The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
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
Keaton Whitley: OF/LHP, (2022) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean projectable frame. Projectable confident during batting practice, Whitley's best exit velocity was 86 mph. Started in a crouched narrow stance with a rhythmic active load, then used a toe tap long stride. Has average flashed bat speed, uphill short swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Athletic projectable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 84 mph; has consistent sure hands, a quick fluid exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fields the ball to the side one hand, movements laterally were quick average. Used a quick short arm action with a ¾ slot while showing some accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.57. Fluid projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action with quick above average arm speed. Tilt-and-topple feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic strong balance point and in line even shoulders. Lands open and hard with a clean balanced finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; showed control arm side down in the zone and deceiving sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1799). Has a 2/8 slider (69-71) that shows down in the zone glove side command and tight late action. (Max spin 2021; Avg 2012).
Hit: (LHH) Projectable confident. Starts in a crouched narrow stance with a rhythmic active load, then uses a toe tap long stride. Average flashed bat speed. High good extension on his finish, uphill short swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 80.02 mph.
Defense: (OF) Consistent sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Athletic projectable. Laterally, movements were quick average and fielded the ball to the side one hand.
Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Quick short arm action, ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.57 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid projectable. Tilt-and-topple feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick above average arm speed, loose quick arm action. Athletic strong balance point, in line even shoulders, lands open and hard, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T82. 81-82 mph. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1799). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, deceiving sinking action, heavy movement.
SL: 69-71 mph. Down in the zone glove side control, tight late action, 2/8 shape. (Max spin 2021; Avg 2012).
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Keaton Whitley: OF/LHP, (2022) Greenbrier, AR. 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean projectable frame. Projectable confident during batting practice, Whitley's best exit velocity was 86 mph. Started in a crouched narrow stance with a rhythmic active load, then used a toe tap long stride. Has average flashed bat speed, uphill short swing plane and high good extension on his finish. Was able to create some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Up the middle aggressive approach. Athletic projectable in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 84 mph; has consistent sure hands, a quick fluid exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fields the ball to the side one hand, movements laterally were quick average. Used a quick short arm action with a ¾ slot while showing some accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.57. Fluid projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a loose quick arm action with quick above average arm speed. Tilt-and-topple feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic strong balance point and in line even shoulders. Lands open and hard with a clean balanced finish. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph; showed control arm side down in the zone and deceiving sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1799). Has a 2/8 slider (69-71) that shows down in the zone glove side command and tight late action. (Max spin 2021; Avg 2012).
Scout Evaluation
Keaton Whitley, Greenbrier, 2022, AR
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 160-pound lean projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Projectable confident. Starts in a crouched narrow stance with a rhythmic active load, then uses a toe tap long stride. Average flashed bat speed. High good extension on his finish, uphill short swing. Up the middle aggressive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 80.02 mph.
Defense: (OF) Consistent sure hands, athletic quick footwork, quick fluid exchange. Athletic projectable. Laterally, movements were quick average and fielded the ball to the side one hand.
Arm: 84 mph outfield velocity. Quick short arm action, ¾ slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.57 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid projectable. Tilt-and-topple feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick above average arm speed, loose quick arm action. Athletic strong balance point, in line even shoulders, lands open and hard, a clean balanced finish.
FB: T82. 81-82 mph. (Max spin 1998; Avg 1799). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, deceiving sinking action, heavy movement.
SL: 69-71 mph. Down in the zone glove side control, tight late action, 2/8 shape. (Max spin 2021; Avg 2012).