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CLASS OF 2024

LHP
LHP

Max
Kaplan

USC Upstate
New Trier (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 184.3LBS
L/L • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North Black

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Pitching

Fastball

83.3
Velocity (max)
8/08/23
82 - 83
Velo Range
3/13/23
2036
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23

Changeup

73 - 75
Velo Range
3/11/24
1754
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23

Curveball

71 - 71
Velo Range
6/23/22
1651
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21

Slider

66.2 - 67.3
Velo Range
8/08/23
1909
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Power
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/13/21
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/13/21
275
Distance (max)
3/13/21
60
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/21
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/13/21
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.43
60
2/12/23
4.05
30-yd
2/12/23
1.69
10-yd
2/12/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
Defense
75
INF Velo
3/13/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools

2023
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.43
60 Yard Dash
7.97
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
9.8
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Position
7.97
60-yard
75
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
78.2
Exit Velocity Avg
71.6
Distance Max
275
Distance Avg
217
Launch Angle Avg
28.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
20.9
Bat Speed Max
63.2
Bat Speed Avg
60.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1984
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1720
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1836
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Sinker
Velocity Avg
81.2
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
1975
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1790
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1597
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1673
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1962
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1651
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1572
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.8
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,095
Spin Rate (max)
1,969
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
67.3
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 67.3
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
1,909
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
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,880
Spin Rate (max)
1,697
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
82.9
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.8
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.0
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,088
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.7
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 64.3
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,944
Spin Rate (max)
1,800
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.2
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,806
Spin Rate (max)
1,754
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
80.6
Velocity (max)
78.6 - 80.3
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
1,931
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.8
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,838
Spin Rate (max)
1,790
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 66.2
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,763
Spin Rate (max)
1,597
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.6
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,793
Spin Rate (max)
1,673
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
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
61.3
Velocity (max)
60.1 - 61.2
Velo Range
58.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,773
Spin Rate (max)
1,651
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,715
Spin Rate (max)
1,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Sinker
Hop+
Sinker
Sink+
Sinker
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Sink+
Rise+
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Hop+
Sink+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.5
2024 IHSA Season
Mar 11, 2024
Pitching
83
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
66 - 67
CB
73 - 75
CH
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
73 - 74
CH
66 - 67
SL
The Rock Summer Championships
Jul 20, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
70 - 71
CH
64 - 66
SL
2023 IHSA Season
Mar 13, 2023
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
71 - 71
CH
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
69 - 70
CH
62 - 64
SL
16U National Championship
Jun 23, 2022
Pitching
81
Max FB
78 - 81
FB
71 - 71
CB
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
64 - 66
CB
71 - 73
CH
PBR At The Rock
Jun 18, 2021
Pitching
75
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
61 - 63
CB
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Pitching
73
Max FB
72 - 73
FB
60 - 61
CB
66 - 67
CH

Game Performance

2023
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.43
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.68
RSi (max)
1.68
RSi (avg)
1,848
Jump Power (max)
32.5
Jump Height (max)
32.0
Jump Height (avg)

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/16/24

USC-Upstate commit. Currently ranked No. 59 in the Illinois’ 2024 class. 6-foot-1, 184-pound, left-handed pitcher with a well-proportioned frame. Got the start on the mound and continues to look like one of the more polished left-handed arms in the class. Starter profile, true three pitch mix with all kinds of pitchability. Can throw any pitch in any count and goes often to a swing-and-miss changeup that has advanced action, running away from a right-handed hitters barrel; advanced feel and sat 73-75 mph. The changeup makes his 81-83 mph fastball play up and he also mixed in a 66-67 mph curveball that flashes depth off a 1/7 plane. Threw 49-70 (70%) pitches for a strike. Ended up going five innings, five hits, one run, struck out six and did not walk a batter. Quality look at the talented southpaw.

8/23/23

Verbally committed to USC-Upstate.

