90
Velocity (max)
3/11/24
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Kevari
Thunderbird
John A. Logan JC
Kenwood Academy (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 164LBS
L/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace
Kenwood Academy (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 164LBS
L/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 89
Velo Range
3/11/24
2281
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Changeup
82.6 - 83.2
Velo Range
9/04/24
1481
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Curveball
79 - 80
Velo Range
9/04/24
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Slider
79 - 82
Velo Range
3/11/24
2317
Spin Rate (avg)
9/04/24
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
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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).
86.5
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).
2281
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.
26.4
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).
79.6
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).
2375
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).
82.9
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).
1481
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).
80.3
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).
2317
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).
PBR IL: John A Logan / SIC / Rend Lake / Kaskaskia Scout Day
Sep 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.8 - 87.1
Velo Range
87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,359
Spin Rate (max)
2,281
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
80.0
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.0
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,388
Spin Rate (max)
2,375
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.3
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.2
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,317
Spin Rate (max)
2,317
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.2
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 83.2
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,512
Spin Rate (max)
1,481
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
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)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
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)
74.5
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)
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)
81.0
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Verbally committed to John A. Logan JC.
Decommitted from Eastern Kentucky.
LHP Kevari Thunderbird (Kenwood, 2024; Eastern Kentucky commit) looked to have one of the better breaking balls in attendance on the whole weekend. The southpaw ripped off a low-70s sweeper with sharp lateral action, thrown both for strikes and to put hitters away. Tunnels especially well off fastballs that start up and out of the zone. His fastball cruised in the 85-87 mph range with heavy arm-side run at times. Loose and projectable, should continue to add on velocity as he fills out.
Eastern Kentucky commit. Ranked No. 35 in the updated 2024 Illinois rankings. Lean, wiry, left-handed pitcher, got the start on the mound against Homewood-Flossmoor. Thunderbird got the win in his last start against, at the time, No. 1 Nazareth (Week 7) and struck out five over four innings. In this start, Thunderbird tossed a six inning complete game with six strikeouts and allowed three runs on six hits. Thunderbird landed pounded the zone with his fastball to the tune of 72% while sitting 84-86 mph, topping at 87 mph. On the year, opposing hitters are batting .211 off of Thunderbird.
Eastern Kentucky commit, currently ranked No. 30 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. Lean, wiry, left-handed pitcher, got the start on the mound. Struck out five in four-plus innings. Stretch-only delivery, works on-line, highly-athletic mover and quick worker. Loose, quick arm, ball comes out of the hand clean and lively. Challenged hitters throughout with his fastball, plays mostly straight, around the zone and sat 84-86 mph. Mixed in a breaking ball with slurvy 1/7 shape and occasional depth at 74-75 mph. Also showed a straight changeup at 81 mph. Plenty more velocity and stuff to tap into down the road.
Dominated his outing to begin the tournament on Thursday. The lefty went five innings, giving up zero hits, struck out nine, only walked two, and got the victory. On the bump, Thunderbird had a FB-SL combo to keep a quality Stiks Black 16U lineup off balance. FB ranged from 81-83 mph, topping at 84 mph, and presenting a little fade to the outside corner to right handed batters. Advanced feel for SL, sat 69-72 mph, showed ability to get outs and swings and misses from it. Room to strengthen and develop as a pitcher as well.
High-upside left-handed arm in the 2024 class. Lean, athletic frame with plenty more physicality to come. Arm works long, loose and quick from an over-the-top slot. Fastball plays true and flashes ride up in the zone, sitting in the low-80's climbing as high as 85 in the past.