87.5
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Jacob
Gimbel
Heartland CC
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 195LBS
L/L • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier-Smith
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 195LBS
L/L • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Top Tier-Smith
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.1 - 87.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
2203
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
79 - 80.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
1840
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
3/11/24
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
8/09/22
Slider
76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
2/25/23
2093
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
313
Distance (max)
2/26/22
40
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
20.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.86
60
2/26/22
4.35
30-yd
8/09/22
1.88
10-yd
8/09/22
16.9
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
82
INF Velo
2/26/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
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).
2203
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.
25.4
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).
71.4
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).
2028
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).
79.6
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).
1840
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).
77.4
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).
1992
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
2088
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.
25.9
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).
66.4
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).
1986
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).
72.1
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).
1476
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).
71.0
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).
1982
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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).
2149
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.
26.8
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).
61.4
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).
1888
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).
67.4
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).
1715
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
86.1 - 87.3
Velo Range
84.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,320
Spin Rate (max)
2,203
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
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
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.3
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 81.8
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,285
Spin Rate (max)
2,100
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,086
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.7
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 76.7
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,087
Spin Rate (max)
1,819
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 84.2
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,266
Spin Rate (max)
2,190
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.8
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,026
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.1
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 70.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,093
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,508
Spin Rate (max)
1,401
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.4
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,051
Spin Rate (max)
1,964
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 66.5
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,925
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.1
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 74.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,887
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.6
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,778
Spin Rate (max)
1,415
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 81.1
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,149
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
62.6
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.4
Velo Range
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.6
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 69.2
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,690
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.35
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.98
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
7.98
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.35
RSi (max)
1.35
RSi (avg)
1,389
Jump Power (max)
24.6
Jump Height (max)
24.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the state. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound southpaw got the start for the Hill and kept his team in the game, battling throughout his four innings of work. His fastball sat 84-87 mph with ride through the zone, while he primarily went to a low 70’s breaking ball for the occasional swing and miss. Gimbel punched out six over four frames.
Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the state. The 5-foot-11, 195-pound southpaw showed well once again in front of our staff, taming a talented Providence lineup and firing a complete game (seven innings) with just three hits allowed, no earned runs, one walk and four strikeouts. Gimbel worked with some pace on the mound, attacking hitters with three pitches throughout his entire outing. He has a repeatable delivery that coils slightly into a medium balance point, dropping into his lower-half while working in-line with the plate. High ¾ slot that plays from a lower release height, creating carry on his 82-85 mph fastball up in the zone. He showed clear confidence in his breaking ball, playing in the 71-73 mph range with late break and some sweeping action, thrown for strikes and for swing/miss. He flashed a changeup both in warmups and throughout the game in the 79-80 mph range, showing the ability to control it to his arm-side and playing with some fade at times. Look for Gimbel to help lead a talented Joliet Catholic staff throughout the course of the spring.
Heartland CC commit, currently ranked No. 137 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 5-foot-11, 195-pound, sturdy, strong build. Got the start on the mound and put together a strong four inning outing. All kinds of pitchability, starter profile and three-pitch repertoire that he can go to at any time and in any count. Fastball plays with ride and sneaky life at 83-86 mph, T87 (2300+ rpm). Got a number of swings and misses at the top of the zone. Routinely manipulated his breaking ball depending on the count. Can soften it up and land it for a strike with more depth. Can also tighten it up and break it out of the zone for swing-and-miss; ranged 71-74 mph. Also showed a changeup at 78-81 mph. Got the win going four innings, scattering two hits, no runs, three walks and struck out eight.
Verbally committed to Heartland CC.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 103 in the state. Gimbel threw it well over his five innings of work, allowing three runs with seven strikeouts and no walks. The southpaw is a quick worker, coiling into a medium balance point before utilizing a drop/drive lower-half that works in-line. His arm plays with a short circle into a ¾ slot, producing a sinking fastball in the 82-85 mph range. He went to his breaking ball often in this outing, dumping it in for strikes in any count and playing with sharp slurvy action, 71-72 mph. He also flashed a fading changeup at 78 mph, thrown from a similar fastball window.
From the left hand side, three southpaws showed above average fastballs at the Preseason All-State. Frankie Bilecki (Marist, 2024), Ethan Eberle (Normal Community, 2024) and Jacob Gimbel (Joliet, Catholic, 2024) all worked in the mid to upper 80’s. Bilecki sat 84-86 mph with good depth to his curveball. Eberle was up to 87-88 mph with natural arm side run and flashing a sharp breaking ball. Gimbel sat 86-87 mph and showed a four pitch mix highlighted by a sinking changeup with arm speed.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Sturdy, strong build.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works to glove side.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot, short clean path.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Firm with carry. T2320, 2203 average rpm.
CB: 71-72 mph. Slurve action, 1/7 shape. T2095, 2028 average rpm.
SL: 76-78 mph. Short lateral action, thrown harder than CB. T2065, 1992 average rpm.
CH: 79-80 mph. Gets sink action, thrown with arm speed. T1947, 1840 average rpm.
Another southpaw to know in the 2024 class is Jacob Gimbel (Joliet Catholic). Gimbel has a strong, compact frame and uninterrupted, clean arm with pitchability. Gimbel struck out one while allowing two hits over his three innings of work while working his fastball in the low-80’s.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into balance point, drops into back knee before striding with a drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line to the plate, changed tempo at-times to mess with timing. In-game stats: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 R, K, HBP.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm circle into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.5, 80-82 mph. Slight running action to the arm-side at times. T2285, 2142 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Sharp 1/7 shape with depth. T2086, 2037 average rpm.
SL: 71-72 mph. Sharp 2/8 action, thrown with intent and for strikes. T2138, 1991 average rpm.
CH: 73-77 mph. Flashed slight fading action, near fastball arm-speed. T2087, 1819 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Wiry, 5-foot-10, 170-pound frame, room to fill out in the lower-half. Started on the mound for Joliet Catholic and was lights out over his five innings of work, scattering just two hits with one earned run and striking out nine. The Southpaw’s arm works with a clean circle out of the glove before moving into a high ¾ slot. On the mound, Gimbel works with a fluid tempo while also actively trying to work quickly, wasting no time between pitches with a confident presence. Mechanically, he loads into his back knee at balance point before moving into an in-line stride towards the plate, landing square. His fastball worked up to 80 mph with life to his arm-side and played at the top of the zone at times, setting up a sharp curveball with 1/7 shape and tight spin, thrown often off a similar fastball plane at 67-69 mph.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build. Muscular upper body.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, quiet load and stride. Easy swing, balanced throughout, bat works on-plane through the zone, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.9 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Short, clean arm path. Works from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic, quick feet, clean exchange.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP
Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive delivery. Works in line. Strong front side. Lands with a closed front toe.
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T82.7, 78.8-81.4 mph. Plays straight. T2051, 1963 average rpm.
CB: 64.0-66.5 mph. 1/7 shape. T1925, 1873 average rpm.
SL: 70.0-74.1 mph. 2/8 shape, short lateral action. Thrown aggressively. T1945, 1886 average rpm.
CH: 68.6-71.6 mph. Fading action. Good feel. T1777, 1414 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Easy, drop and drive delivery, repeatable, smooth tempo, leg kick works slightly across body, lands square, works in line to target, starts slightly closed out of stretch.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Slight arm side run, 2-seam type. T2230, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 60-63 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T1970, 1888 average rpm.
CH: 66-69 mph. Fading action, occasional strikes. T2690, 1715 average rpm.