8/08/23

LHP Max Kaplan (New Trier, 2024) showed impressive pitchability during his three innings on the mound. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound southpaw has been trending up this summer after a successful spring for the New Trier Trevians. Kaplan displayed a clean operation on the mound with a sequenced delivery. Filled up the zone with a fastball that worked in the low-80s, T83.3 mph with noticeable arm-side run. Often went to a low-70s changeup that played with fade to get swings and misses. Tallied five strikeouts during his outing. Works quickly with a competitive demeanor. Kaplan is an uncommitted follow in the state’s 2024 class that continues to trend up as the year continues. 

8/08/23

Positional Profile: LHP/LHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Up-tempo, high leg lift into tall/fall delivery, toe lands slightly open. Pounded the zone in his three innings of work and struck out five with no walks.
Arm Action: LH. Short, clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. SNK: Clear sink and run to the armside. FB: Mostly straight actions. T2095, 1969 average rpm.
SL: 66-67 mph. Clear horizontal movement, can land for strikes. T2006, 1909 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Tunnels well, keeps down, clear fade. T1880, 1697 average rpm.

6/09/23

Uncommitted. 6-foot-1, 180 pounds upside athlete with loose, lean levers that are capable of tacking on strength. Toed the rubber for the Trevians in the semifinal game against Brother Rice. Relaxed presence on the rubber, long-triding delivery with a freely moving lower half, works across body some with deception. Long, loose arm action, finishes out of a ¾ slot. Heavy fastball played at 81-84 mph, worked with natural arm-side run and sink. Changeup played in the low-70s off his fastball’s plane, threw it at the same arm speed, too. Mixed in a mid-70s breaking ball with some depth off a 1/7 plane. An upside pitchability southpaw that’s comfortable using his entire arsenal and anchored the New Trier pitching staff throughout this spring season. 

4/19/23

Uncommitted. Listed at 6-foot-1, 175-pounds, projectable with room to add on strength. In our brief look, Kaplan didn’t allow a single hit or run over 1.1 innings before the game was called for inclement weather. The southpaw cruised with his fastball at 82-83 mph, playing with sink and arm-side action. He went to a deceptive changeup, playing from a similar window with arm-speed and fading action. Polished left-hander with upside and feel to pitch, clean mover and athletic.  

 
2/12/23

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Delivery: Controlled wind up, high leg kick, rides down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Low 3/4 slot, loose arm.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Plays with armside run, able to spot for strikes in the lower part of the zone.
SNK:  Hard run, feel for the zone. T2088, 2036 average rpm.

SL: 62-64 mph. Sweeping action, can spot low in the zone, 10/5 shape. T1944, 1800 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Developing feel, fading action in the bottom part of the zone. T1806, 1754 average rpm.

2/13/22

Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall type delivery. Works in rhythm. Lands squared.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79.8, 78.4-79.8 mph. Plays straight. T1838, 1789 average rpm.
CB: 63.8-66.2 mph. 1/7 shape. Slight lateral action.  T1763, 1596 average rpm.
CH: 70.5-72.6 mph. Consistent arm-side fade. Feel for the zone. T1792, 1673 average rpm.

3/13/21

Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-8, 121-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive type delivery with a tall balance point and some rhythm. Body works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. Works from a high 3/4 angle.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Fastball plays mostly straight with occasional downhill tilt.  T2005, 1962 average rpm.
CB: 60-61 mph. Maintains near fastball arm speed. 12/6 shape with gradual action and depth.  T1772, 1651 average rpm.
CH: 66-67 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Plays with nice fading action. Showed solid feel for his changeup. T1714, 1572 average rpm.

Hit: LHH. Sets up in an open stance with a short stride. Hands draw back into load. Short and direct swing to the baseball with fluid rhythm.
Power: 78.2 max exit velocity, averaged 71.59 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 75 mph. Short and loose arm action, releases from a high 3/4 window.
Defense: Natural actions at first base. Showed off solid footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.97 runner in the 60. 

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