21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Ajay
Runkel
Rochester (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 240.3LBS
R/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Extreme Elite 16u Welch
6' 0" • 240.3LBSR/R • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Extreme Elite 16u Welch
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
81
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
18
Hard Hit %
2/21/24
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/17/24
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
329
Distance (max)
2/17/24
73
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
7.63
60
2/21/24
-
30-yd
1.73
10-yd
2/21/24
17.4
Run speed (max)
2/21/24
78
INF Velo
2/21/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
82 - 84
Velo Range
2/17/24
2181
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Changeup
72.4 - 74
Velo Range
2/17/24
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
67 - 70
Velo Range
2/17/24
2221
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Slider
69.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/17/24
2309
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
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)
7.63
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.
12.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9
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).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
238
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
UA Prospects Scout Day
Mar 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
81.0
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
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).
2137
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.
26.0
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).
2113
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).
71.9
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).
1929
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).
70.4
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).
2226
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).
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.5
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 83.3
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,234
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
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
68.1
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,067
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.2
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,936
Spin Rate (max)
1,908
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.6
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,267
Spin Rate (max)
2,181
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
Spin Rate (max)
2,221
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,472
Spin Rate (max)
2,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.2
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Southern Illinois Preseason ID
Feb 17, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
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)
82.2
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
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.
Visual Edge
2024
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.
71.92
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBT Illinois Open: Takeaways - Jul 3, 2024
- Peoria Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 11, 2024
- Peoria Preseason ID: Position Player Analysis - May 10, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 10, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 8, 2024
- Peoria Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 26, 2024
- Southern Illinois Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 20, 2024
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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.
INF Ajay Runkel (Rochester, 2026) displayed some power from his strong right-handed swing on Wednesday. Listed at 6-foot, 240-pounds, Runkel showcased strong hands that worked quickly from his launch position, utilizing an uphill path to create a max EV of 91.9 mph with a max distance of 329’. Simple swing, creates extension through the ball, looks to be able to handle in-game velocity.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240.3-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Delivery: Simple delivery, small leg lift with tuck, short stride, easy mover.
Arm Action: RH. Short, easy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 80-83 mph. Arm-side run at times, mostly straight. T2234, 2094 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Gradual, 12/6 shape. T2067, 2005 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short, horizontal shape. T2211, 2142 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Some fade to the arm-side. T1936, 1908 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-0, 240.3-pounds. Sturdy frame with strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, short stride, simple and repeats. Strong hands, quick from launch, short to the ball, longer through the zone. 72 mph bat speed with 13 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 326’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short, side arm slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, fields ball to body, clean transfer.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Runkel’s plenty sturdy in his own right, holding strength throughout his 6-foot stature. He stays short and through the baseball with intent to elevate to the pull-side, working on the barrel into the left-center gap throughout his round. Runkel showed arm strength for his age on the mound as well, pitching at 82-84 mph with his fastball. He landed a 67-70 mph curveball (T2301 RPM) with more drop for strikes and also threw a slider (T2472 RPM) that spun more laterally in the low-70s.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Physically advanced, mature stature. Delivery: Repeats, medium leg lift, tall/fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, easy arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Has some run to the arm-side. T2267, 2181 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. Plays with 11/5 shape. T2301, 2221 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Short, horizontal break, 2500 spin rate. T2472, 2309 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Arm-side fade, feel for the zone. T2017, 1958 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 230-pounds. Physically advanced, mature stature.
Hit: RHH. Tall start with slight knee bend, starts weight on his backside. Simple back load, toe-tap trigger, stays in line. Strong hands. Short and uphill to contact, hard off the barrel to the pull-side. 74.4 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Two-hand gather, steady exchange to release.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.