21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/04/23
CLASS OF 2025
3B
OF
Zach
Kern
Joseph Case (HS) • RI
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 11yr 10mo
Travel Team: Bay Sox
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 11yr 10mo
Travel Team: Bay Sox
Rankings
2025 National
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/23
19.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/23
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/23
270
Distance (max)
3/10/24
50
Sweet Spot %
2/04/23
4.1
60
2/04/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
3/10/24
68
OF Velo
2/04/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
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
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.
10.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
4.10
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).
4.1
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
19.6
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
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).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.9
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).
80.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
126
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.8
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.
Scout Day: Bay Sox 3.10.24
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.9
Exit Velocity (max)
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Bay Sox 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.2
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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.
Scout Day: Bay Sox 3.10.24
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Bay Sox 2.4.23
Feb 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
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Zach Kern: 2B/SS, (2025) Joseph Case, MA. 155-pound. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, had a simple level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph; shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and firm hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.03 at the event.
Exit Velocity: 79.3
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.03
Zachary Kern: 3B/2B, (2025) LaSalle Academy, MA. 5-foot-10, 142-pound athletic proportional frame. Above average in the box, Kern had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 68 mph; had smooth footwork, a clean exchange, and next level hands. Advanced in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 68 mph; has a natural exchange, quick in control feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a high ¾ slot with a short loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag.
Exit Velocity: 80
Arm Velocity: 68
30-Yard Dash: 4.10