@derekschaefer9 
89
Velocity (max)
9/26/20
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
2B
Derek
Schaefer
Tennessee
Cactus Shadows (HS) • AZ
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National 16u
Cactus Shadows (HS) • AZ
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National 16u
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 89
Velo Range
6/10/21
2283
Spin Rate (avg)
10/11/20
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
9/26/20
1874
Spin Rate (avg)
10/11/20
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
9/26/20
2428
Spin Rate (avg)
10/11/20
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/20
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/20
330
Distance (max)
10/11/20
64
Sweet Spot %
10/11/20
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
10/11/20
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/11/20
12
Rot. Acc (max)
10/11/20
27
Hard Hit %
10/11/20
7.57
60-yd
10/11/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
10/11/20
-
OF Velo
71
C Velo
6/16/20
1.95 - 2.02
Pop Time
6/16/20
Sophomore Classic
Sep 26, 2020
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
330
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5
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.
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2023 Top Prospect Games
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
284
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2023 Top Prospect Games
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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).
2283
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.
26.6
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).
67.6
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).
2428
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).
74.6
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).
1874
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).
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
87.1
Velocity (max)
85.1 - 86.9
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,512
Spin Rate (max)
2,283
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,581
Spin Rate (max)
2,428
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.9 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,874
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.7
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Rankings Update: 2023 Class - Nov 29, 2021
- NPI: 2023 Notebook - Jun 24, 2021
- Arizona Scout Blog - Apr 14, 2021
- Class of 2023- Rankings Updated - Jan 13, 2021
- Year Review: Peak Velocity - Jan 5, 2021
- 5 to Know: Fall Standouts - Nov 2, 2020
- Fall Underclass: Bauer Units - Oct 30, 2020
- Fall Underclass: Spin - Oct 21, 2020
- Fall Underclass: Velocity Leaderboard - Oct 20, 2020
- Fall Underclass: Trackman Hitting - Oct 14, 2020
- Rankings Insider: 2023 Risers - Oct 5, 2020
- Arizona 2023 Rankings Updated - Oct 1, 2020
- AZ Scout Blog: Sophomore Classic - Sep 28, 2020
- 5 to know: 2023 Grads - Aug 24, 2020
- 2023 Top Prospect Games: Top Catchers - Jul 19, 2020
- 2023 Top Prospect Games: Quick Hits - Jun 23, 2020
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Derek Schaefer, Cactus Shadows (AZ), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds. Long wiry athletic frame, ultra projectable body with room to add strength.
Defense: Clean footwork, average quickness, glove out in front, begins to pop up a bit.
Arm: Right-handed. INF - 81 mph. Above average arm strength, easy effort. Gets tall in throwing position at times, accuracy to the bag.
Hit: RHH. Squared athletic base, upright torso, rocks into backside with leg lift. Relaxed hands with some separation, varied landing. Short level swing, average bat speed, high finish.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Athletic loose, drop & drive delivery, seen better direction from him, can pull off to 1B side.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Throws from a H3/4 slot with average release height, loose arm action. Solid 3-pitch mix. Release point changes from pitch to pitch.
FB: T87, 84-87 mph. Ride through the zone.
CB: 67-69 mph. Shows some depth,11/5 shape.
CH: 74-76 mph. AA potential, some sink/fade.
6-foot-1 160-pounds, young frame, long projectable body, strength looks to be coming. Looks like a ball player & athlete. Hits from an athletic squared base using a leg kick to transfer energy. Showed some bat speed with a high positive attack angle, looking to drive the ball in the air. Gets into the hitting zone late with low rotational acceleration. Defensively, showed some versatility being able to play multiple positions. Hands & speed at SS might stick him behind the plate in the future, ran a 7.65 60-yard dash. Athleticism is good behind the plate with loose easy actions & flexibility, being able to get low in his stance effortlessly. Showing good direction with a quick release to 2B on throws, turning in the top pop times of the day at 1.95-2.05 at 71mph. Schaefer also pitched on the day showing upside on the mound. Easy delivery with short quick arm stroke. Worked his FB 80-83mph with 20in. of vertical movement. Threw 3 pitches for strikes. Projectability makes Schaefer a strong follow.