The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds. Hit: RHH. Slightly open in stance, base is outside of shoulder width. Hands are pushed forward a bit held above the ear. Loads onto his back side, keeping weight balanced. Two handed finish high above the shoulder, limits his extension at times. Best when using the middle of the field, ball has backspin flight to the middle/opposite field gap, some top spin to pull side. Power: 80.48 max exit velocity, averaged 73.54 mph. 269’ max distance. Line drive/ground ball hitter. Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot. Accurate arm with limited arm strength. Defense: 2.21-2.41 pop times. Gains ground toward 2B on throw down. Transfers are clean with limited arm strength. Mobility behind the plate in limited. Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds. Delivery: Consistent with tempo and arm speed on all pitches. Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 slot, pushy arm action. FB: T71.4, 70.11-71.12 mph. Command is inconsistent. Ball stays true. T1787, 1900 average rpm. SL: 67.96-69.43 mph. Not much of a discrepancy between FB and SL. T1840, 1928 average rpm. CH: 66.37-67.85 mph. Commanded well, showed to be best pitch on this day. T1260, 1353 average rpm.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Gabriel Esparza, Canyon View (AZ), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Slightly open in stance, base is outside of shoulder width. Hands are pushed forward a bit held above the ear. Loads onto his back side, keeping weight balanced. Two handed finish high above the shoulder, limits his extension at times. Best when using the middle of the field, ball has backspin flight to the middle/opposite field gap, some top spin to pull side.
Power: 80.48 max exit velocity, averaged 73.54 mph. 269’ max distance. Line drive/ground ball hitter.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Throws from a 3/4 slot. Accurate arm with limited arm strength.
Defense: 2.21-2.41 pop times. Gains ground toward 2B on throw down. Transfers are clean with limited arm strength. Mobility behind the plate in limited.
Run: 8.25 runner in the 60.
Gabriel Esparza, Canyon View (AZ), 2025
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 178-pounds.
Delivery: Consistent with tempo and arm speed on all pitches.
Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 slot, pushy arm action.
FB: T71.4, 70.11-71.12 mph. Command is inconsistent. Ball stays true. T1787, 1900 average rpm.
SL: 67.96-69.43 mph. Not much of a discrepancy between FB and SL. T1840, 1928 average rpm.
CH: 66.37-67.85 mph. Commanded well, showed to be best pitch on this day. T1260, 1353 average rpm.