90
Velocity (max)
4/12/24
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
OF
Slade
Shove-Knox
Sulphur High School (HS) • LA
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Team Louisiana
5' 11" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Team Louisiana
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 88
Velo Range
4/25/24
2384
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
4/25/24
1766
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/24
Curveball
72 - 76
Velo Range
4/12/24
2803
Spin Rate (avg)
1/21/24
Slider
74 - 76
Velo Range
4/25/24
2787
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/21/24
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
327
Distance (max)
9/30/23
78
Sweet Spot %
1/21/24
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/21/24
25.3
Rot. Acc (max)
9/30/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.39
60
1/21/24
4.15
30-yd
1/21/24
1.86
10-yd
9/30/23
18.9
Run speed (max)
1/21/24
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
1/21/24
-
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)
7.39
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
12.5
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.0
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.
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
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).
2311
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.
27.5
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).
68.4
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).
2803
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1766
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).
69.9
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).
2738
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Sinker
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).
2154
Sinker
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).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
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).
2384
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.
28.3
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).
72.4
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).
2615
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
2787
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).
Lake Charles Preseason ID
Jan 21, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 85.1
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,393
Spin Rate (max)
2,311
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,897
Spin Rate (max)
2,803
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
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 71.0
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,809
Spin Rate (max)
2,738
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
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 77.3
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,804
Spin Rate (max)
1,766
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
81.9
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 81.9
Velo Range
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 85.0
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,492
Spin Rate (max)
2,384
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,615
Spin Rate (max)
2,615
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.4
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.8
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,935
Spin Rate (max)
2,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Slade Shove-Knox, Sulphur (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF A really good uncommitted 2025 RHP in the state to follow.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic with wiry strength.
Delivery: Starts middle and shifts to 1B side during a repeatable delivery, athletic mover down the slope.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm path, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. 4S showed life and some cut at times, 2S arm-side sink. T2393, 2311 average rpm.
CB: 67-70 mph. "11-5" shape with sharp, late break and elite spin. T2897, 2803 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Equal parts of lateral break and depth with elite spin. T2809, 2738 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Showed improved feel with late fade. T1804, 1766 average rpm.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Slade Shove-Knox, Sulphur (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF A really good uncommitted 2025 RHP in the state to follow.
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic with wiry strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced set-up, bat head rested on back shoulder, simple load and stride. Rocks back during load and coils front hip slightly, flat path to contact with level extension working to the 3B side mostly, some present bat speed and quick hands. 61.2 mph bat speed with 21 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-90 mph. Short, quick arm stroke, 3/4 release.
Defense: Advanced understanding of OF play, excellent jumps and reads off the bat, understands how to play through the ball, and showed a really good arm from the OF with backspin and carry.
ATH: 7.39 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Slade Shove-Knox, Sulphur (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic and wiry.
Delivery: Starts in middle of rubber and stays there throughout a controlled and athletic delivery, strides on line and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Compact arm stroke with a 3/4 release.
FB: T86, 83-85 mph. Stayed down in the zone to both sides of the plate with some arm-side run at times. T2492, 2384 average rpm.
CB: 72-72 mph. Sharp and late break with "11-5" shape, landed for strikes and swing & miss. T2615, 2615 average rpm.
SL: 72-73 mph. Big lateral break with some depth, sharp and late, has the chance to be a true swing & miss offering. T2935, 2787 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Slade Shove-Knox, Sulphur (LA), 2025
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Athletic and wiry.
Hit: RHH. Wider base with an athletic set-up, uses a simple load and stride. Quick hands work with a level path to contact with some length at times and stays flat through extension with a two-handed finish, hits off his front foot some, which causes him to clip balls at times, worked mostly to the pull-side in BP.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. Compact/quick arm with a 3/4 release.
Defense: Gathers behind the ball with glove hand hovering the ground, presents glove early and receives out front with one hand off his left foot, moves through crow hop with athletic actions and footwork.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.