23.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/22
CLASS OF 2023
SS
OF
Finley
Buckner
California
Oaks Christian (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: SoCal Giants & GBG Navy 2023
Oaks Christian (HS) • CA
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: SoCal Giants & GBG Navy 2023
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
9/25/22
8.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/22
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/06/21
366
Distance (max)
9/25/22
89
Sweet Spot %
2/06/21
6.91
60
2/06/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
9/25/22
82
OF Velo
2/06/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.3
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
366
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.4
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).
91.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0
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.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (2023/2024)
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (2023/2024)
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.11
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.11
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1.95
RSi (max)
1.95
RSi (avg)
1,770
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
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Finley Buckner, Oaks Christian (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-2, 190lbs. Larger frame. Strong lower half. Average swift athletic metrics.
Defense: Fundamental actions. Light feet. Sure hands. Plays low to the ground. Average glove-to-hand quickness. Present glove-tap at times. Moves well laterally to his glove-side.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. Easy effort action. Showed average strength. Shorter action that works to a lower ¾ slot. Present accuracy. Accurate on the move with a side arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Slight bend with lower hanging hands. Slow/early gather into backside using a toe-tap trigger. Minimal hand load. Loose quick hands. Barrel depth created early. Slight uphill path through the zone. More FBs than LDs/GBs during BP round. Avg. bat speed for level (69mph avg.). Present ability to backspin to the pullside. Some present pullside HR power.
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Long and width in the frame with lanky limbs. Very athletic, present strength and still plenty of projection
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, loose and relaxed with high hands and high back elbow. Early rhythm before bigger leg kick/tuck coiling around rear hip with hands staying in position. Kicks back side allowing hips to stop very well and create great direction through the middle of the field. Easy barrel path through the zone with quick hands. Short and compact swing gets on plane early and stays inside the baseball. Very repeatable swing. 70% On Plane Efficiency, 71.5 Max Batspeed, 21.4 Max Handspeed, 55.6% Line Drives.
Power: 91.70 mph exit velocity.
Arm: RH. INF - 79.00 mph. OF - 82 mph. Easy full swing in both the OF and INF. From OF throws had bits of tail that he knew and used well. INF throws stayed on target with good carry.
Defense: Athletic actions at both positions. OF looked more fluid with ability to work through the baseball. INF had a strong funnel and ability to catch and get rid of it.
Run: 6.91 runner in the 60.