The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.72
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
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.
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
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.
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.72
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.
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.
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.
85.88
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.
88.07
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.
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.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
Augustana College commit. Ranked No. 220 in Illinois' senior class. Started at third base and batted third. Stands in a physical 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with clear strength throughout. Went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. A strong right-handed bat with controlled aggression, short to the ball with an uphill path, showed above-average bat speed. Defensively displayed steady hands and a strong arm on throws across the diamond.
3/16/24
Augustana commit, currently ranked No. 220 in the state. Handled the designated hitter role and hopped on the mound in the later innings to give an impressive two-way showing. At the plate, the right-handed hitter finished the first game with a loud single to left field, and he continued to roll into his second game of the day collecting two more knocks. Simple, controlled load with a short stride, hands work short to the ball with a flat path, some controlled aggression in the swing with a pull-side approach. On the mound, the right-hander displayed a heavy dose of fastballs, cruising in the 87-89 mph range with some tilt and angle through the zone, also occasionally playing in the upper quadrant. High-intent delivery with some arm-speed from a high ¾ release.
11/16/23
Verbally committed to Augustana College.
8/08/23
3B Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024) is a physically imposing 6-foot-1, 195-pound prospect that had one of the better workouts on day one of the Illinois State Games. Hackman showed an intriguing power/speed combo, running a 6.72 60 while squaring his hardest ball up at 99.1 mph, and sending his furthest barrel 369 feet as well. Across the diamond, Hackman was 85 mph on his hardest bullet.
8/08/23
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-1, 195-pounds. Hit: RHH. Stock stance, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Controlled with slight uphill path, barreled the ball at times. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 370’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long, low 3/4 slot, accurate, strong. Defense: Two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, active feet. Run: 6.72 runner in the 60.
7/09/23
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 200-pounds with strength throughout. Hackman hopped on the mound today and dominated in his three innings of work. Hackman has a simple and repeatable delivery that works downhill from the right side. Hackman had a fastball that sat 83-86 mph with sink, played both at the top and at the bottom of the zone. Hackman paired his fastball with a tight slider that induced uncomfortable swings with clear out-pitch capabilities. Hackman’s final line: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K.
7/08/23
Ranked No. 185 in the state. Hackman has a visibly strong build at 6-foot-1, 195-pounds.The muscular third basemen crushed a line-drive home run to left-center on saturday, also adding a single and a flyout to the warning track in center field. Hackman's swing is quick and gets the barrel straight to the ball with extension after contact. The power hitting third baseman is a name to watch in the 2024 class.
7/07/23
6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Athletic, stocky build. Currently ranked No. 185 in Illinois’ 2024 class and eighth at third base. Hackman impressed at the plate collecting two doubles and an RBI. Hackman starts with a wide stance with a bent lower half. Has an upright upper half with back elbow parallel with his shoulders. Has short leg lift and stride, utilizes his lower half, and long swing for power with quick hands.
5/06/23
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 190-pounds, strong upper-half build with clear athleticism. Played third base and batted cleanup. Finished the day 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and two stolen bases. Showed clear pop off the barrel with quick hands that are direct to the ball. Defensviley, showed smooth infield actions with a quality arm and accurate throws.
2/25/23
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, strong lower-half with round shoulders. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid toe-tap load into a medium stride. Downhill path, loose arms with some extension through contact, maintains balance, pull/middle approach. Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 287’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, can play on the move. Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, plays through the ball, steady hands. Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Delivery works upright throughout, tall balance point into tall upright finish over front side. Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot on curveball and splitter, 3/4 slot on fastball and slider. FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Downhill with some tilt. T2342, 2274 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp action with some depth. T2624, 2582 average rpm. SL: 73-75 mph. Slightly more lateral than CB, works around it. T2615, 2550 average rpm. SPLT: 73-75 mph. Tumbles, showed sink.
