87.5
Velocity (max)
3/02/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
OF
Kai
Newman
Lapel (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 187LBS
L/L • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
6' 1" • 187LBS
L/L • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 87
Velo Range
3/02/24
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Changeup
80 - 81
Velo Range
3/02/24
1597
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/24
Curveball
70 - 78
Velo Range
2/20/23
2142
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Slider
73 - 74
Velo Range
6/21/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
251
Distance (max)
2/20/23
57
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
11.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.01
60
6/20/23
-
30-yd
1.72
10-yd
6/20/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/20/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
251
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.2
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
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).
1837
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.
21.3
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).
73.9
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).
1986
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).
80.5
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).
1597
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).
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
1873
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.
22.5
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).
72.4
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).
2080
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).
78.2
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).
1450
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
86.0 - 87.0
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,990
Spin Rate (max)
1,837
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
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.7
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
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
80.8
Velocity (max)
80.0 - 80.8
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,722
Spin Rate (max)
1,597
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.9
Velo Range
82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
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
73.7
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,142
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 85.5
Velo Range
83.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,938
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
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
82.9
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 77.7
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,056
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
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
80.0
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,522
Spin Rate (max)
1,450
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
2023
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
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
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)
79.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.01
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Indy Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
7.11
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
2.37
RSi (max)
2.37
RSi (avg)
28.3
Jump Height (max)
28.3
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. T2030, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. T2215, 2142 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 247' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph.
Kai Newman, Lapel (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Arm Action: LH
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. T2030, 1884 average rpm.
CB: 71-73 mph. T2215, 2142 average rpm.
Kai Newman, Lapel (IN), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 74.5 mph. 247' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph.
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Lanky, athletic
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Athletic inward turn at balance point, in-line shoulders, square landing, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from 3/4 slot. Quick arm
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Sink/run T1938, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 70-78 mph. Sharp, 2/8 action. T2056, 1986 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Straigh CH w/ armside command. T1522, 1450 average rpm.
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Lanky, athletic
Hits: LHH. Tall stance. Compact load w/ short stride. Short, level swing. Balanced finish. Soft on the front leg. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 MPH. 251' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm from 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, sure hands, clean exchange.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Lanky, athletic
Delivery: Athletic delivery. Athletic inward turn at balance point, in-line shoulders, square landing, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action from 3/4 slot. Quick arm
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Sink/run T1938, 1830 average rpm.
CB: 70-78 mph. Sharp, 2/8 action. T2056, 1986 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Straigh CH w/ armside command. T1522, 1450 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 179-pounds. Lanky, athletic
Hits: LHH. Tall stance. Compact load w/ short stride. Short, level swing. Balanced finish. Soft on the front leg. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 72.6 MPH. 251' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-85 mph. Long, loose arm from 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, sure hands, clean exchange.