The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
5-foot-11, 155-pound solid athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Sheffield had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (66.07 mph bat speed average). (22.95 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short leg kick stride. Bat speed is explosive, uses a short flat swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; has consistent soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.1. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 72-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; has a sharp fastball that shows command decent around the zone and slight cutting action. (Max spin 2037; Avg 1936).
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5-foot-11, 155-pound solid athletic frame. Athletic during batting practice, Sheffield had an exit velocity of 92 mph. (66.07 mph bat speed average). (22.95 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then used a short leg kick stride. Bat speed is explosive, uses a short flat swing plane and level finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive gap to gap approach. Projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; has consistent soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic rhythmic feet. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a quick arm action and a ¾ slot. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.1. Solid on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 72-74 mph with a max of 75 mph; has a sharp fastball that shows command decent around the zone and slight cutting action. (Max spin 2037; Avg 1936).