Benchmarks — vs. typical 2028 showcase arm

Gray band = typical class range (approx.) · marker = Kovalcik · PG class avg FB is 73 — his 92 is the 99.74th percentile

FB Velo Max

92.6

FB Velo Sitting

91–92

FB Spin Max

2267

FB Run (HM)

16.6"

SL Spin Max

2406

Extension

6.6'

The Growth Curve — +14 mph in 24 months

PG verified FB max by event · PBR TrackMan 2024 season: 75.1 avg / 76.2 max

Event date	FB Max	Δ
9/12/24	78	—
6/4/25	84	+6
9/11/25	87	+3
10/2/25	89	+2
7/11/26	92	+3
9/10/26	91	HELD

Still carrying it into games: 9/12/26 vs Toronto Mets 18U — 4 IP, 0 R, 6 K; 9/30 PBR look: "Canada's top arm in the '28 class… out of the gate sitting 90–91." Two recent outings (10/6, 10/10) with 0 ER / 0 BB marks on PG.

Pitch Metrics — Future Games

Pitch	Range	Max	Spin	IVB	HM	Note
Fastball	91.2–92.3	92.6	2209	13.2"	16.6"	HEAVY RUN
Slider	78.3–80.1	80.7	2269	0.8"	−3.1"	BULLET / GYRO

Ext 6.6' / 6.1' · Release 5.6' / 5.3' · high-¾ slot · Stuff+ est off average shapes: FB 102, SL 95 · PBR Impact 75 (#22 of the whole FG): "near 7' extension on a fastball that worked 91-93+… the slider elevated him to a premier must-follow in the class."

Movement

FB runs 16.6" with 13.2" ride at 91–92 — a heavy two-seam look from extension · the bullet slider (~0" movement) tunnels off it · no third pitch tracked at the FG

Sources: PBR profile + Future Games TrackMan (7/22/26) · PBR Impact 75 · Perfect Game profile (verified velo progression, game stats) · Class benchmark bands are staff approximations · Stuff+ estimated from published average shapes (no per-pitch feed) · Prepared by UVA Pitching · 10/23/26