Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2026

3B
RHP

Owen
Palmer

THE TAFT SCHOOL (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 215LBS
L/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Baseball U - CT

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitching Velos
Swift
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/22
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
23.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/03/24
345
Distance (max)
2/25/23
69
Sweet Spot %
10/23/22
Run
7
60
3/03/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
79
INF Velo
2/25/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

81.1
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
78.5 - 80.3
Velo Range
2/25/23
2111
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/22

Changeup

71.9 - 74.4
Velo Range
2/25/23
1572
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23

Curveball

66 - 69
Velo Range
10/23/22
2260
Spin Rate (avg)
10/23/22

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
7.00
Power / Speed Score
14.0
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.6
Infield Velocity
74.0
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 3.3.24
Mar 3, 2024
Position
7.00
60-yard
Power Speed Score
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.30
60-yard
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
97.7
Exit Velocity Avg
88.9
Distance Max
316
Distance Avg
188
Launch Angle Avg
22.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
81.5
Distance Max
345
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
22.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
83.2
Distance Max
322
Distance Avg
211
Launch Angle Avg
19.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 3.3.24
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.23.22
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
72.8
Bat Speed Avg
67.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
21.2
Bat Speed Max
68.5
Bat Speed Avg
63.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 3.3.24
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.23.22
Oct 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1808
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2118
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1572
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2111
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2260
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.3
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,955
Spin Rate (max)
1,808
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.6
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,147
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 74.4
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,572
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.23.22
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.3
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.1
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,284
Spin Rate (max)
2,111
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 68.4
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,304
Spin Rate (max)
2,260
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.23.22
Oct 23, 2022
Pitching
77
Max FB
74 - 77
FB
66 - 69
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
RSi
Vertical Jump
RSi
Vertical Jump
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 3.3.24
Mar 3, 2024
Swift
1.97
RSi (max)
26.4
Jump Height (max)
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
0.86
RSi (max)
0.86
RSi (avg)
1,763
Jump Power (max)
24.8
Jump Height (max)
24.8
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

2/25/23

Owen Palmer: SS/RHP, (2025) Nonnewaug, CT. 6-foot, 205-pound athletic strong frame. Above average projectable at the plate, Palmer clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (67.3 mph bat speed average). (19.9 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, uses a simple loose swing plane and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 79 mph; has soft hands, a clean exchange, and athletic smooth feet. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.3 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 78-81 mph; has sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1954; Avg 1807). He showed slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (67-68). (Max spin 2147; Avg 2118). His changeup (71-74) has arm side control and fading swing and miss action. 

Exit Velocity: 92 mph

Arm Velocity: 79 mph

60-Yard Dash: 7.30

10/23/22

Owen Palmer: SS/RHP, (2025) Nonnewaug, CT. 6-foot, 190-pound strong athletic frame. Above average at the plate, Palmer recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (63.0 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide balanced stance with a rhythmic smooth load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Had a loose upward swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; has soft hands, developing feet, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot and a short arm action. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a short loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands soft with recoil an athletic finish. Curveball (66-69 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 74-77 mph; has arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 2283; Avg 2111). Threw his 1/7 changeup with slurvey action and glove side command. 

Exit Velocity: 91 mph

Arm Velocity: 74 mph

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