The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
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
Austin Vess: 1B/RHP, (2023) Portland, CT. 6-foot, 220-pound mature strong build. Above average at the plate, Vess had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (79.1 mph bat speed average). (24.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has a loose upward swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contacts. Pull side approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; showed a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.96. Above average on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows sinking action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2116; Avg 2027). His 1/7 curveball (66-68) shows slurvey action and glove side control. (Max spin 1935; Avg 1826).
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 76 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.96
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Austin Vess: 1B/RHP, (2023) Portland, CT. 6-foot, 220-pound mature strong build. Above average at the plate, Vess had an exit velocity of 89 mph. (79.1 mph bat speed average). (24.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Has a loose upward swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contacts. Pull side approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 76 mph; showed a clean exchange, soft hands, and athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.96. Above average on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Balance point is tall with in line shoulders during delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows sinking action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 2116; Avg 2027). His 1/7 curveball (66-68) shows slurvey action and glove side control. (Max spin 1935; Avg 1826).
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 76 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.96