Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

C
SS

Kyle
Hartmann

Northern Illinois
Sycamore (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 173LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
82.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
29
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
100
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
Power
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
96.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
358
Distance (max)
8/08/23
75
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
Run
7.43
60
8/08/23
4.11
30-yd
8/08/23
1.75
10-yd
8/08/23
18.5
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
Defense
73
INF Velo
8/22/20
-
OF Velo
84
C Velo
8/08/23
1.90 - 2.00
Pop Time
8/08/23
Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
7/19/23
85 - 86
Velo Range
7/19/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Pop Time
1.90 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
13.6
60 Yard Dash
7.84
Pop Time
1.96 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
8.19
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
60 Yard Dash
8.44
Home to First
5.13
Pop Time
2.18 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Infield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
10.1
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Position
7.43
60-yard
1.90 - 2.00
Pop Time
84
C Velo
96
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.53
60-yard
1.94 - 2.03
Pop Time
84
C Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Position
7.84
60-yard
1.96 - 2.09
Pop Time
80
C Velo
94
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Position
8.19
60-yard
2.06 - 2.21
Pop Time
77
C Velo
89
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Position
8.44
60-yard
2.18 - 2.26
Pop Time
73
INF Velo
72
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp
Jan 26, 2020
Position
2.25 - 2.37
Pop Time
72
INF Velo
71
C Velo
5.13
H-1st
78
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
101.1
Exit Velocity Avg
92.7
Distance Max
358
Distance Avg
225
Launch Angle Avg
19.7
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
94.3
Exit Velocity Avg
86.5
Distance Max
334
Distance Avg
201
Launch Angle Avg
17.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
78.8
Distance Max
271
Distance Avg
205
Launch Angle Avg
29.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
73.2
Distance Max
297
Distance Avg
160
Launch Angle Avg
25.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
358
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
96.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
297
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
24.3
Hand Speed Avg
22.5
Bat Speed Max
82.3
Bat Speed Avg
75.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
22.8
Bat Speed Max
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
69.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
60.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
82.3
Bat Speed (max)
75.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.11
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.13
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
2.20
RSi (max)
2.20
RSi (avg)
1,471
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
24.9
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
72.54
Edge Score
75.07
Edge Score
58.6

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7/25/24
Verbally committed to Northern Illinois.
7/04/24
Decommitted from Western Kentucky.
3/29/24

Western Kentucky commit and currently ranked No. 48 in the state, the future Hilltopper showed advanced actions behind the dish. A noticeably stronger 5-foot-10, 173-pounds since we last saw him, Hartmann was solid behind the plate all game. He has an athletic look about him in the crouch, showing the ability to move laterally with ease and get to every pitch. He also stole some strikes for his pitching staff throughout the game with his framing, presenting pitches well in various locations. Offensively, he was 1-for-1 with a walk and two RBI, with one of those RBI coming late in the game on a deep sac fly that helped give the Spartans insurance. Hartmann shows a rhythmic load in the box before showcasing an athletic, level bat path that stays on the barrel.

3/04/24

C Kyle Hartmann (2024) was one of the Spartans top offensive threats in 2023, hitting to a .382 average with seven home runs, 36 RBIs and nine doubles. One of the leader’s on the team as a senior now, it’s easy to assume Hartmann is poised for another successful season, just like last year. He’s one of the top backstops in the state’s senior class, and our scouts have continually seen him find success throughout the summer and fall circuit in 2023. An advanced defender, Hartmann will likely be a vocal leader on the field, spending most of his time behind the dish defensively where we’ve seen him record a pop time as low as 1.90, and record his best bullet down to second at 84 mph. After making a trip to state in 2023, Hartmann knows what it takes to get to Joliet, and he will look to lead the Spartans on another trip to the 3A State Tournament.

8/12/23

Verbally committed to Western Kentucky.

8/08/23

+ All C Kyle Hartmann (Sycamore, 2024) has done over the last six months or so is solidify himself as a high-end backstop in the state’s soon-to-be senior group. Hartmann, who committed to Western Kentucky shortly after the event, showed off one of the strongest arms from behind the plate of the entire event, peaking at 84 mph during the workout day while popping at 1.90-2.00. That level of arm strength translated to the gameplay portion of the event, as Hartmann showed carry and accuracy to the bag in between innings. His fast, athletic, and strong right-handed swing generated hard contact on average (89.1 mph) and at peak (95.6 mph) in BP, while also flashing in-game, including a rocketed ground-rule double on the event’s first day.

8/08/23

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, leg lift trigger that gains ground. Direct, flat path, barrels the baseball up the middle/pull-side. Finished game play 2-for-7 with a double, RBI and run scored.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 358’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. Throws with intent, short arm action, whippy at times. Plays lively out of the hand, high ¾ slot, inconsistent action.
Defense: 1.90-2.00 pop times. Athletic actions, moves quickly out of the crouch.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.

6/05/23

Uncommitted. Ranked No. 40 in Illinois’ class of 2024. Stands at an athletic 5-foot-10, 175-pounds with clear upper-body strength. Started behind the plate and batted cleanup for the Spartans in their Super-Sectional matchup. A right-handed hitter, hitterish at the plate with pop in the bat, made consistent contact with the ball throughout the game. Recorded two hits in the game - a double and an RBI single. His first at-bat was a well-hit fastball to deep left field, but produced a flyout. Defensively, natural leadership tendencies, controls the game. Quick transfer and strong arm on throws to second (1.94-2.03 in-event pop times), receives the ball with strong hands, moves athletically behind the plate, soft blocker. Uncommitted junior that has continued to show well this spring for our staff.

