90
Velocity (max)
7/20/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
RHP
Josh
Katz
Pennsylvania
Lane Tech (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Lane Tech (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 90
Velo Range
7/20/22
2392
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/21
Changeup
79.2 - 81.1
Velo Range
10/10/21
1643
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
Curveball
73.4 - 77
Velo Range
10/10/21
2633
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
Slider
71.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
6/08/22
2546
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
10/10/21
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/10/21
267
Distance (max)
10/10/21
57
Sweet Spot %
10/10/21
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/10/21
67
Bat Speed (max)
10/10/21
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
10/10/21
-
Hard Hit %
6.97
60
10/10/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
89
INF Velo
10/10/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
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).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
128
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.8
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.
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
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.
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
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).
2173
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.
24.9
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).
71.5
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).
2633
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).
78.9
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).
1643
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).
73.7
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).
2546
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).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
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).
2392
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.
27.6
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).
75.2
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).
2562
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).
80.1
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).
1605
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).
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
86.9 - 88.0
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,173
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,723
Spin Rate (max)
2,633
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.3
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,599
Spin Rate (max)
2,546
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.9
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.9
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,643
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
86.2 - 87.3
Velo Range
87.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,493
Spin Rate (max)
2,392
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 77.0
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,693
Spin Rate (max)
2,562
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
81.6
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.1
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,716
Spin Rate (max)
1,605
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
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)
79.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
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)
75.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
66.82
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 11 Diamond Notes - Jun 1, 2023
- Week 8 Diamond Notes - May 12, 2023
- Week 5 Diamond Notes - Apr 21, 2023
- Week 3 Diamond Notes - Apr 7, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 19 Lane Tech - Mar 8, 2023
- Q&A With Pennsylvania Commit Josh Katz - Jan 26, 2023
- Inside the Illinois 2023 Rankings: Risers and Newcomers - Sep 13, 2022
- Top Tier Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 17, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Uncommitted Follows - Jul 5, 2022
- Diamond Notes: Week 5 - Apr 22, 2022
- Class of 2023 Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Feb 24, 2022
- Class of 2023 Showcase: Infield Analysis - Feb 22, 2022
- Class of 2023 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Feb 22, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Class Of 2023 Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 15, 2021
- Class Of 2023 Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 14, 2021
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 3 - Jun 27, 2021
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Pennsylvania commit. Katz had an all-around impressive performance for Lane Tech last week throwing 8 â…“ innings, earning two wins, striking out 12, walking none, allowing one hit and no runs. He also went 6-for-9 (.667) at the plate with a double, two RBIs, two runs scored and two stolen bases. In their Regional Championship against Glenbrook South, Katz threw a complete-game shutout with nine strikeouts and one hit allowed on 77 pitches.
Pennsylvania commit. Katz started on the mound in their 11-0 win over Ogden International and threw a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts, one walk and two hits. In their 17-5 win over Highland Park he went 4-for-5 with two doubles, five RBIs and four runs scored.
Week 3: He threw five innings against Taft and struck out 10 and allowed no earned runs, earning a mention within our Week 3 Diamond Notes.
Week 5: Katz was mentioned within our Week 5 Diamond Notes after throwing a complete game shutout with seven strikeouts and two hits allowed against Mundelein.
This Season:
Katz has thrown two shutouts this year and has boasted a 1.98 ERA in 28.1 innings pitched.
Pennsylvania commit. Katz threw on the mound in two games last week. He threw a complete game shutout (5 IN) with seven strikeouts, two hits allowed, no walks and no runs against No. 20 Mundelein. On the week he threw six innings with eight strikeouts. At the plate he went 6-for-11 (.545) with a triple, RBI, three runs scored and a stolen base.
Pennsylvania commit. In their game against Taft, Katz started on the mound and threw five innings, tallying 10 strikeouts and allowing no earned runs. At the plate he was an impressive 7-for-13 with a triple, a double, two RBIs, and seven runs scored on the week. In their game against York he led the bottom of the ninth inning off with a triple, eventually scoring the winning run on a wild pitch.
Strong 5-foot-11, 180-pound frame. Took the mound for Top Tier Americans on Friday and showed his usual loud, low-effort stuff. Fastball peaked at 90 mph, sitting at 87-89 mph with late run and sink at times. Started to pitch backwards more the second time through the order with a low-70s curveball that he comfortably landed for strikes at a 2,600+ RPM average.
Katz, a 5-foot-11, 180-pound lean right-hander, ran his fastball up to 89 mph, sitting 87-88 mph with life through the zone, spinning at an average of 2,173 RPM. His spin really started to stand out on his breaking balls, with his slider averaging 2,546 RPM (72-75 mph) and his curveball averaging 2,633 RPM (70-73 mph). He also showed feel for a fading changeup that he was able to land for strikes, 78-80 mph.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Compact tall-and-fall delivery with smooth rhythm, shoulder stay level, lands closed with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: R. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T87.3, 86.17-87.29 mph. Clean, four seam type, fills the strikes zone. T2493, 2391 average rpm.
CB: 73.41-77.04 mph. Minimal 12/6 break, down in the zone command. T2693, 2562 average rpm.
CH: 79.23-81.11 mph. Arm-side run with some sink. T1715, 1605 average rpm.
Hit: R. Balance, open setup, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride. Flashes bat speed, compact swing, stays inside the baseball, ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 86.81 max exit velocity, averaged 82.87 mph. 267’ max distance.
Arm: R. INF - 89 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Gets around the baseball, steady hands, fluid footwork, clean transfer.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.