19.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/21
CLASS OF 2023
SS
RHP
Hayden
Strickland
Gadsden State Community College
Tuscaloosa County (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Mafia Baseball
Tuscaloosa County (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Mafia Baseball
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
10/03/21
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/01/22
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/02/21
323
Distance (max)
6/02/21
75
Sweet Spot %
6/08/21
7.37
60
10/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
6/01/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/01/22
75 - 82
Velo Range
6/01/22
1988
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
2/20/23
1693
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
2/20/23
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.9
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).
86.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Mafia Scout Day
Jun 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
80.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Select
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
255
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Mafia Baseball Scout Day
Jun 2, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
280
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.1
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.
South Alabama Select
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
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).
1988
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.
25.5
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).
64.6
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).
1975
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).
69.7
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).
1693
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).
All-State Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,129
Spin Rate (max)
1,988
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.7
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,975
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.7
Velocity (max)
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,693
Spin Rate (max)
1,693
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.47
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- AL HS Team Preview: Tuscaloosa County Wildcats - Feb 9, 2023
- Alabama Diamond Notes: Week 3 - Mar 15, 2022
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 2 Games - Mar 6, 2022
- South Alabama Select: Scouting Reports - Oct 15, 2021
- All-State Games: Infielders (No.'s 53-96) - Jun 16, 2021
- Alabama High School Team Preview: Tuscaloosa County Wildcats - Feb 11, 2021
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Tuscaloosa County (AL), 2023
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Athletic build showing strength in the hands.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open, balanced stance with the hands set back in the stance. Small leg kick and small load of the hands. Short path with the hands to contact from a slightly uphill bat path. Simple, loose hands with juice to the pull side gap.
Power: 86.84 max exit velocity, averaged 80.44 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. High 3/4 slot with solid accuracy across the infield.
Defense: Steady-handed with a clean exchange, nice lateral movement.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Started in an open stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Developing bat speed. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 71.80 mph. 57.44 mph bat speed average. 18.15 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, rhythmic footwork. Advanced.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity. Compact arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.94 (60-yard).
Pitching: Some effort. Consistent arm action. Athletic balance point.
FB: T80. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2129; Avg 1987). In the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 63-64 mph. Low in the zone control, slurvey action. (Max spin 2074; Avg 1974).
CH: 69-70 mph. Slight running action.