The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Charles is the most unique player in the country. The durably-athletic, 6-foot-3, 195-pound two-way player pitches and hits from both sides. Although there is clearly plenty of potential on the mound (he was 88-89 right-handed and 83-84 left-handed with feel for secondary), the bat stood out as the most intriguing aspect of his prospect status.
Driving a heavy barrel through the zone from both sides, the outfielder looked hitterish in each plate appearance, and showcased big power potential as well as a chance to hit. This look, in particular, showed Charles to be a potential middle-of-the-order bat in the future, and immediately stamped him as a player to follow closely in coming years.
1/29/22
Austin Charles (Liberty, 2024)
Above average build for age with size, strength, and athleticism. Versatile athlete. Ambidextrous thrower and switch hitter. 7.1 runner in the 60. (Hitting) Max EV 99 mph. Max Dist. 362 feet. (LH) Stands tall at a shoulder width base, slight bend in the knees. Small up and down stride direct to pitcher, slight press into back knee in load. Bat lays flat on the shoulder, tilts upward during load. Gets the bat through the zone well, good extension from the left side and direction is through the middle. More power has shown from the left side, with RH power developing. (RH) More of a top down swing from the right side. Developing power from the right side.Slightly less extension right handed. (IF) 84 mph IF velo. Recently transitioned to SS position. Showing he can play the position at a high level. Range/arm strength are above average. Throws from various slots. Still raw IF actions, lets his athleticism take over. Feet/body control are good, room to clean up the glove work some. High follow SS prospect.
Game Results: 1-3 BB, 2 K
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Charles is the most unique player in the country. The durably-athletic, 6-foot-3, 195-pound two-way player pitches and hits from both sides. Although there is clearly plenty of potential on the mound (he was 88-89 right-handed and 83-84 left-handed with feel for secondary), the bat stood out as the most intriguing aspect of his prospect status.
Driving a heavy barrel through the zone from both sides, the outfielder looked hitterish in each plate appearance, and showcased big power potential as well as a chance to hit. This look, in particular, showed Charles to be a potential middle-of-the-order bat in the future, and immediately stamped him as a player to follow closely in coming years.
Austin Charles (Liberty, 2024)
Above average build for age with size, strength, and athleticism. Versatile athlete. Ambidextrous thrower and switch hitter. 7.1 runner in the 60. (Hitting) Max EV 99 mph. Max Dist. 362 feet. (LH) Stands tall at a shoulder width base, slight bend in the knees. Small up and down stride direct to pitcher, slight press into back knee in load. Bat lays flat on the shoulder, tilts upward during load. Gets the bat through the zone well, good extension from the left side and direction is through the middle. More power has shown from the left side, with RH power developing. (RH) More of a top down swing from the right side. Developing power from the right side.Slightly less extension right handed. (IF) 84 mph IF velo. Recently transitioned to SS position. Showing he can play the position at a high level. Range/arm strength are above average. Throws from various slots. Still raw IF actions, lets his athleticism take over. Feet/body control are good, room to clean up the glove work some. High follow SS prospect.
Game Results: 1-3 BB, 2 K