84.4
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
John
Kurdziel
Penn State
Hempfield (HS) • PA
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Hempfield spartins
Hempfield (HS) • PA
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Hempfield spartins
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.9 - 83.9
Velo Range
2/18/23
1934
Spin Rate (avg)
7/19/22
Changeup
73.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
1789
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Curveball
69.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
7/19/22
2270
Spin Rate (avg)
7/19/22
Slider
72.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
2/18/23
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
306
Distance (max)
2/18/23
70
Sweet Spot %
2/18/23
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
10.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.13
60
2/18/23
4.06
30-yd
7/19/22
1.81
10-yd
7/19/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
7/19/22
72
INF Velo
7/19/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.13
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
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
2023
2022
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).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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).
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.5
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.
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Summer Open: West
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Summer Open: West
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
1888
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.
22.6
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).
74.3
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).
1789
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).
73.0
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).
2038
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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
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).
1934
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.
24.8
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).
70.1
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).
2270
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).
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 83.9
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,044
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,397
Spin Rate (max)
2,038
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 74.6
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,300
Spin Rate (max)
1,789
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Summer Open: West
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.4
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
1,934
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,301
Spin Rate (max)
2,270
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
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
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.06
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.30
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Summer Open: West
Jul 19, 2022
Swift
1.81
10-yd
4.06
30-yd
7.30
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
1.03
RSi (max)
1.03
RSi (avg)
1,281
Jump Power (max)
24.2
Jump Height (max)
24.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
66.91
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Physical: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds; Sturdy, lean build. 7.13 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Closed setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a swing path that gets around the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep step while covering ground laterally. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a short stride while landing open. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 84 MPH, while sitting 83-84 MPH; arm side run with sink. . SL: 73 MPH; lateral action. CH: 74-75 MPH; fading action. Strong build, heavy FB with low IVB. High spin CH. SL showed plus horizontal.
Physical: Lean, proportional 5-foot-9, 165lb frame. 7.30 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Upright, even stance, as the hands wiggled in rhythm to begin. Utilized a short lift-and-replace stride to initiate the swing through a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Abbreviated finish that rolled to the pull-side at times, recording a T81 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Found a strong position to hit with some leverage available for a 289 foot distance.
Defensively: The third baseman featured choppy footwork and a flat back at the fielding window. Direct attack-angle towards the bag and reached back for a 72 mph infield arm (H ¾ slot). Threw accurately on the run too.
Pitching: RHP. Set up off the middle of the rubber; compact delivery that repeated with intent through a blocked off front-side. FB ranged 78-79 mph with hard arm-side run, adding a short 70-71 mph breaking ball (2300) for strikes out of the same window.