Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2022

RHP
OF

Cole
O'Brien

Columbia State CC
Decatur Heritage Christian (HS) • AL
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: East Coast Sox /Exposure Baseball

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

85
Velocity (max)
1/17/21
82.7 - 84.5
Velo Range
1/17/21
2105
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/21

Changeup

76.5 - 77.8
Velo Range
6/23/21
2023
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/21

Curveball

70 - 72
Velo Range
6/23/21
2177
Spin Rate (avg)
6/23/21

Slider

67.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
1/17/21
2125
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21
Power
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/21
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/21
327
Distance (max)
6/23/21
50
Sweet Spot %
6/23/21
Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/21
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/23/21
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.41
60
1/17/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
73
INF Velo
9/29/19
85
OF Velo
1/17/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.41
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.9
60 Yard Dash
7.74
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
10.5
Home to First
5.43
Infield Velocity
73.0
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Position
7.41
60-yard
85
OF Velo
95
Exit Velo
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Position
7.41
60-yard
85
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Position
7.74
60-yard
84
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
Deep South Invite
Sep 29, 2019
Position
73
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo
5.43
H-1st

Hitting

2021
Exit Velocity Max
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
80.2
Distance Max
327
Distance Avg
231
Launch Angle Avg
25.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2021
Hand Speed Max
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
23.7
Bat Speed Max
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
68.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2079
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2121
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1857
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2125
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2094
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2084
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.5
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,105
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,218
Spin Rate (max)
2,177
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.8
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 77.8
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,294
Spin Rate (max)
2,023
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 84.5
Velo Range
84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,045
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,896
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
73.3
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,223
Spin Rate (max)
2,125
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,526
Spin Rate (max)
1,526
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 82.4
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,143
Spin Rate (max)
2,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,124
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.0
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 23, 2021
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
70 - 72
CB
76 - 77
CH
Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 17, 2021
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
68 - 69
CB
74 - 75
CH
Trash Pandas Classic
Jun 25, 2020
Pitching
82
Max FB
81 - 82
FB
67 - 68
CB
Deep South Invite
Sep 29, 2019
Pitching
78
Max FB
76 - 77
FB
62 - 64
CB

Game Performance

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Notes

Comments

6/23/21

6-foot-3, 180-pound lengthy athletic frame. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.41. During batting practice, O'Brien recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph while starting in an open crouched stance with a tight load of the hands and using a leg kick approach. Bat speed was explosive while using an upward swing plane and high finish and a definite pull side approach. In the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 85 mph with a quick exchange and athletic footwork. Had a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the base. On the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle. Slow-tempo type pitcher and shows easy, clean mechanics. Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph with a max of 84 mph and had very consistent command with the pitch. Had very consistent control and deceiving action on his changeup (76-77). O'Brien does a nice job of repeating clean mechanics and the arm path is clean and efficient. He does a nice job of creating sink and arm side action on the fastball while also a tight, slider-type breaking ball (70-72 mph). Real feel for 3 pitches and a definite 2022 arm to keep an eye on. 

3/20/21

O’Brien excels as both an arm and an outfielder but Saturday saw him exploit his talents on the mounds. The junior shows an easy, athletic delivery while featuring ahigh ¾ slot which creates some arm action into RH hitters. There is some quickness in the arm from a shorter arm slot. We have seen his fastball up to 85 mph previously but Saturday he stayed 81-83 mph with late sink throughout his 5.1 innings on the bump. O’Brien consistently mixed in his quality breaking ball at 67-68 mph that looked more like a power breaking ball with late, sharp action. There is more velocity in the junior as he continues to mature physically. This makes him an intriguing guy to follow.

1/17/21

6-foot-2, 175-pound athletic frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. Setup is comprised of crouched open stance and a quick stride. Bat speed was some, and had uphill swing plane. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 85 mph; has consistent feet, a clean exchange, and twitchy hands. Had a consistent arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag.Recorded a 60 time of 7.41 at the event. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 82-84 mph and topped out at 85 mph; shows running action and arm side command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-69) with control low in the zone and tight action. His changeup (74-75) had fading action and arm side control.

6/25/20

6-foot-2, 170-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Obrien clocked an exit velocity of 81 mph. Starts in an open stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap just before his swing. Had efficient bat speed and had good extension on his finish. Found some barrels through his round. Opposite field approach. Above average from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; had athletic footwork, a quick exchange and sure hands. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.74 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing above average arm speed. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Produced a fastball that came in at 81-82 mph and topped out at 82 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows around the zone control and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (67-68) with swing and miss action and very consistent command. Really impressed as a two way guy at the event.

9/29/19

Showed solid bat control at the plate from a very simple approach, really forcing the hands and barrel inside the ball. Had no problems handling the ball on the inner half of the plate. The swing plane was level which resulted in a line drive approach. Was able to use the whole field in his approach. Defensively, he showed well at 3B and did a nice job resetting his feet and gaining ground toward the bag on his throws. Solid glove presentation and range both ways. On the mound, O’Brien sat 76-77 with the FB and was up to 78 mph. From a high ¾ slot, the FB seemed to have some late sink. The breaking ball showed nice action with late depth at 62-64 mph delivered from clean, simple mechanics that he was able to repeat each pitch.

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