20.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
3B
SS
Jake
Knepp
P27 (HS) • SC
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Megastars
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Megastars
Rankings
2022 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/13/21
9.2
Rot. Acc (max)
10/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.23
60
10/13/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
87
INF Velo
6/20/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
-
Velocity (max)
79 - 81
Velo Range
6/05/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
74 - 75
Velo Range
6/05/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
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)
7.23
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.9
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).
4.13
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
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.
11.7
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).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
344
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4
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).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6
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.
2021 Midlands Open ID with Advanced Analytics
Oct 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day
Jun 20, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
316
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
2021 Midlands Open ID with Advanced Analytics
Oct 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day
Jun 20, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
79.0
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
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)
80.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All PBR Team- Uncommitted 2022 Grads - Feb 28, 2022
- Best of 2021 Leader Board - TrackMan - Hard Hit % / Barrel % / Sweet Spot % - Jan 6, 2022
- Uncommitted Seniors - Dec 8, 2021
- Nine to Know: Uncommitted Infielders - Nov 29, 2021
- 2021 Midlands Open ID: Blast Analytics - Oct 22, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: TrackMan Offensive Stats - Oct 20, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: Quick Hitters - Oct 18, 2021
- Midlands Open ID: Statistical Analysis - Oct 15, 2021
- Scout Blog: NC Playoffs RD 1 - Jun 17, 2021
- Diamond Notes: Week of April 26 - May 2 - May 5, 2021
- 2020 Summer Leaderboard - Positional Velocities - Sep 10, 2020
- Charlotte MegaStars Scout Day: Position Player Analysis - Jul 20, 2020
- TrackMan & Blast Leaderboard: MegaStars Scout Day - Jul 6, 2020
- Quick Hitters: Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day - Position Players - Jun 29, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: Charlotte MegaStar PBR Scout Day - Jun 26, 2020
- Charlotte MegaStar Scout Day: Dual Player Analysis - Jun 24, 2019
- Quick Hitters: PBR Scout Day with the Charlotte MegaStars - Jun 10, 2019
- PBR Scout Day: Charlotte MegaStars - Statistical Analysis - Jun 7, 2019
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Positional Profile: 3B/SS.
Body: 6-1, 190 pounds. 61-190 pound strong physical build
Defense: Soft hands with choppy in control footwork. Quick exchange, fields the ball out front.
Arm: R. INF - 83 mph. Short loose arm action with the ability to throw from multiple angles.
Hit: R. Wide balanced stance with a controlled load and stride. Short flat swing with a good path. Good extension with a high finish.
Power: 93 mph max exit velocity in BP. Present average bat speed with a pull side approach.
Run:7.23 runner in the 60.
Body: 6/1, 190 pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Defense: pop times.
Arm: R. .INF - 87 mph. Relaxed, feet and hands work in sync, has feel for different plays.
Hit: RHH. Athletic base, hands start above back shoulder. Simple load, short stride, hands get back. Short to ball, barrel stays through zone, extension through the middle, lots of barrel feel, lining balls through the middle.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run: 4.13 runner in the 30.
6 foot, 170-pound average build. Plays through ball on the infield looking to get around the ball with his feet working to first base. Average hands funneling to the midsection after catch. Fights to get his feet and hands in rhythm at times. Clean transfers with a short arm action and the ability to throw form different slots. Accurate arm across the diamond with some carry that topped at 81 mph. Hits from the right side of the plate and looks to stay in the middle of the field with a controlled approach. Lined some balls out during batting practice showing some feel for the barrel with average bat speed. Exit velocity recorded at 89 mph. Recorded a 7.61 in the 60.
Stretch only. High leg kick to the top of the chest with some pelvic tilt upwards, throwing his shoulders behind his hips as he leaves balance. Some rhythm as the shoulders create some uphill leverage. Works on-line and lands square with the foot. Medium arm swing with better than average hand speed. Works to stay tall, with some effort to the over-the-top slot. Fastball has arm side run to the arm side and cuts to the glove side, ranging 79-81. Showed feel for controlling the fastball in the zone. Change-up has run, creating some deception with solid hand speed at 74-75, landing it consistently.
6 foot, 170-pound average build. Plays through ball on the infield looking to get around the ball with his feet working to first base. Average hands funneling to the midsection after catch. Fights to get his feet and hands in rhythm at times. Clean transfers with a short arm action and the ability to throw form different slots. Accurate arm across the diamond with some carry that topped at 81 mph. Hits from the right side of the plate and looks to stay in the middle of the field with a controlled approach. Lined some balls out during batting practice showing some feel for the barrel with average bat speed. Exit velocity recorded at 89 mph. Recorded a 7.61 in the 60.
Stretch only. High leg kick to the top of the chest with some pelvic tilt upwards, throwing his shoulders behind his hips as he leaves balance. Some rhythm as the shoulders create some uphill leverage. Works on-line and lands square with the foot. Medium arm swing with better than average hand speed. Works to stay tall, with some effort to the over-the-top slot. Fastball has arm side run to the arm side and cuts to the glove side, ranging 79-81. Showed feel for controlling the fastball in the zone. Change-up has run, creating some deception with solid hand speed at 74-75, landing it consistently.