23.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
CLASS OF 2024
C
RHP
Alec
Kanakares
St. Thomas Aquinas (HS) • KS
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Building Champions Baseball Academy
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Building Champions Baseball Academy
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
29.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
274
Distance (max)
6/15/21
38
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
6.83
60
7/29/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
7/29/20
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
6/07/21
2.00 - 2.06
Pop Time
6/15/21
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
6/16/20
76 - 79
Velo Range
6/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 69
Velo Range
6/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
6/16/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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)
6.83
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.6
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
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).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.6
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
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)
64.0
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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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: Athletic, young 5-foot-10, 165-pound frame with room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a narrow, tall stance. Quick leg lift and hand load into uphill swing plane. Shows solid bat speed and extension through the zone. Gap to gap approach with hard line-drive contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short over-the-top arm action with accuracy around the bag.
Defense: 2.00-2.06 pop times. Behind the plate, shows quick footwork and exchanges. Flexibility and receiving ability both present.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Alec Kanakares: C/RHP, (2024) St. Thomas Aquinas, KS. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Kanakares had an exit velocity of 77 mph. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride to start his swing. Has upward swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found some barrels. Pull side approach. While catching, he had a pop time of 2.20-2.30, he produced a position velocity of 69 mph during throw downs; had soft hands, developing footwork and a lengthy exchange. Wide setup with some flexibility. Used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.84 60-yard dash. Above average on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Changeup (68-69 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph; showed consistent command and running action. Showed tight action and arm side command on his curveball (63-65).