24.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/05/23
CLASS OF 2026
3B
1B
Kingston
Kost
Des Moines East (HS) • IA
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: GBG NAVY
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: GBG NAVY
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/22/23
23.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
95
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/24
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
359
Distance (max)
8/05/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/25/24
7.48
60
2/26/23
4.25
30-yd
8/05/23
1.8
10-yd
2/25/24
17.6
Run speed (max)
8/05/23
84
INF Velo
2/25/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
2/25/24
78 - 79
Velo Range
2/25/24
1977
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
2/25/24
1641
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
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).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
359
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.8
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.
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
257
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
318
Distance (avg)
359
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
24.7
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.
76.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.6
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.
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Fall Review
Oct 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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).
1977
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.
25.2
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).
65.1
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).
1641
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).
73.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
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).
1818
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.
25.5
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).
63.2
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).
1633
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).
PBR NE Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,107
Spin Rate (max)
1,977
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.7
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,641
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,919
Spin Rate (max)
1,818
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 64.9
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,707
Spin Rate (max)
1,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.72
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.74
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
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.
Kingston Kost, Des Moines East (IA), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Arm Action: RH Taller athletic stance with barrel tipped forward some. Strength in his hands and delivers barrel through hitting zone well. Produced hard line drive to middle / pull side in bp
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. T2107, 1977 average rpm. Good positive vertical movement
CB: 64-67 mph. T1773, 1641 average rpm. Sweeping action lands for Strikes
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Kingston Kost, Des Moines East (IA), 2025
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 336' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.
ATH: 7.72 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6_3, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, uses legs and hips well in swing, line drive path with lift through contact, flashes well above avg. pop in bp, uses both sides of field.
Power: 92.20 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6_3, 190-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 74 mph. Works to field with actions, late glove presentation at times, avg. lateral range. Playable arm with accuracy to bag.
Hit: RHH. Square stance with slight barrel tip to trigger hands, well above avg. power for grad class, above avg. ability to lift and drive baseball to gaps.
Power: 91.10 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Kingston Kost, TBD, 2026
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6_3, 190-pounds.
Defense: Slower feet but get around the ball. Glove position is out front with higher posture. Littel momentum carried into throw
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph.
Hit: RHH. Long bodied frame. Slightly open stance with upright relaxed posture. Weight shift load with shorter stride. Slightly uphill path with some hard line drives in BP
Power: 93.9 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.