21.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
OF
Carmelo
Rivera
Valley Christian (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 165LBS
L/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Top Tier NorCal 2023
5' 11" • 165LBS
L/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Top Tier NorCal 2023
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2023 National
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Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/06/21
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/10/20
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/10/20
335
Distance (max)
10/10/20
75
Sweet Spot %
10/10/20
6.81
60
7/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
7/16/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.4
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9
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.
California State Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (2023/2024)
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Norcal Under & Upperclass ID Showcase
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.6
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.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
California State Games (INVITE ONLY)
Jul 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (2023/2024)
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Norcal Under & Upperclass ID Showcase
Oct 10, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- What We Saw: Week Five - Mar 20, 2023
- 2023 Team Preview: Valley Christian Warriors - Jan 27, 2023
- CA State Games Scouting Reports: Outfielders - Aug 3, 2021
- CA State Games: 10 to Know - Jul 21, 2021
- INSIDE THE 2023 RANKINGS: OUTFIELDERS - May 6, 2021
- Preseason Power 25 - Mar 18, 2021
- First Look: Underclass Preseason All-State - Mar 1, 2021
- Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports - Underclass Outfielders - Feb 19, 2021
- Northern CA Uncommitted's (2023) - Jan 20, 2021
- 2023s On The Rise - Dec 16, 2020
- Norcal Underclass ID: Outfielder Analysis - Nov 9, 2020
- NorCal Underclass ID: Quick Hits - Oct 14, 2020
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Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Leaner athletic frame. Some present twitch. Stronger lower half. Projectable build.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed stance. Lower hanging hands. More downward angle with his shoulders which creates a steeper path. Handsy and direct with his hands that dominate the swing (22 mph hand speed). Had two hits on the weekend both on similar pitches that produced similar swings and results. Both were low and away fastballs that he took back up the middle for 1B's.
Power: 91 max exit velocity. Gap to gap power. Bat speed #'s are about average for his level but shows potential with rotational acceleration #'s of 19.6 gs max and 17 gs average.
Arm: RH. OF - 88 mph. Above average arm strength for his age. Loose quick arm that gets released in good time. Decent carry. Throws were made on a line for 1/2 hop accurate throws.
Defense: Athletic approach to the ball. Takes good angles and come through with good momentum. Clean exchanges and transition into throwing. At times needed some extra steps. Showed well defensively in the OF as well during game action tracking down some tough balls.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. High waist, lanky limbs with athleticism currently and projection over next couple seasons
Hit: LHH. Even base, taller posture with relaxed shoulders and hands at the back. Quiet and easy load with small foot lift and shallow hand load. Stays square to home early, stops well and finishes with great balance. Repeatable swing. Loose hands, quick and compact with the body. Gets into the front side well allowing hands to continue through the zone. The top hand took over a bit in BP, but able to keep strong direction while staying behind ball. 16.6 gs Max Rotational Acceleration, 69.7 Max Bat speed, 20.8 Max Handspeed, 66% On Plane Efficiency
Power: 89.10 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 82 mph. Loose arm, compact and fluid, and showed the ability to hit his targets.
Defense: Above-average actions in the OF; easy athleticism on display with loose actions and active feet. Chance to be very good for the position.
Run: 6.92 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Some visible size, room to add lean mass.
Hit: LHH. Wide base to start with quiet hands and load. Level barrel path. Explosive swing, considerable hit talent.
Power: Topped 93 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP. Power will come with size + mass.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Short, whippy arm action in the OF that produced 83 MPH.
Defense: Moved with a sense of urgency in the OF, attacked the ball with solid footwork.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.