86
Velocity (max)
3/20/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
1B
Kellen
Hershberger
Spoon River JC
Normal Community (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Normal Community (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Illinois Braves
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 85
Velo Range
3/20/21
2174
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
3/20/21
1904
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Curveball
71.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
2/24/21
2381
Spin Rate (avg)
2/24/21
Slider
69 - 71
Velo Range
3/20/21
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/21
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/21
80
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/21
297
Distance (max)
10/18/20
60
Sweet Spot %
10/18/20
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/21
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/21
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
8
60
2/24/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/24/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
10.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.30
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
9.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2
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).
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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.
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
66.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
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).
1972
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.
23.8
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).
72.2
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).
2209
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).
76.3
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).
1902
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).
69.9
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).
2028
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).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2174
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.
27.3
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).
68.0
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).
2239
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).
74.7
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).
1895
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 (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 84.8
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,191
Spin Rate (max)
1,962
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 72.3
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
Spin Rate (max)
1,993
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 70.5
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
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 %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.9
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.9
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Peoria Preseason I.D.
Feb 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.2 - 84.1
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
1,981
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.3
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,420
Spin Rate (max)
2,381
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 76.9
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,924
Spin Rate (max)
1,904
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.7
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,190
Spin Rate (max)
2,174
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.5
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,312
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,026
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
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)
76.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
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)
67.0
Changeup
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).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
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)
66.0
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.
62.42
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 9, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Apr 1, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 31, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 30, 2021
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2021
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Dec 14, 2020
- Class of 2022 Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Dec 9, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - May 6, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Infield Analysis - May 5, 2020
- Peoria Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 27, 2020
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 21, 2019
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 20, 2019
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Repeatable tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, fluid footwork in windup, strong front side, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T86, 81-85 mph. Arm side run, plays arm side of plate. T2191, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, has depth. T2070, 1993 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action, feel for strikes. T2079, 2027 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball. T1931, 1898 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Large frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, tall at balance point, works in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Flashes arm side run, thrown for strikes. T2208, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, shows depth, thrown for strikes. T2419, 2380 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1924, 1903 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, short stride, easy pre-pitch actions. Short, strong swing, level bat path, consistent line drives, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.64 max exit velocity, averaged 79.98 mph. 265’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Easy actions at first base, sure-handed, fluid footwork, quick double play turn.
Run: 8.00 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds. Long, athletic frame; projects
Delivery: Quick tempo, works fast, stays in rhythm, lands slightly closed, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, long, loose action.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, works downhill some, consistent strikes.
CB: 68-69 mph. 11/5 shape, works arm-side of plate, somewhat tight, max spin rate of 2,312 rpm via TrackMan.
CH: 74-76 mph. Some downward action.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, smooth load, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Works to inside the ball, used the middle of the field, line-drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
Defense: Athletic actions from first base, wide base, fields from the center at times, showed smooth actions on double play turn, comfortable around the bag.
Run: 8.07 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-foot-2, 175-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced set-up, smooth hand load, toe tap stride. Uphill bat path with extension through swing, pull-side approach
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, over the top to high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Clean exchange, fluid footwork around the bag.
Run: 8.3 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth and balanced.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, loose arm action, easy effort.
FB: T74, 72-73 mph. Cutting movement.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape.
CH: 64-68 mph. Fading movement.