CLASS OF 2023
C
SS
Dominic
Kibler
Kent State
New Berlin West (HS) • WI
5' 8" • 175LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
New Berlin West (HS) • WI
5' 8" • 175LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/22
15.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/14/21
75
Hard Hit %
6/29/21
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
92
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/22
360
Distance (max)
2/19/22
91
Sweet Spot %
3/14/21
6.94
60
7/28/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
70
INF Velo
3/15/20
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/29/21
1.94 - 2.01
Pop Time
3/14/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.04
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
14.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
11.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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.
PBR ProCase - Midwest (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West Milwaukee Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
92.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.7
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.
PBR ProCase - Midwest (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Milwaukee Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
IL/IN/IA/WI Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
All-State Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Madison Preseason I.D.
Mar 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
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.
PBR ProCase - Midwest (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.93
30-yd
7.04
60-yd
19.7
Run speed (max)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.46
RSi (max)
1.14
RSi (avg)
1,828
Jump Power (max)
31.1
Jump Height (max)
31.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
2021
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.
80.57
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.
71.7
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Preview - Feb 16, 2023
- Wisconsin 2023 Commitment Board - Jan 12, 2023
- Midwest ProCase - Event Analysis - Jun 28, 2022
- Quick Hits: Midwest ProCase - Jun 24, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- PBR ProCase - Midwest: Preview Story - Jun 16, 2022
- PBR Wisconsin Player of the Week: C Dominic Kibler - May 25, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Top Prospects - Apr 23, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Apr 19, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 25 New Berlin West - Mar 24, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 25, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 23, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 22, 2022
- West Milwaukee Preseason ID: Preview - Feb 16, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Catcher Velocity & Pop Time Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Team Wisconsin shines at the PBR Future Games - Dec 20, 2021
- All-State Games: Top Overall Prospects - Dec 15, 2021
- Q&A with Kent State commit Dominic Kibler - Dec 15, 2021
- All-State Games: Catcher Analysis - Dec 7, 2021
- Wisconsin Class of 2023 Rankings: Risers - Sep 8, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: College Commitment Tracker - Aug 3, 2021
- PBR Future Games: Team Wisconsin Game One Recap - Jul 30, 2021
- PBR Future Games: Team Wisconsin Stat Story - Jul 29, 2021
- All-State Games: Quick Hits - Jul 2, 2021
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Mar 17, 2021
- PBR at The Rock Fall Championships: All-Underclass Teams - Sep 29, 2020
- Madison Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - May 11, 2020
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Positional Profile: C One of the top position players at this year’s ProCase.
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Compact frame. Strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Tall, open setup. Hands above ears. Slight dive stride. Balanced aggressive foot strike. Consistent contact during live AB’s, loud single to right field and a long home run to right center among his live at-bats.
Power: 99.3 max exit velocity, averaged 88.6 mph. 348’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Quick arm.
Defense: 1.95-2.03 pop times. Short footwork, quick transfer. Worked rushed and under at times.
Run: 7.04 runner in the 60. Long strides. Gains ground.
Left-handed hitting catcher Dominic Kibler (New Berlin West, WI, 2023, Kent State) made his presence felt in live at bats. David Seifert noted, “One of the top position players at this year’s ProCase. 5-foot-8, 180-pound strong bodied catcher produced hard, consistent contact during game play with a loud single to right field and a long home run to right center among his live at-bats. The left handed batter with a slight dive stride also barreled the baseball during BP, producing a 99.3 EV as his top bolt.”
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-8, 180-pounds. Compact frame with strong build.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow, balanced and square. Quality athleticism. Compact swing with athleticism and swing plane adjustability.
Power: 98.1 max exit velocity, averaged 92 mph. 360’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Improved arm action and carry on throws down.
Defense: 2.00-2.15 pop times. Marked significant improvement to defensive fundamentals and aesthetic. Clean mitt receiving from below with feel for sticking pitches. Quick exchanges, clean footwork on improved pop times. Both one knee down and athletic standard posture.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60. Above average runner.
Kibler maintained his lengthy track record of making impact contact on Saturday of the ball, reaching a 98.1 mph max exit velocity while averaging 92 mph off the barrel. He improved defensively as well, popping a 2.00 at his best to the bag with a 76 mph high. Kibler looks like he’s well on his way to being an all-league bat at the college level.
Kibler showcased an above-average left-handed swing that generates some pull-side pop. His repeatable swing produced consistent barreled contact that plays into his lofted swing path. Kibler is also an above average runner as he ran a 6.94 60-yard dash.
Positional Profile: C. High-level left-handed hitter in the 2023 class.
Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Hit: LHH. Balanced, simple setup, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Advanced short bat path, direct to the ball, easy effort, barrel works efficiently through the zone, consistent hard line-drives, used middle of the field.
Power: 94.46 max exit velocity, averaged 91.92 mph. 317’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash carry.
Defense: 2.06-2.15 pop times. Quick transfer, feet quickly gain ground toward second base, ability to deaden balls when blocking.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.
Kibler is an impressive left-handed-hitting catcher. He’s loose and barrel aware in the box, stringing together one of the most consistent rounds of the day with only one ball struck under an exit speed of 89 mph. It's a repeatable line-drive swing, triggered by a leg kick stride that is on time and athletic. On top of that, he put up one of the best pops of the day, measured at 1.94 out of the crouch.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, short stride, on time. Loose hands create bat speed, slightly uphill and in rhythm. Upside bat.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Short, loose throws from a high 3/4 slot; above-average arm strength with some accuracy. Athletic arm action; can play on the move with accuracy on the infield.
Defense: 2.22-2.34 pop times. Footwork is clean and direct; athletic actions, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.