@evan_me08 19.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/23/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Evan
Messenger
Catalina Foothills (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 160.1LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Tucson Toros
5' 11" • 160.1LBSR/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Tucson Toros
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2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
8/23/25
15.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/23/25
50
Hard Hit %
8/23/25
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/23/25
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/23/25
343
Distance (max)
8/23/25
50
Sweet Spot %
8/23/25
7.02
60-yd
8/23/25
4.00
30-yd
2/08/26
1.79
10-yd
2/08/26
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/08/26
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
8/23/25
2.19 - 2.29
Pop Time
2/08/26
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance with tall posture. Hands set just below the shoulder with slight barrel tilt at launch. Flatter path working down and through the ball. Decent lower half use with a ground ball to line drive approach. 69.3 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short arm action with minimal carry and some arm side run on throws. Pop times ranged from 2.19 to 2.29, reflecting room for quicker transfer and footwork to improve efficiency and consistency.
Defense: 2.19-2.29 pop times. Works from one knee with smooth, controlled actions. Feet are slower and the transfer takes more time, but mechanics remain repeatable. Overall movements are controlled despite the slower tempo.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 44.17 Edge Score
Evan Messenger, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 159-pounds. Tall, slender frame with significant projection to add strength and fill out as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Flared feet with a controlled stride that reaches out and pauses, finishing closed while staying in the legs. Works through the middle and to all fields with balance, showing consistent barrel control. 67.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph.
Defense: 2.29-2.42 pop times. Sets up with a two-feet, even stance, showing a slower transfer that works up near the ear. Quick release helps offset shorter, slower steps.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 24.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.9 Edge Score