79.1
Velocity (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
1B
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Schaaf
Lockport (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
6' 3" • 160LBS
L/L • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 79
Velo Range
2/19/24
1910
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Changeup
72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
2/19/24
1981
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Curveball
65 - 69
Velo Range
2/19/24
2210
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Positional Tools
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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).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
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).
1910
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.
24.4
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).
66.8
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).
2210
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).
73.6
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).
1981
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).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 78.9
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,995
Spin Rate (max)
1,910
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
68.9
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,210
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,107
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
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)
73.5
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Uncommitted. Started on the mound in the semi-final game of the DISW tournament and threw six innings, struck out four, walked one and allowed one hit enroute to their 10-0 win over Lemont.
Uncommitted. Started on the mound against Normal West and earned the win. Threw four no-hit, shutout innings and struck out eight while only walking one.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 157-pounds. Tall, long-limbed, high-waisted, has room to fill out the frame.
Delivery: Tall balance point, drop and drive delivery with minimal effort. Gets extension down the hill.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, works from an over-the-top slot.
FB: T79, 78-79 mph. Plays with occasional arm-side run. T1995, 1910 average rpm.
CB: 65-69 mph. 12/6 action, gradual, has some feel for the zone. T2318, 2210 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Arm-side action, flashes feel for the zone. T2107, 1981 average rpm.
Schaaf is a lean 5-foot-10, 125-pounds left-handed pitcher for Chicago Elite Black. Throghout his outing he created soft contact using a three pitch mix. 18 first pitch strikes to 25 hitters with five strikeouts. Fluid tall-and-fall delivery, shoulders closed off slightly to home, lands squared with an athletic finish. Long, winged arm action with a high ¾ slot. A four seam fastball sat 68-69 mph while topping at 70. Off the fastball was a curveball on a 1/5 plane sitting 58-63 mph and a changeup with arm-side run holding at 65-66 mph.