Preseason All-State: Trackman Traits Top Pitches
March 4, 2022
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The expanded usage of data, and the importance of it in regards to player development and player assessment is a legitimate, undeniable tool used by high school, college, and professional teams across the country. Today we break down some of the data from our recent Preseason All-State workout. See which pitches stood out in regards to Trackman data.
Glossary Terms Intro & Links:
Induced Vertical Break: IVB
Vertical Approach Angle: VAA
Horizontal Break: HB
Release Speed: RS or Velo
Release Height: RH or RelHei
Meier's Curveball: Averaged 73.4 mph on it with plus-spin, and really good feel for supination. Able to get 17.4” of sweep with -13.9” of IVB to create heavy drop.
Impressive day from ‘23 Evan Meier @Evanmeier11 (West Point). The @Mount_BSB commit has loud tools all that are easy to see. Loud BP. 92 OF velo. Jumped on the mound sat 87-89 w/ quick high slot arm & showed a banger 12/6 CB up to 2811 RPM. @PBRVirginiaDC #VADCPASBeach pic.twitter.com/YfCGZWZR1t
— Jason Burton (@ksallday19) February 22, 2022
Hirschfeld’s Curveball: Threw it at 73.6 mph with 13.5” of sweep and some drop. Has solid spin, up to 2,692 rpm. Threw it in the zone a ton.
‘23 Ethan Hirschfeld (Norfolk Collegiate)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) February 26, 2022
Athletic 5-10 frame, long loose AA from 3/4 slot. Lands slightly closed, movement AS on the FB. Solid depth & feel on an 11/5 CB.
FB: 83-85
CB: 73-74
CH: 79-80
SL: 75-76@PBRVirginiaDC#VADCPASBeach pic.twitter.com/vyAbZ8VXGj
Herzog’s Changeup: Had feel for it, and threw it in the zone to good locations with a good shape. Killed lift on it and was able to get depth while averaging 17.3” of HB. Threw one CH with an incredible shape; 2.2” of IVB and 20” of HB.
‘23 Zach Herzog (@WFSAthletics)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) February 26, 2022
Compact athletic 5-9 frame, fluid average intent delivery. Lands slightly open, full AA from H3/4 slot. Some cut on the FB & solid fade AS on CH off the FB plane.
FB: 81-82
CB: 73-76
CH: 71-74
SL: 76-77@PBRVirginiaDC#VADCPASBeach pic.twitter.com/eE14nhHLly
Beasley’s Slider: Has potential due to a good short-form shape, just needs to throw it harder. Had depth on it with just 0.7” of IVB, and got enough HB to create a tight SL shape with heavy gyro spin.
‘25 Brett Beasley (@shoresbaseball)
— PBR Mid-Atlantic Ground Forces (@PBRMAGF) February 22, 2022
The #PBRJFG21 alum continues to show why he is one of the best 25’s in VA/DC. Up to 85 on the bump, ASR to FB, & SL w/ some sweep. Above average bat speed, feel for barrel, and uses the whole field. @PBRVirginiaDC #VADCPASBeach pic.twitter.com/LdBIDsv2i6