84
Velocity (max)
6/25/19
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
1B
Jake
Lanzer
St. John's
Newburgh Free Academy (HS) • NY
6' 3" • 175LBS
L/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cadets Baseball Academy
Newburgh Free Academy (HS) • NY
6' 3" • 175LBS
L/L • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cadets Baseball Academy
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
6/25/19
1996
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
7/06/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 70
Velo Range
2/15/20
2129
Spin Rate (avg)
7/06/20
90
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/20
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/20
300
Distance (max)
7/06/20
33
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
7.38
60
2/15/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
2/15/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.38
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).
4.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
11.9
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).
4.36
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
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
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.
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
1996
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.
24.9
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).
66.9
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).
2129
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).
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.8
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
1,996
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.1
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,210
Spin Rate (max)
2,129
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Recruiting Board: St. John's University - Jan 3, 2021
- Hudson Valley Battle: Day 2 Scout Blog - Aug 11, 2020
- Inside the Rankings: Top 10 Class of 2022 LHP - Apr 29, 2020
- Top Performer Spotlight: 2022 LHP/1B Jake Lanzer (Newburgh Free Academy) - Apr 7, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top Fastball Velocities - Mar 13, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top INF Velocities - Mar 10, 2020
- On Deck Preview: Preseason All-State - Hudson Valley - Feb 14, 2020
- Hudson Valley Battle Scout Blog - Jul 23, 2019
- NYS Games: Full Statistical Release - Jul 5, 2019
- Winter Review: Top INF Arms - Mar 11, 2019
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Physical: 6-foot-3, 175 pounds; long, lean frame.
Offensively: LHH. Wide stance with an upright bat; short take back of the hands with a long small leg kick. Aggressive lower half with direct swing path with quick hands. Middle to opposite field approach; peak Trackman exit velocity of 88 MPH.
Defensively: Low the ground setup; long strides, laid back approach, clean footwork. Seamless transfer; standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 84 MPH.
Pitching: Center rubber setup out of the stretch; up-tempo, herky-jerky delivery, knee to chest leg lift with slight turn, even stride with downhill finish, max effort release. Long, clean arm action with standard 3/4 arm slot. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 79-82 MPH. Plays pretty true, some arm side movement, jumps out of the hand. CB: 67-69 MPH. 1-7 rotation, good vertical break with sweep as well. CH: 77-78 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 175-pounds. Solid frame; physical; potential for more weight.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance; good use of lower half; short leg kick into a low stride; quick hands; high one-handed finish Upward swing path; hard, consistent contact up middle; solid line drives.
Power: 90 MPH raw exit velocity. shows power potential to pull side.
Defense: Glove pat with ball for timing; slow footwork when approaching ball then explodes during throw and gets his entire body behind; solid glovework and really looks the ball in.
Arm: Smooth 3/4 arm slot; long arm swing. INF - 86 MPH.
Pitching Delivery: Up tempo with a high leg lift building momentum, works in line accelerating hand speed through release.
Arm Action: Long, clean arm swing; builds arm speed to a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 MPH. Downhill plane, commanded in the zone.
CB: 69-70 MPH. 12-6, late sharp break.
A projectable wiry 6-foot-2,160 pounds. Pitching- The LHP displayed a repeatable delivery and a projectable live arm. Works mainly from the right side of the rubber. Delivery has some tempo. Keeps the front side closed. A high knee lift . Arm is loose and live and throws from a high ¾ arm slot. Showed good FB command peaking at 84 MPH. FB ranged from 81-83 MPH. Showed feel for a CH at 73-74 MPH. The 2022 graduate is a must follow.
2.21.19
A lean 6-foot-1, 160 pounds projectable frame. Ran a 3.36 in the home to 1B. Offensively- the left handed hitter stands in the box in a tall stance. Short simple load before attacking the baseball. Throws his hands into the hitting zone with a flat bat path. Hard consistent contact during the hitting portion. Stays balanced throughout the swing. Gets full extension after contact. Top exit velocity was 88 MPH. Defensively- showed solid actions at 1B. Sits back when fielding the baseball. Gets in a wide low base. Smooth funnel action. Displayed a strong long arm action on throws across the infield. Top throwing velocity was 80 MPH. Pitching- the left handed pitcher displayed a live loose arm with repeatable mechanics during the bullpen session. Pitches with tempo and finishes with intent. Long loose arm action from a balanced backside. Uses a high knee lift, smooth hand separation. FB has late life and peaked at 79 MPH. The CB is sharp down in the zone. CB ranged from 64-67 MPH. CH has late fade down in the zone and ranged from 70-72 MPH. The 2022 graduate is a must follow.
Rising Stars (February 11, 2018)
Lanzer is a 5-foot-10 135-pound left handed pitcher and first baseman. Tall lanky frame. Ran an 8.14 60 and a 4.65 home-to-1B from the left side. Offensively- Stands with legs shoulder width apart, knees slightly bent. Simple pick up and put down of front leg, hands high near the head. Quiet load of the hands; Out on the front foot at times but yet able to stay in the zone; 72 MPH exit velocity. Defensively- Moves well for his size and age; active pre-pitch and agile with first step. Quick transfer from glove to hand allows for a fast release; fields ball out in front of body. Pitching- Starts with feet spread apart on rubber, facing catcher. Steps off to the side of the rubber, knee comes up slightly past the belt. Drives down the mound well, throws with high 3/4 arm slot. Up-tempo delivery; uses lower half well. Fastball sits 71-73 MPH. Slows down motion when throwing off-speed pitches. Change up was 61-64 MPH. Overall a solid foundation as a dual player.