8/10/22
3B/RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024) had one of the more productive three games at the plate for Team 2. Hackman has a 6-foot-1, 190-pound, muscle-bound frame and plenty of bat strength in his right-handed swing, highlighted by a 93.3 mph max exit velocity and 339 feet max distance. He also was on the sweet spot 58% of the time in BP and finished game play 2-for-7 with a walk, RBI and run scored.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout. Delivery: Up-tempo pace, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line with the plate. Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, plays with quickness to release. FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight through the zone with slight horizontal run at times. T2103, 1909 average rpm. CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel for the bottom of the zone. T2395, 2312 average rpm. CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with horizontal running action through the zone. T1711, 1612 average rpm. SPLT: 70-73 mph. Plays with slight fade to the arm-side, killed spin.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout. Hits: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong hands, direct path, works the whole field. Finished game play 2-for-7, BB, RBI, R. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 339' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long arm swing finishes from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Active feet that breakdown around the baseball, covers ground up the middle, long to release. Run: 7.10 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 88.07 Edge Score
2/27/22
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Delivery: Repeats delivery, simple/efficient movement pattern downhill, slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate. Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, above average arm speed. FB: T82.4, 81.1-82.4 mph. Slight arm side run, above average fastball for age. T1989, 1908 average rpm. CB: 64.6-65.4 mph. 12/6 shape, advanced curveball action, played with spin and depth. T2494, 2349 average rpm. CH: 70.7-73.8 mph. Slight deceleration, creates sink. T1484, 1441 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B Hit: RHH. Athletic base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Strong hands with bat strength, level path through the zone, one-handed finish. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 318’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short/clean arm that plays into a 3/4 slot, carries out of the hand with life. Defense: Fields out front, clean exchange, clean footwork, moves athletically through the ball. Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
2/27/22
2024 RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community) showed some upside with a sturdy 6-foot, 205-pound frame. Hackman flashed an above average curveball with spin (2349 average rpm) and depth (-11.7 average inches of vertical break) that played on a 12/6 plane. He’s got an above average fastball as well that sat 81-82 mph.
8/04/21
Positional Profile: INF/RHP Body: 6-0, 205-pounds. Delivery: Stretch only with some effort, starts open, level shoulders, works in line with home. Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T80.63, 78.5-80.4 mph. Mostly straight, cuts at times. T1863, 1768 average rpm. CB: 62.7-63.9 mph. 12/6 break with depth at times. T2148, 2109 average rpm. CH: 69.82-73.22 mph. Late sinking action, maintains arm speed. T1378, 1335 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, hands rested, smooth arm bar load, short stride. Aggressive, compact swing, ball jumps off the bat at times, hits the ball where it's pitched. Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 322’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot. Defense: Fluid footwork, clean actions, steady hands, clean transfer. Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
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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.
Augustana College commit. Ranked No. 220 in Illinois' senior class. Started at third base and batted third. Stands in a physical 6-foot-1, 200-pound frame with clear strength throughout. Went 2-for-3 with two RBIs. A strong right-handed bat with controlled aggression, short to the ball with an uphill path, showed above-average bat speed. Defensively displayed steady hands and a strong arm on throws across the diamond.
Augustana commit, currently ranked No. 220 in the state. Handled the designated hitter role and hopped on the mound in the later innings to give an impressive two-way showing. At the plate, the right-handed hitter finished the first game with a loud single to left field, and he continued to roll into his second game of the day collecting two more knocks. Simple, controlled load with a short stride, hands work short to the ball with a flat path, some controlled aggression in the swing with a pull-side approach. On the mound, the right-hander displayed a heavy dose of fastballs, cruising in the 87-89 mph range with some tilt and angle through the zone, also occasionally playing in the upper quadrant. High-intent delivery with some arm-speed from a high ¾ release.
Verbally committed to Augustana College.
3B Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024) is a physically imposing 6-foot-1, 195-pound prospect that had one of the better workouts on day one of the Illinois State Games. Hackman showed an intriguing power/speed combo, running a 6.72 60 while squaring his hardest ball up at 99.1 mph, and sending his furthest barrel 369 feet as well. Across the diamond, Hackman was 85 mph on his hardest bullet.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock stance, toe tap trigger, gains ground. Controlled with slight uphill path, barreled the ball at times.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 79.8 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Long, low 3/4 slot, accurate, strong.
Defense: Two-hand gather into body, glove-pat transfer, active feet.
Run: 6.72 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 200-pounds with strength throughout. Hackman hopped on the mound today and dominated in his three innings of work. Hackman has a simple and repeatable delivery that works downhill from the right side. Hackman had a fastball that sat 83-86 mph with sink, played both at the top and at the bottom of the zone. Hackman paired his fastball with a tight slider that induced uncomfortable swings with clear out-pitch capabilities. Hackman’s final line: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 8 K.
