Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

RHP

Kyle
DeGroat

Texas
Wallkill (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 207LBS
L/R • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Five Star

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

96
Velocity (max)
4/01/24
91 - 95
Velo Range
4/01/24
2375
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Changeup

83.9 - 85.3
Velo Range
2/04/24
1764
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Curveball

79 - 82
Velo Range
4/01/24
2871
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23

Slider

80 - 82
Velo Range
2/04/24
2753
Spin Rate (avg)
9/25/23
Power
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
7/27/22
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/22
337
Distance (max)
7/27/22
73
Sweet Spot %
6/29/22
Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/22
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/27/22
12.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/22
45
Hard Hit %
6/29/22
Run
7.21
60
2/24/22
3.96
30-yd
6/29/22
1.71
10-yd
6/29/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
6/29/22
Defense
87
INF Velo
2/24/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2022
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Infield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Position
84
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Position
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (PM Session)
Feb 24, 2022
Position
7.21
60-yard
87
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
Exit Velocity Max
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
85.3
Distance Max
337
Distance Avg
208
Launch Angle Avg
18.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (PM Session)
Feb 24, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
Hand Speed Max
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (PM Session)
Feb 24, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
93.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2350
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
77.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2626
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
84.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1603
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
80.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2477
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
92.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
90.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2258
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
75.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2526
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1659
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
77.6
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2753
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2077
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2104
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1735
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
73.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2219
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
94.0
Velocity (max)
93.1 - 94.0
Velo Range
92.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,508
Spin Rate (max)
2,350
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
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,723
Spin Rate (max)
2,626
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
81.9
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.9
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,588
Spin Rate (max)
2,477
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
85.3
Velocity (max)
83.9 - 85.3
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,643
Spin Rate (max)
1,603
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Metro Scout Day
Sep 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
92.6
Velocity (max)
90.8 - 92.5
Velo Range
91.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,495
Spin Rate (max)
2,375
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
76.1
Velocity (max)
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,871
Spin Rate (max)
2,871
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
79.1
Velocity (max)
76.2 - 79.1
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,821
Spin Rate (max)
2,753
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
83.6
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.6
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,811
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Northeast ProCase
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.5
Velocity (max)
88.4 - 89.7
Velo Range
86.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,254
Spin Rate (max)
2,174
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.7 - 76.3
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,449
Spin Rate (max)
2,412
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,637
Spin Rate (max)
1,589
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.8
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 87.1
Velo Range
85.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
76.0
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 75.1
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,239
Spin Rate (max)
2,130
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 85.4
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,120
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,201
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,454
Spin Rate (max)
2,219
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Downstate (PM Session)
Feb 24, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
85.6 - 86.4
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
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 %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,023
Spin Rate (max)
1,991
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.3
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.3
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,856
Spin Rate (max)
1,735
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
96.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
93.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
84.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
88.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
80.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.0
2024 NY HS Coverage (April-June)
Apr 1, 2024
Pitching
96
Max FB
91 - 95
FB
79 - 82
CB
82 - 85
CH
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Pitching
94
Max FB
93 - 94
FB
77 - 78
CB
84 - 85
CH
80 - 82
SL
2023 NY HS Coverage (March-June)
Mar 20, 2023
Pitching
91
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
80 - 81
CH
74 - 78
SL

Game Performance

2024
2022
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.21
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 4, 2024
Swift
2.54
RSi (max)
31.8
Jump Height (max)
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.17
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
8.4
Run Speed (avg)
1.65
RSi (max)
1.65
RSi (avg)
1,729
Jump Power (max)
29.2
Jump Height (max)
28.9
Jump Height (avg)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 2022
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2.42
RSi (max)
2.42
RSi (avg)
1,640
Jump Power (max)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
27.3
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
67.28

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 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)
2022 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 29, 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)

Notes

Comments

2/12/23

Physical: Broad-shouldered, athletic 6-foot, 190lb frame; durable arm.

Pitching: RHP. Worked exclusively from the stretch-only, flashing some hip-coil with late acceleration down the mound. Repeated a compact delivery and H ¾ slot at 89-91MPH (ride, run) with a sharp, lateral mid-70’s CB, up to 2449rpms. Faded 78-80MPH CH might be his best pitch with ability to pronate.

7/27/22

Physical: 6-0, 190 pounds; Athletic, sturdy build. 7.17 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a compact swing path with a late one hand finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. natural backspin with XBH pop to the gaps.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are soft with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  INF - 84 MPH. fluid athletic actions with a confident glove and a strong, accurate arm

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 88 MPH, while sitting 84-87 MPH; life through the top of the zone. CB: 69-75 MPH; 11-5 shape. SL: sharp, lateral action. Hides the ball well and attacks the zone with all his stuff.

6/29/22

Physical: 6-foot-0, 180 pounds; Average, athletic build. 7.21 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Loads straight back with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while playing low to the ground. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 83 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride while landing slightly open. Short take back while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 87 MPH, while sitting 85-86 MPH; plays up in the zone. CB: 68-69 MPH; slurve  like action. SL: 73-75 MPH; lateral action. 

2/24/22

Physical: 5-foot-11, 170 pounds; Sturdy, proportional build. 7.21 runner in the 60.

Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a long swing path with a late one hand finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing choppy feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 87 MPH. 

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing some scap load; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 86 MPH, while sitting 85 - 86 MPH; arm side run. CB: 68 - 70 MPH; showed depth.  CH: 80 MPH; fading action.

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