25.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Jacob
Szpiganowicz
Conant (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 179.7LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longshots Teal/Downers Grove IL
6' 0" • 179.7LBSR/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longshots Teal/Downers Grove IL
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
63
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
349
Distance (max)
8/06/24
60
Sweet Spot %
10/15/23
6.98
60
2/19/24
3.97
30-yd
8/06/24
1.71
10-yd
8/06/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
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INF Velo
79
OF Velo
8/06/24
71
C Velo
2/19/24
2.04 - 2.10
Pop Time
2/19/24
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)
6.98
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.7
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Position
7.20
60-yard
2.12 - 2.21
Pop Time
79
OF Velo
70
C Velo
94
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Position
6.98
60-yard
2.04 - 2.10
Pop Time
78
OF Velo
71
C Velo
97
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Position
7.33
60-yard
2.19 - 2.37
Pop Time
76
OF Velo
68
C Velo
93
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
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).
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9
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).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
314
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.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.6
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.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.5
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
81.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.03
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.33
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 15, 2023
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
26.5
Jump Height (max)
26.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
82.45
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.
73.09
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2026/2027 Outfield Analysis - Oct 31, 2024
- Illinois State Games: Class of 2026/2027 Catcher Analysis - Oct 29, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Takeaways - Aug 22, 2024
- Final Illinois Power 25 Team Rankings - Jun 10, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - May 7, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - May 6, 2024
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2024
- Underclass Showcase: Position Player Analysis - Nov 22, 2023
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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.
C Jacob Szpiganowicz (Conant) stands in a 6-foot, 180-pound frame with room for strength to come. He showed well during gameplay, going 3-for-6 with a home run, RBI, run scored and one walk. A right-handed hitter, Szpigaowicz has fluid pre-pitch movement with a slightly uphill bat path that looks to elevate the baseball. He posted a max exit velocity of 97.2 mph and a max batted distance of 349 feet during the showcase portion of the event. An uncommitted follow in Illinois.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 179.7-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, crouched setup, high leg lift into short stride. Loose, easy load, strong hands, has easy power up the middle/pull-side. 69.6 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. OF - 79 mph. High 3/4 slot, full arc, extension, some carry through throw.
Defense: 2.12-2.21 pop times. OF: One-hand side gather, picks ball from glove low, works through throw, aggressive shuffles. C: One knee-down stance, low transfer, replace step footwork.
Run: 7.20 runner in the 60.
C/OF Jacob Szpiganowicz (Conant, 2026) had a strong all-around showing earlier this week. He has a projectable 6-foot, 175-pound frame that should continue to tick up with strength as he matures. He’s an above-average athlete, cruising to a 6.98 in the 60-yard dash to start his day. The right-handed hitter has an upside stroke, working on-plane and keeping his hands on top of the baseball with a pull-side approach, maxing out at 97.2 mph for his EV. He showed well in the outfield, boasting athletic footwork with a quick first step, as well as a clean glove-to-hand transfer behind the plate with some bounce out of the crouch, producing a pop-time as low as 2.04 seconds.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, balanced, controlled leg lift into a medium stride, relaxed hands with some rhythm. On-plane, hands stay on top of the ball, pull-side approach. 71.6 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 78.9 mph. 284’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. OF - 78 mph. C: Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot. OF: Shorter, compact arm action, 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.04-2.10 pop times. C: Active in the crouch, soft and willing blocker. Quick out of the crouch with a quick transfer, feet work online with target. OF: Clean footwork, one hand gather out front.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, hands start back with minimal movement at load, quick leg-lift trigger into an in-line stride. Strong hands, long and uphill path, flashed bat strength to the pull-side. 73.5 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. OF - 76 mph. Short tight arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.37 pop times. OF: Attacks the baseball in-stride, fields ball out front, athletic mover. C: Simple footwork, works in-line towards on throws to second, soft blocker.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.