Ranked No. 185 in the state. Hackman has a visibly strong build at 6-foot-1, 195-pounds.The muscular third basemen crushed a line-drive home run to left-center on saturday, also adding a single and a flyout to the warning track in center field. Hackman's swing is quick and gets the barrel straight to the ball with extension after contact. The power hitting third baseman is a name to watch in the 2024 class.
6-foot-1, 195-pound frame. Athletic, stocky build. Currently ranked No. 185 in Illinois’ 2024 class and eighth at third base. Hackman impressed at the plate collecting two doubles and an RBI. Hackman starts with a wide stance with a bent lower half. Has an upright upper half with back elbow parallel with his shoulders. Has short leg lift and stride, utilizes his lower half, and long swing for power with quick hands.
Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 190-pounds, strong upper-half build with clear athleticism. Played third base and batted cleanup. Finished the day 2-for-3 with an RBI, a walk and two stolen bases. Showed clear pop off the barrel with quick hands that are direct to the ball. Defensviley, showed smooth infield actions with a quality arm and accurate throws.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Evenly proportioned strength, strong lower-half with round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid toe-tap load into a medium stride. Downhill path, loose arms with some extension through contact, maintains balance, pull/middle approach.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Soft two hand gather out front, plays through the ball, steady hands.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Delivery works upright throughout, tall balance point into tall upright finish over front side.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot on curveball and splitter, 3/4 slot on fastball and slider.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. Downhill with some tilt. T2342, 2274 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp action with some depth. T2624, 2582 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Slightly more lateral than CB, works around it. T2615, 2550 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-75 mph. Tumbles, showed sink.
3B/RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community, 2024) had one of the more productive three games at the plate for Team 2. Hackman has a 6-foot-1, 190-pound, muscle-bound frame and plenty of bat strength in his right-handed swing, highlighted by a 93.3 mph max exit velocity and 339 feet max distance. He also was on the sweet spot 58% of the time in BP and finished game play 2-for-7 with a walk, RBI and run scored.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Delivery: Up-tempo pace, medium leg-lift into balance point, drop/drive lower-half down the mound, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a high 3/4 slot, plays with quickness to release.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Mostly straight through the zone with slight horizontal run at times. T2103, 1909 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Gradual 11/5 shape, some feel for the bottom of the zone. T2395, 2312 average rpm.
CH: 72-74 mph. Plays with horizontal running action through the zone. T1711, 1612 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-73 mph. Plays with slight fade to the arm-side, killed spin.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Physical build with strength throughout.
Hits: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and short stride. Strong hands, direct path, works the whole field. Finished game play 2-for-7, BB, RBI, R.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.1 MPH. 339' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph.Long arm swing finishes from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet that breakdown around the baseball, covers ground up the middle, long to release.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 88.07 Edge Score
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Repeats delivery, simple/efficient movement pattern downhill, slight drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line to the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Full arm circle, above average arm speed.
FB: T82.4, 81.1-82.4 mph. Slight arm side run, above average fastball for age. T1989, 1908 average rpm.
CB: 64.6-65.4 mph. 12/6 shape, advanced curveball action, played with spin and depth. T2494, 2349 average rpm.
CH: 70.7-73.8 mph. Slight deceleration, creates sink. T1484, 1441 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, knee-knocks into a long stride. Strong hands with bat strength, level path through the zone, one-handed finish.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 318’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short/clean arm that plays into a 3/4 slot, carries out of the hand with life.
Defense: Fields out front, clean exchange, clean footwork, moves athletically through the ball.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
2024 RHP Kaileb Hackman (Normal Community) showed some upside with a sturdy 6-foot, 205-pound frame. Hackman flashed an above average curveball with spin (2349 average rpm) and depth (-11.7 average inches of vertical break) that played on a 12/6 plane. He’s got an above average fastball as well that sat 81-82 mph.
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 205-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only with some effort, starts open, level shoulders, works in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.63, 78.5-80.4 mph. Mostly straight, cuts at times. T1863, 1768 average rpm.
CB: 62.7-63.9 mph. 12/6 break with depth at times. T2148, 2109 average rpm.
CH: 69.82-73.22 mph. Late sinking action, maintains arm speed. T1378, 1335 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balance stance, hands rested, smooth arm bar load, short stride. Aggressive, compact swing, ball jumps off the bat at times, hits the ball where it's pitched.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fluid footwork, clean actions, steady hands, clean transfer.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.