The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
AJ Cruz, West Broward (FL), 2026 Positional Profile: SS/3B Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Tall, thin, athletic frame. Room to develop physically. Hit: RHH. Smooth mechanics, balanced swing. Developing bat speed with power potential. 59.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 318' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. OF-87 mph. Loose arm, above average arm strength. Defense: Developing hands, athletic movements. ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
7/28/21
5-foot-9, 137-pound lean long build. Athletic fluid in the box, Cruz had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Started in an athletic active stance with a rhythmic arm bar load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was quick efficient, used a short loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive aggressive approach. Athletic solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 81 mph; had a clean natural exchange, twitchy sure hands, and athletic rhythmic footwork. Confident from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure consistent hands, and rhythmic aggressive feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a time of 7.62 in the 60-yard dash. Athletic on the mound, used a quick moderate arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who uses high effort. Has even shoulder and athletic balance point. Lands square and soft with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-76 mph and topped out at 78 mph; showed arm side command with sharp movement. Throws a 11/5 slider (64-66) that has gradual sweeping action and decent sporadic control.
7/13/21
5-foot-9, 137-pound lean athletic build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (61.78 mph bat speed average). (19.21 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had a short upward swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 84 mph; has smooth athletic feet, a quick clean exchange, and soft consistent hands. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; showed sure hands, athletic feet, and a quick natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a very quick loose arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.69. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 73-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; showed control consistent around the zone and running action with straight movement. (Max spin 1887; Avg 1686). Throws a sharp slider (62-64) that has sweeping action and very consistent low in the zone control. (Max spin 1437; Avg 1373).
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Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 6-1, 155-pounds. Tall, thin, athletic frame. Room to develop physically.
Hit: RHH. Smooth mechanics, balanced swing. Developing bat speed with power potential. 59.7 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. OF-87 mph. Loose arm, above average arm strength.
Defense: Developing hands, athletic movements.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
5-foot-9, 137-pound lean long build. Athletic fluid in the box, Cruz had a max exit velocity of 89 mph. Started in an athletic active stance with a rhythmic arm bar load, then used a controlled leg kick. Bat speed was quick efficient, used a short loose swing plane and high good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive aggressive approach. Athletic solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 81 mph; had a clean natural exchange, twitchy sure hands, and athletic rhythmic footwork. Confident from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 81 mph; shows a natural exchange, sure consistent hands, and rhythmic aggressive feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Clocked a time of 7.62 in the 60-yard dash. Athletic on the mound, used a quick moderate arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher who uses high effort. Has even shoulder and athletic balance point. Lands square and soft with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 73-76 mph and topped out at 78 mph; showed arm side command with sharp movement. Throws a 11/5 slider (64-66) that has gradual sweeping action and decent sporadic control.
5-foot-9, 137-pound lean athletic build. Above average at the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 82 mph. (61.78 mph bat speed average). (19.21 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a slow controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had a short upward swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 84 mph; has smooth athletic feet, a quick clean exchange, and soft consistent hands. Solid from the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 85 mph; showed sure hands, athletic feet, and a quick natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a high ¾ slot and a very quick loose arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.69. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a short arm action with a ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 73-76 mph with a max of 77 mph; showed control consistent around the zone and running action with straight movement. (Max spin 1887; Avg 1686). Throws a sharp slider (62-64) that has sweeping action and very consistent low in the zone control. (Max spin 1437; Avg 1373).