24.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
1B
Jack
Bakus
Coastal Carolina
H. H. Dow (HS) • MI
6' 5" • 215LBS
L/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: MCBC Hit Dogs
H. H. Dow (HS) • MI
6' 5" • 215LBS
L/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: MCBC Hit Dogs
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83
Bat Speed (max)
3/05/22
27.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/05/22
64
Hard Hit %
7/28/21
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/21
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/28/21
373
Distance (max)
7/28/21
80
Sweet Spot %
2/14/21
7.19
60
7/28/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
2/14/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
2/09/20
76 - 78
Velo Range
2/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 70
Velo Range
2/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
2/09/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.19
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.43
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.2
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).
97.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
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.
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MI/OH/PA/Canada Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
186
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
2022 Michigan ProCase (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
83.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
67.56
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Playing At Coastal Carolina Exciting To Bakus - Sep 9, 2022
- Impressive Talent Highlights Michigan ProCase - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2022 Michigan ProCase - Mar 6, 2022
- Big Time Ahead In Recruitment For Bakus - Feb 7, 2022
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Commitment Tracker - Sep 13, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Heff's Hits - Aug 16, 2021
- Team Michigan: Future Games Continues To Grow And Impress - Aug 7, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Top Performers - Aug 6, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Workout Day/Gameday Notes - Aug 6, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Showcase Statistical Results - Aug 3, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Pitching Rotation - Jul 26, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Michigan - Meet The Team - Jul 23, 2021
- Results From 2021 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - Feb 15, 2021
- Results From 2020 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Oct 12, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Little Caesar's - Complete Evaluations - Mar 1, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: Little Caesar's - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: Little Caesar's - Feb 10, 2020
- Results from 2019 Junior Future Games Tryouts - Michigan Riverdawgs - Mar 10, 2019
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Jack Bakus
Player Spotlight
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 220-pound. Projectable raw at the plate, Bakus had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (23.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is raw quick, uses a short swing plane and level finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 76 mph; has in control average feet, sure hands, and a lengthy clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound. Advanced at the plate, Bakus was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 98 mph.Began in a tall stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Bat speed is electric, displays an uphill swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Jack Bakus, H. H. Dow, 2023, MI
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-5, 215-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Begins in a tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Electric bat speed. High finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 78.26 mph. 69.45 mph bat speed average. 23.73 mph hand speed average. Highest at the event.
Arm: 81 mph infield velocity.
Jack Bakus: 3B/1B, (2023) H. H. Dow, MI. 6-foot-5, 215-pound.
Mechanics: Quick pivot moving to his balance point throwing from a short arm action.
Fastball: Was easy out the hand with spotty control sitting 71-74 mph. Topped 76 mph
Curve: Slows arm on the breaking ball with a gradual break 60-63 mph.
Change up: Straight change up low in the zone sitting 63-64 mph.