Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

C

Derek
Larkins

St. Joseph (HS) • CT
5' 6" • 150LBS
L/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Technique Tigers

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2027 National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/16/23
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/15/24
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/16/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/15/24
70.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/15/24
283
Distance (max)
1/15/24
56
Sweet Spot %
1/16/23
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
67
C Velo
1/15/24
2.00 - 2.00
Pop Time
1/15/24

Positional Tools

2024
2023
Home to First
4.22
Pop Time
2.00 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
67.0
Home to First
4.28
Pop Time
2.15 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
63.0
2024 New England Preseason College Showcase
Jan 15, 2024
Position
2.00 - 2.00
Pop Time
67
C Velo
4.22
H-1st
2023 Connecticut Preseason College ID
Jan 16, 2023
Position
2.15 - 2.19
Pop Time
63
C Velo
4.28
H-1st

Hitting

2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
70.5
Distance Max
283
Distance Avg
156
Launch Angle Avg
21.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
79.4
Exit Velocity Avg
67.8
Distance Max
238
Distance Avg
187
Launch Angle Avg
31.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 New England Preseason College Showcase
Jan 15, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
70.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Connecticut Preseason College ID
Jan 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.4
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.1
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
64.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
18.2
Bat Speed Max
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
65.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 New England Preseason College Showcase
Jan 15, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Connecticut Preseason College ID
Jan 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
RSi
Vertical Jump

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/15/24

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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