82
Velocity (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
3B
Jacob
Sova
Greece Athena (HS) • NY
5' 8" • 175.9LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Smash It Sports
5' 8" • 175.9LBSR/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Smash It Sports
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79.8 - 81.3
Velo Range
2/19/24
2037
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/24
Changeup
63 - 66
Velo Range
2/19/24
1419
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Curveball
62.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
6/26/23
2123
Spin Rate (avg)
6/26/23
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
6/24/24
2151
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/24
285
Distance (max)
6/24/24
100
Sweet Spot %
6/24/24
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/22
33.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.42
60
6/24/24
4.07
30-yd
2/19/24
1.79
10-yd
6/24/24
18.6
Run speed (max)
6/24/24
80
INF Velo
2/19/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
91
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.2
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).
81.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
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.
13.6
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.
2024 NY State Games (Session 1)
Jun 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2024 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
91
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
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.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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 NY State Games (Session 1)
Jun 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1995
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.
25.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
Changeup
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).
1419
Changeup
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).
66.4
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).
2132
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Sinker
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).
2012
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
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).
1886
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.
25.3
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).
64.0
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).
2123
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.7
Changeup
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).
1324
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2024 NY State Games (Session 1)
Jun 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.2
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 79.0
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,178
Spin Rate (max)
2,037
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.3
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 67.7
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
2,128
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,107
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2024 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.3
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,020
Spin Rate (max)
1,885
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,238
Spin Rate (max)
2,151
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 65.6
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,471
Spin Rate (max)
1,419
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 NYS Games Session 1
Jun 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.5
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,024
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,199
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.4
Velocity (max)
57.3 - 62.1
Velo Range
58.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,530
Spin Rate (max)
1,324
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
Sinker
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
2024 NY State Games (Session 1)
Jun 24, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Sinker
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.07
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2024 NY State Games (Session 1)
Jun 24, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.42
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
2.19
RSi (max)
24.5
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
67.91
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Physical
2024
2023
2022
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Physical: 5-8, 155 pounds; Average, slender build.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Minimal leg lift with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; low 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 72-75 MPH; commands both sides. CB: 62-65 MPH; 2-8 shape. CH: 57-60 MPH; maintains same plain.