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.
Scouting Report: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, average athletic frame, well proportioned. A left-handed hitter, starts slightly open, wider than shoulder width. The hands are loose and relaxed at the shoulders, with the barrel starting in more of a flat position. Steps in slightly with lower half, could straighten a tick, locks up the backside at times. The approach is more pull, had an exit velocity of 81 mph. The swing is short and crisp. Defensively, simple, balanced setup behind the plate. Soft, relaxed hands on the catch, arm action is compact working from a higher slot. The arm was clocked at 67 mph, with a pop time of 2.28.
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Thirty-Yard Dash: 4.22
1/16/23
Derek Larkins: C, (2027) St. Joseph, CT. 5-foot-6, 140-pound athletic proportional build. Projectable advanced during batting practice, Larkins recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in an open balanced stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a short controlled stride. Has a loose upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 63 mph; has a clean transfer, consistent hands, and developing feet. had a pop time of 2.15-2.19. Wide flexible setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph
1/16/23
Paden Larkins: SS/OF, (2024) St. Joseph, CT. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic strong build. Above average projectable at the plate, Larkins 89 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide open stance with a handsy compact load, then used a short leg kick. Has electric bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has a twitchy exchange, soft hands, and athletic smooth feet. Projectable from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 83 mph; showed quick aggressive feet, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Shows the ability to swing the bat.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 83 mph
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Scouting Report: 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, average athletic frame, well proportioned. A left-handed hitter, starts slightly open, wider than shoulder width. The hands are loose and relaxed at the shoulders, with the barrel starting in more of a flat position. Steps in slightly with lower half, could straighten a tick, locks up the backside at times. The approach is more pull, had an exit velocity of 81 mph. The swing is short and crisp. Defensively, simple, balanced setup behind the plate. Soft, relaxed hands on the catch, arm action is compact working from a higher slot. The arm was clocked at 67 mph, with a pop time of 2.28.
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Thirty-Yard Dash: 4.22
Derek Larkins: C, (2027) St. Joseph, CT. 5-foot-6, 140-pound athletic proportional build. Projectable advanced during batting practice, Larkins recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph. (65.2 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in an open balanced stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a short controlled stride. Has a loose upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 63 mph; has a clean transfer, consistent hands, and developing feet. had a pop time of 2.15-2.19. Wide flexible setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with an-over-the-top slot.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph
Paden Larkins: SS/OF, (2024) St. Joseph, CT. 5-foot-9, 160-pound athletic strong build. Above average projectable at the plate, Larkins 89 mph exit velocity ranks him 2nd at the event. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide open stance with a handsy compact load, then used a short leg kick. Has electric bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 78 mph; has a twitchy exchange, soft hands, and athletic smooth feet. Projectable from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 83 mph; showed quick aggressive feet, consistent hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball to the side, movements laterally were athletic. Had a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Shows the ability to swing the bat.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 83 mph