24.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/01/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
SS
Zachary
Novakowski
Ramapo College
Pascack Valley (HS) • NJ
5' 11" • 180LBS
L/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: North Jersey Cardinals
Pascack Valley (HS) • NJ
5' 11" • 180LBS
L/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: North Jersey Cardinals
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/01/21
20.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/20/21
45
Hard Hit %
7/01/21
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/21
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/20/21
333
Distance (max)
2/15/21
45
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
6.92
60
9/19/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
7/28/21
1.89 - 2.06
Pop Time
2/15/21
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.92
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.89 - 2.26
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.
14.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.4
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.
2021 Fall Upperclass Games (2022-2023)
Sep 19, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
MA/CT/NJ/NY Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 NJ Summer Open
Jul 1, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Last Chance Open
Mar 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
333
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.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.8
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 Fall Upperclass Games (2022-2023)
Sep 19, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 NJ Summer Open
Jul 1, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
80.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Last Chance Open
Mar 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.5
Bat Speed (max)
75.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
80.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
65.13
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Novakowski has a lean and athletic build with some present strength at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.92 seconds, top exit velocity of 92 MPH. Left-handed hitter who starts in a unique stance, feet are wide and extremely open. Hand also begin low and move directly backwards in his load. Closes up his stance with a drifting load. Extension in his hand, creates contact out front. Showed off some quiet hands behind the plate. Smooth receiver, moves down to up. Transfers away from his body. Consistently accurate throws. Pop times ranged from 2.08-2.26 seconds, with a top throwing velocity of 73 MPH.
Novakowski stands at 5-foot-11, 180-pounds. Possesses a real strong and athletic frame. Ran the 60 yard dash in 6.98 seconds and recorded an exit velo of 97 MPH, one of the tops at the event. Has an athletic and open stance with his weight preshifted onto his backside. Hands begin by his head and move down and back. Hanging leg kick, stays on time. Present barrel awareness. Hands work efficiently through the zone. Impressive BP displaying some clear gap-to-gap power. Behind the plate recorded a top velo of 73 MPH on throws and pop times ranging from 2.07-2.14 seconds. Quick transfer away from his body by his chest. Body stays athletic through throws. Feet stay in line with his target.
5-foot-11, 180lb athletic frame; 6.95 runner in the 60 yard dash. At the plate, Novakowski starts with an open stance with a wide base. Loads through a big leg kick and shoots the hands back past his ear. Bars out the front arm and shoots the hands through the zone. Swings uphill due to the front arm bar and lifts the ball nicely to all parts of th field, registered a 91 MPH max exit velo. Behind the dish, Novakowski sits low in the crouch and receives softly with good control of the zone. Comes out of the crouch quickly with good direction and works a quick exchange to post a 1.89-2.06 pop time. Throws from a high 3/4 catcher's slot and put up a 74 MPH arm strength from the crouch.