77.9
Velocity (max)
5/23/24
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
1B
Douw
Van Heerden
Argyle Secondary (HS) • BC
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 13yr 8mo
Travel Team: Northshore Twins Bantam
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 13yr 8mo
Travel Team: Northshore Twins Bantam
Rankings
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
75.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
5/23/24
2102
Spin Rate (avg)
5/23/24
Changeup
61 - 62
Velo Range
8/14/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
5/23/24
2516
Spin Rate (avg)
5/23/24
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/04/24
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/04/24
295
Distance (max)
1/04/24
36
Sweet Spot %
1/04/24
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
1/04/24
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
1/04/24
9.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/04/24
-
Hard Hit %
8.78
60
5/23/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
5/23/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
9.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
8.7
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
33.1
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.
2024 Holiday Hitters Series - North Vancouver
Jan 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
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.
2024 Holiday Hitters Series - North Vancouver
Jan 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
60.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
2102
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.
27.3
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).
67.5
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).
2516
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).
2024 BC Future Games Trials
May 23, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 77.9
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,102
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
70.2
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,663
Spin Rate (max)
2,516
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
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Comments
5/23/24
It’s not often you see a 2028 stand out at an event with players much older than him, but Van Heerden did just that. At 6-foot-2, 190-pounds he’s physical for his age and that was evident when he stepped on the mound. The fastball sat 76-77 mph with the ability to spin it north of 2100 rpm. The curveball was 67-69 mph with plenty of horizontal break, averaging over 16 inches of it. He also spun it consistently around 2500 rpm. As Van Heerden continues to mature and add strength, more velocity and spin will come with it making him a 2028 to follow for years to come.
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