24.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
RHP
Akhil
Penkala
Old Bridge High School (HS) • NJ
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: PPH Red
6' 3" • 195LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: PPH Red
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
18.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/16/22
-
Hard Hit %
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/03/24
348
Distance (max)
3/03/24
91
Sweet Spot %
10/16/22
7.5
60
3/03/24
4.11
30-yd
3/03/24
1.76
10-yd
3/03/24
18.1
Run speed (max)
3/03/24
76
INF Velo
3/03/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
10/16/22
72.4 - 74
Velo Range
10/16/22
1696
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Curveball
64.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
10/16/22
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Slider
63.2 - 65.3
Velo Range
10/16/22
1759
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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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
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
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
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).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
40.1
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).
84.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.8
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.
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Upperclass (2024-2025s)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.7
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.
77.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
76.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
2024 NJ Preseason All State: Upperclass (2024-2025s)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
76.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
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).
1696
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.
23.2
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).
65.0
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).
1764
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.2
Slider
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).
1759
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,827
Spin Rate (max)
1,696
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)
64.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,806
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
65.3
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.3
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.28
30-yd
7.91
60-yd
16.9
Run speed (max)
1.50
RSi (max)
1.50
RSi (avg)
1,460
Jump Power (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
20.2
Jump Height (avg)
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.
50.7
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Last Chance Open: Downstate
Oct 16, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 190 pounds; Sturdy, long build. 7.91 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Even distribution between line drives and fly balls with a high sweet spot % (91).
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.INF - 72 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 72-74 MPH; arm side run. CB: 64-66 MPH; slurve like action. SL: 63-65 MPH; slurve like. Showed ability in arm side command for FB and land for strikes.