88.2
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
Keegan
Waters
Wisconsin-Parkside
Morris (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Morris (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Rhino Baseball
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
2/26/23
1934
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
80 - 82
Velo Range
2/26/23
1618
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
3/14/22
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Slider
75.3 - 78.2
Velo Range
2/26/23
1906
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/17/21
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Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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).
1934
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.
22.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
1618
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).
76.8
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).
1906
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Sinker
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).
2135
Sinker
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).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
1750
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.
20.9
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).
1955
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).
76.4
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).
1539
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).
72.7
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).
1642
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).
82.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
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).
1867
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.
22.9
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).
63.3
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).
1795
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).
71.8
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).
1570
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).
70.7
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).
1860
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 88.0
Velo Range
84.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,110
Spin Rate (max)
1,934
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 78.2
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,906
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
81.8
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,618
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
87.0
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 87.0
Velo Range
83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,255
Spin Rate (max)
2,135
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 85.2
Velo Range
84.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.7
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.6
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,108
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
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)
71.4 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,715
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.8
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,590
Spin Rate (max)
1,539
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.3
Velocity (max)
81.0 - 82.3
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,867
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.6
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 64.3
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.9
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.4
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,570
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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.
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Sink+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Underclass Showcase
Oct 17, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
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)
83.5
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)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
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.
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
News
- Recruiting Roundup: Week of 11/19 - Nov 24, 2023
- Joliet Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 5, 2023
- Joliet Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - May 31, 2023
- Updated Illinois Power 25 Rankings - May 8, 2023
- Week 2 Games - Mar 27, 2023
- Joliet Preseason ID: Takeaways - Mar 6, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update: Uncommitted Follows - May 24, 2022
- Week 8 Games - May 19, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 31, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 29, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 2, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Underclass Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 20, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2021
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Verbally committed to Lewis University.
Decommitted from Illinois-Springfield.
Uncommitted, 6-foot-5, 2105-pound, right-handed pitcher continues to add quality strength to his frame. Got the start for Morris and intrigued in his three-inning stint despite getting tagged with the loss. Waters showed off a quality three-pitch mix throughout. Ran his fastball up to 87 mph a couple of times, mostly sitting 84-85. He showed control of the fastball working mostly straight and to his glove side with occasional ride through the zone. His favorite secondary looked to be a firm slider 78-79 mph that he has the ability to manipulate depending on count and situation. Landed for strikes early in the count a number of times and broke it off the plate or below the zone with two strikes. Also flashed an above-average changeup with feel and late running action. Waters went three innings (68% strikes), scattered three hits, four runs, one earned, struck out six and walked one. Uncommitted junior arm to follow moving forward.
One of the top uncommitted prospects in attendance was RHP Keegan Waters (Morris, 2024). Currently ranked No. 66 in the state, the 6-foot-5, 205-pound right-hander showed off a big arm, sitting right in the 86-88 mph range throughout his ‘pen with two different fastballs; the first being a four seam that played generally straight, while the second was a sinker with heavy downward action and dive. He went to a short, gyro slider at 75-79 mph and a changeup at 80-81 mph to fill out his mix, developing the command of the pitches as of now but still flashing as above-average offerings.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-5, 205-pounds. Strong build, well proportioned.
Delivery: Uptempo, high leg lift with tuck, tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Lively, rides through the zone, flashes arm-side run at times. T2110, 1934 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Short, 10/4 horizontal shape. T2025, 1906 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Fade to the arm side, maintains arm speed. T1889, 1618 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Attended our Underclass Preseason All-State event back in February. Big frame, strong upper body, 6-foot-3, 185-pounds. Drew the start for Morris and batted sixth. Uptempo tall and fall delivery with some effort, slightly closes off to home, athletic balance point, works down hill, lands squared to home. Short arm action, hides the baseball until release, 3/4 slot. Waters’ fastball played with late arm-side run, creating difficulty with a 3/4 release slot, sat 83-86 mph and topped at 87. The curveball sat 73-75 mph and played with multiple breaks, flashed slurvey-type action. Changeup played with sink at 78-79 mph. Looked the part of a follow uncommitted prospect in the state's sophomore class.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Tall, lean build.
Delivery: Side saddle. Loose, tall and fall delivery. Coil through front hip at balance point. Works on line to target. Front side opens early at times.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, clean arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.4, 82.3-85.2 mph. Heavy. Hard sinking action. T1962, 1750 average rpm.
CB: 70.3-72.6 mph. Slurve type action. Some lateral movement at times. Thrown from same arm slot as fastball. T2108, 1954 average rpm.
SL: 71.4-74.0 mph. 10/4 shape. Gets around it. Back up action at times. T1714, 1642 average rpm.
CH: 75.0-77.8 mph. Fading and sinking action. T1589, 1538 average rpm.
Waters, on the other hand, is a big-bodied 6-foot-3, 185 pounds with a heavy sinking fastball out of a ¾ slot, sitting 82-85 mph. Waters also showed some of the better zone feel of the day, controlling four pitches for strikes, creating a unique starter profile.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, strong at balance point, high front side and some effort throughout.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, clean arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T82.3, 81.00-82.30 mph. Lively out of the hand, creates tilt and late run. T2075, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 62.36-64.31 mph. 11/5 to 12/6 shape, tight spin at times. T2052, 1795 average rpm.
SL: 69.32-71.90 mph. Thrown aggressively, late horizontal action. T2020, 1860 average rpm.
CH: 70.46-73.10 mph. Late sink and run. T2014, 1569 average rpm.