Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

RHP

Marcus
Downing

Pinnacle (HS) • AZ
6' 4" • 179.7LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: T-Rex
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Pitching

Fastball

88
Velocity (max)
8/04/23
81.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
8/04/23
2239
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23

Changeup

69.5 - 71.8
Velo Range
10/03/21
1494
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/21

Curveball

71 - 74
Velo Range
8/04/23
2410
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23

Slider

70.1 - 73.1
Velo Range
8/04/23
2315
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/23
Power
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/29/22
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/03/21
284
Distance (max)
10/03/21
60
Sweet Spot %
10/03/21
Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/29/22
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/29/22
13.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.63
60
2/05/23
4.2
30-yd
2/05/23
1.86
10-yd
2/05/23
17.9
Run speed (max)
2/05/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
1/29/22
64
C Velo
8/29/20
2.31 - 2.52
Pop Time
8/29/20

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.79
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
60 Yard Dash
7.99
Outfield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
10.6
60 Yard Dash
8.20
Pop Time
2.31 - 2.52
Catcher Velocity
64.0
Outfield Velocity
73.0
Power / Speed Score
9.8
Tucson ID
Aug 29, 2020
Position
8.20
60-yard
2.31 - 2.52
Pop Time
73
OF Velo
64
C Velo
81
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
76.9
Distance Max
275
Distance Avg
137
Launch Angle Avg
15.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
81.6
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
152
Launch Angle Avg
10.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
80.5
Exit Velocity Avg
67.3
Distance Max
171
Distance Avg
69
Launch Angle Avg
7.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
76.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
137
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tucson ID
Aug 29, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
67.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
69
Distance (avg)
171
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
19.8
Bat Speed Max
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
66.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
18.0
Bat Speed Max
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
61.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
17.4
Hand Speed Avg
16.5
Bat Speed Max
56.2
Bat Speed Avg
54.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 29, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tucson ID
Aug 29, 2020
Blast - Hitting
17.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
56.2
Bat Speed (max)
54.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2227
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2395
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2315
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2099
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2211
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Cutter
Velocity Avg
76.6
Cutter
Spin Rate Avg
2070
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2080
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2164
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1494
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.9
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,359
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.4
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,499
Spin Rate (max)
2,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,339
Spin Rate (max)
2,315
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.7
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,382
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,507
Spin Rate (max)
2,382
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 29, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.7
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,261
Spin Rate (max)
2,099
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 67.4
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,211
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
80.9
Velocity (max)
74.0 - 79.3
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,148
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 76.5
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,172
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 63.7
Velo Range
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
2,164
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.5 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,552
Spin Rate (max)
1,494
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 29, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
71.5
2023 PBR West Coast Games (Arizona Invite)
Aug 4, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
71 - 74
CB
70 - 73
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.20
60 Yard Dash
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.86
30 Yard Dash
4.20
60 Yard Dash
7.63
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
1,441
Jump Power (max)
25.6
Jump Height (max)
25.3
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
84.41
Edge Score
79.85
Edge Score
69.65

Pitch Ai

2021
Arm Speed
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Arizona Fall Underclass Showcase
Oct 3, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

1/29/22

Marcus Downing (Pinnacle, 2024)

 

Lanky build with upside, room to add strength. 7.79 runner in the 60. (OF) 79 mph, direct routes to the baseball. Consistent timing to release, gets into his back leg to throw. Ball has good carry to target. Arm is one of his best tools. (Hitting) RH. Max EV 86.3 mph. Max Dist. 274 feet. Sets up with a base outside of shoulder width and a slight bend in the knees. Stance is slightly open with hands held above the back shoulder and slightly pushed back. Stride is direct to pitcher, gains some ground. Long levers. Hands are loaded downward from starting position. Leads with the knob well, attacks the inner half of the baseball. Gets to the top half of the baseball, creates back spin flight. Could benefit from shortening the stride and keeping everything tighter and on time. Getting on plane earlier could turn more of his GB contact into LD contact.

 

Game Results: 1-3 BB

10/03/21

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/C Upside as a hitter and pitcher pending physical development.
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Slim and lanky build with upside, room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, base is just outside of shoulder width with hands held just off the back shoulder.  Long stride, makes base wide at contact. Swing is flat and direct.
Power: 84.69 max exit velocity, averaged 81.56 mph. 284’ max distance. Gets on top and inside the ball well, lot of line drive/ground ball contact. Consistent with the barrel.
Arm:  OF - 76 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Throws were low and through the cut off with some true flight.
Defense: Approaches the ball with confidence and is consistent with the glove and transfer.
Run: 7.99 runner in the 60.

10/03/21

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024

Positional Profile: RHP/C Upside as a hitter and pitcher pending physical development.
Body: 6-foot-2, 155-pounds. Slim and lanky build with upside, room to add strength.
Delivery: Consistent with delivery, timing with separation is good and uses his lower half well.
Arm Action: RH. Delivers from a high 3/4 slot. Easy arm action.
FB: T76.6, 75.19-76.51 mph. FB has some ride with a high IVB. Commands the ball both sides of the plate.  T2080, 2172 average rpm.
CB: 61.90-63.75 mph. Spins the CB well, has a good shape and potential to be an out pitch. Misses were high due to release point.  T2164, 2217 average rpm.
CH: 69.52-71.79 mph. More of a straight CH. Command was inconsistent.  T1493, 1551 average rpm.

8/29/20

Marcus Downing, Pinnacle (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: C/OF Has some upside and should improve greatly as he starts to mature physically.
Body: 5-11, 135-pounds. Thin, long legs with high waist, limited strength, still maturing.
Hit: RHH. Balanced base, slightly spread out open stance. Uses a small leg lift to transfer some weight to the back leg, landing softly. Loads hands slightly down & back.  Short downward swing plane with developing bat speed. GB/LD contact with opposite field approach. Should improve with added strength.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity via Trackman.
Arm: Right-handed. C - 64 mph. OF - 73 mph. Average arm strength at this time, showed some carry & accuracy.
Defense: 2.31-2.52 pop times. Clean athletic footwork in the OF with relaxed first step. Lengthy exchanges with slower feet behind the plate.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. Heavier feet, slowed down towards the end.

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2023 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 4, 2023
Physical - Athlete
6' 3"
Ht
179.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)