, long release on throws, needs continued development in fielding routes and throwing angles.
Hit: LHH. Square stance, slight arm bar, drops hands into lower slot, looks to elevate, has power potential with swing and frame, spray contact to pull side of field.
Power: 92.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.91 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 215-pounds.
Defense: INF - 82 mph. Works around the through baseball, higher fielding position at times, glove is solid/avg, adequate range, long arm swing to throw.
Hit: Square stance, body load with controlled leg kick trigger, produces above avg. bat speed, strong pull side contact, overall above avg. polished swing for a 2024 grad.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.17 runner in the 60.