Preseason All-State: Trackman Traits Top Pitches

Fri March 4, 2022
Mason McRae
PBR Virginia/DC

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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



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Evan Meier

Class of 2023 / OF

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: OF
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: West Point
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves Platinum 18U
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R


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.

 


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Ethan Hirschfeld

Class of 2023 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: RHP
    Secondary Position: SS
  • High School: Norfolk Collegiate
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Virginia Spiders
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 170lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

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.


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Zach Herzog

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Woodberry Forest School
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Richmond Braves
  • Height: 5-9
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

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.


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Brett Beasley

Class of 2025 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2025
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: RHP
  • High School: Atlantic Shores Christian
    State: VA
  • Summer Team: Artillery Baseball 2025 Scout Team
  • Height: 6-3
    Weight: 185lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

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.