4/10/23

Uncommitted. Hartmann stands at an athletic 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, with room to add strength. Right-handed hitter, stock setup with an open stance, high leg lift, big stride, hands load back to create separation, all fields approach. Hands are quick and direct with a slightly uphill swing, above-average bat speed and whip; barrels the baseball when contact is made. Worked the count in at-bats, mature approach at the plate, hard out. Finished 3-for-4 with a double, two RBIs, and two runs scored. Behind the plate he showed athleticism with soft hands. Recorded a 2.00 pop time in between innings. 

 

4/07/23

Uncommitted. Hartmann stood out in their 15-0 win over Harlem where he went 3-for-3 with three home runs and six RBIs. On the week he went 5-for-6 with three home runs and seven RBIs.

3/02/23

Kyle Hartmann (Sycamore) put together one of the top breakout performances from the event. Despite his 5-foot-10, 175-pound, athletic, wiry stature, Hartmann creates all kinds of bat speed and bat strength in his swing. Hartmann has violence and intent in the box, while staying flat, long through the zone and on the barrel with loud, lifted, hard contact. The right-handed hitter led the event with a 96.7 mph average exit velocity, peak of 101.1 mph and a 100% hard-hit percentage. He also stood out behind the plate playing quick out of the crouch with a plus arm that topped at 84 mph (up 4 mph) with a low pop-time of 1.94 seconds. 

2/25/23

Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build, wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Narrow balanced setup, long stride Aggressive swing, loose, fast hands, present bat speed, on the barrel with natural lift throughout and length through the zone.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 96.7 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 84 mph. Loose, strong arm, plays short and from an over-the-top slot; throws flash carry and life.
Defense: 1.94-2.03 pop times. Flexible, athletic receiver, presents a low target, sets up on one knee at times.  Soft hands, clean and directional out of the crouch with a quick glove-to-hand release.
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60. 

2/25/23

C Kyle Hartmann (Sycamore) put together one of the top breakout performances from the event. Despite his 5-foot-10, 175-pound, athletic, wiry stature, Hartmann creates all kinds of bat speed and bat strength in his swing. Hartmann has violence and intent in the box, while staying flat, long through the zone and on the barrel with loud, lifted, hard contact. The right-handed hitter led the event with a 96.7 mph average exit velocity, peak of 101.1 mph and a 100% hard-hit percentage. He also stood out behind the plate playing quick out of the crouch with a plus arm that topped at 84 mph (up 4 mph) with a low pop-time of 1.94 seconds.

2/26/22

Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Athletic base. Short stride. Aggressive, intentful swing, stays flat and long through the hitting zone. Ball jumps off the barrel at times. Backspun hard contact to all fields.
Power: 94.3 max exit velocity, averaged 86.5 mph. 334’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Loose arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm slot. Quick exchange. Carry and accuracy on throws.
Defense: 1.96-2.09 pop times. Steady hands. Feet work in line with the second base bag. Clean exchange.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.  

2/26/22

Hartmann, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound catcher, was one of the first hitters of the event and made a statement right out of the gate. The right-handed hitter swings with serious intent, aggression and looks to elevate the balls into both gaps with authority. With that said, Hartmann stays flat and long through the zone with the ability to create backspin to the pull-side gap. Hartmann’s hardest barrel came off the bat at 94.3 mph with his furthest batted ball traveling 334 feet. Hartmann also tied the event-high to second base (80 mph), with a low pop time of 1.96. Follow 2024 catcher with a potent right-handed bat.

3/27/21

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, long stride. Aggressive swing, average bat speed of 69.5 MPH, path works uphill.
Power: 88.63 max exit velocity, averaged 78.76 mph. 270’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.06-2.21 pop times. Steady receiver, low, athletic setup, clean exchanges, advanced block.
Run: 8.19 runner in the 60. 

8/22/20

Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, smooth load and leg-kick timing trigger. Aggressive swing, looks to drive the baseball, short level bat path that gets extension through contact. Fluid rhythm and pull-side tendencies.
Power: 80 mph exit velocity from the tee. 27.50g max rotational acceleration; third best of the event, according to Blast.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 73 mph. Arm played short and over-the-top from the crouch.
Defense: 2.18-2.26 pop times. Worked out on the infield and behind the plate. Natural catcher actions. Soft hands, athletic out of the crouch, flexible hips and plays light on his feet. Quick, clean release.
Run: 8.44 runner in the 60. 

6/02/20

5-foot-6, 115-pound 2B/C/RHP; athletic build. Had an overall strong performance as he impressed behind and at the plate for ESP Black against 6 Tool. He threw out two runners in the same inning with a strong arm and quick feet; popped a 2.44 in between innings. He received the ball well and controlled the flow of the game as a vocal leader. Right-handed hitter, low crouch stance, found the barrel often while showing some strength through contact. On the mound, sat 71-73 mph while mixing in a slow curveball at 56 mph.

1/26/20

Positional Profile: C 
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pounds. Athletic frame.
Defense: 2.25-2.37 pop times. Behind the plate; soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchanges and plays athletic. On the infield; Soft hands, fluid footwork and clean transfers.
Arm: RH. C - 71 mph. INF - 72 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, smooth, back load, long stride. Aggressive swings, fast hands, long, level bat path with a gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. 
Run: 5.13 runner, home-to-first. 

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Physical

2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 9"
Ht
173.1
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)