85
Velocity (max)
6/22/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
2B
Joshua
Kern
Noblesville (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects 17U Stout
5' 11" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects 17U Stout
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 84.6
Velo Range
6/22/21
2137
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
Changeup
75.5 - 77.3
Velo Range
1/10/21
1724
Spin Rate (avg)
1/10/21
Curveball
68.6 - 70.2
Velo Range
6/22/21
2307
Spin Rate (avg)
6/22/21
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/22/21
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/10/21
277
Distance (max)
8/29/20
50
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
1/10/21
24
Rot. Acc (max)
1/10/21
38
Hard Hit %
8/29/20
7.35
60
8/29/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
6/22/21
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.3
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
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.
23.9
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
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).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.0
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Open - Session II
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
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
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).
2102
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.
25.2
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).
68.2
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).
2300
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).
76.4
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).
1724
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
1898
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.
23.6
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).
64.9
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).
2182
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).
75.3
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).
1489
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).
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
83.0 - 84.6
Velo Range
81.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,247
Spin Rate (max)
2,137
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.2
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,421
Spin Rate (max)
2,307
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 83.4
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
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 %
Trackman - Curveball
65.8
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 65.8
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,318
Spin Rate (max)
2,286
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.3
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,847
Spin Rate (max)
1,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Indy Open - Session II
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 81.0
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 65.3
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,299
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 75.9
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,625
Spin Rate (max)
1,489
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
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)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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Joshua Kern, Noblesville, 2022, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 175-pound.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 74.06 mph. 65.00 mph bat speed average. 23.19 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 85 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.37 (60-yard).
FB: T85. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2246; Avg 2152).
CB: 68-70 mph. (Max spin 2420; Avg 2306).
Joshua Kern, Noblesville, 2022, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Efficient bat speed. Front foot finish, rotational swing.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Sure soft hands, smooth footwork, clean exchange. Advanced. Laterally, his movements were athletic.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Very quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.72
Pitching: Athletic. Feel delivery, high effort. Over-the-top arm angle, above average arm speed, compact arm action. Strong balance point, uphill shoulders, lands soft, an athletic finish.
FB: T84. 82-83 mph. Glove side accuracy, running action.
CB: 65-66 mph. In the zone command, tight action.
CH: 76-77 mph. In the zone control.
Joshua Kern, Noblesville, 2022, IN
Position: RHP/2B
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean frame
Hit: Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Infield, Sure hands, average footwork, fluid exchange.
Arm: 77 Infield velocity. high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.35
Pitching: Smooth rhythm in the delivery, rushed at times through his balance point. Maintains direction, lands square, upright finish. Compact arm action, 3/4 slot, average arm speed.
FB: T81. 78-81 mph.
CB: 64-65 mph. 10/4 Shape
CH: 74-76 mph.
5-foot-9, 143-pound right-handed hitting outfielder/middle-infielder. Athletic build. Tall, balanced setup, slightly open, smooth load, short stride. Quick hands, level path to the baseball, hands separate well, simple and compact swing. His quick and simple swing continues to make consistent hard contact and tear up opposing pitching. Entered the game for Indiana Nitro in the fourth inning as a defensive replacement against Great Lakes Academy. Went 2-for-2 with a double and an RBI out of the two-hole. Finished pool play 6-for-9 with four extra base hits, including a home run, and five RBIs.
9/30/18: MIF 2022 with smaller frame at 5’9 148 lbs. Hits from the right side. Relaxed set up with hands in a comfortable position. Slightly open and tall. Creates good separation while showing level bat path. Exit velo of 77. Soft hands with below average footwork in the middle infield. Lateral range will come with age. Posted 71 mph velocity across the infield