21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
OF
Michael
Kuska
Valparaiso
Pontiac (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Pontiac (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
19
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
11
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
84
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
290
Distance (max)
8/04/21
67
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
6.83
60
2/26/22
3.9
30-yd
2/25/23
1.74
10-yd
2/25/23
20.4
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
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INF Velo
86
OF Velo
2/25/23
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.92
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.3
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
290
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.8
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
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
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.90
30-yd
6.91
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
1,442
Jump Power (max)
27.7
Jump Height (max)
27.6
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
78.86
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.
80.7
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.
69.2
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Missouri Valley Outlook - Nov 30, 2023
- Preseason All State Upperclass: Outfield Analysis - May 9, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Outfield Analysis - Jul 6, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: On The Bubble - Jun 1, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Underclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 2, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Central Illinois Open: Top Overall Prospects - Jan 4, 2022
- Central Illinois Open: Outfield Analysis - Dec 29, 2021
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 3 - Jun 27, 2021
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, slightly open setup, short stride. Direct path, twitchy hands, controls the barrel, line-drive approach.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 84 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Short, simple arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active, athletic footwork, one-hand gather, sequences well into crow hop.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LHH. Wide, slightly open setup, short stride. Direct path, short to the ball, hands work on top of the baseball and looks to control the barrel. Contact-oriented swing.
Power: 86.2 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 277’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Balanced footwork, clean exchange, plays with confidence.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open stance, simple pre-pitch action. Short, quick swing, consistently on the barrel, line drive, pull side tendencies.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 290’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchanges, plays through baseball with small crow hop.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.