22.5
Hand Speed (max)
10/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
Alex
Sosa
North Carolina State
Viera (HS) • FL
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Scorpions / SF Giants Scout Team
Viera (HS) • FL
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Scorpions / SF Giants Scout Team
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/21
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/16/21
-
Hard Hit %
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/21
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/21
368
Distance (max)
10/16/21
75
Sweet Spot %
10/16/21
7.06
60
10/16/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
10/16/21
1.89 - 2.00
Pop Time
10/16/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.89 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
368
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
368
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games Showcase (Mid-A, FL, GA, Carolina)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Florida Summer Kick-Off
May 30, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future Games Showcase (Mid-A, FL, GA, Carolina)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
71.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Florida Summer Kick-Off
May 30, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 PBR Florida All-State Teams - Jun 2, 2023
- Diamond Notes with Ian Smith - Apr 13, 2023
- 2023 Power25 Countdown: No. 14 Viera - Jan 24, 2023
- 17U FL Summer Championships: Day 2 Scout Blog - Jul 2, 2022
- PBR FL Future Games Lookback - Jun 22, 2022
- Florida 2023 Rankings Update - Dec 23, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: East Region Analysis - Nov 4, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: Quick Hits - Oct 19, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 18, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: East Preview - Oct 15, 2021
- Future Games Recap: Team Florida Catcher Analysis - Aug 25, 2020
- Orlando Scorpions Tryout Standouts - Aug 19, 2020
- 2020 Future Games Team Florida Preview - Jul 31, 2020
- Florida Summer Kick-Off: Player Analysis - Jun 12, 2020
- Florida Summer Kick-Off: Statistical Analysis - Jun 2, 2020
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North Carolina State Commit, 6-foot, 185-pound solid athletic build. Above average projectable in the box, Sosa clocked an exit velocity of 97 mph. (67.43 mph bat speed average). (21.19 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a slow rhythmic load, then uses a short quick stride. Bat speed is electric, uses a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through his round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; has quick athletic feet, a quick clean transfer, and next level hands. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.89-2.00. Clean setup with tons of flexibility. Showed a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.06.
Positional Profile: C/2B - Very athletic catcher with above average hands. The defensive tools play, but the left-handed bat also has a very high ceiling. Has since committed to NC State.
Body: 5-foot-10, 175-pounds. Strong lower half, young in face room to grow.
Defense: 2.05-2.16 pop times. Nimble and agile behind the plate. Tough and durable with solid receiving skills and smothers dirt balls.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Quick, short arm action. Good follow through and carry to the bag.
Hit: LHH. Wide base with a big leg kick trigger. Gets into the lower half well, creates some length with rotation. Creates above average bat speed and overall gets into good hitting positions. Has a chance for future power.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity.
Run: 7.90 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 155-pounds. Average height, slender frame.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop times. Athletic movements behind the plate, keeps the ball in front of him, quick transfers on throws down.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. High 3/4 slot, above average arm, momentum carries him through the ball.
Hit: LHH. Crouched setup, wide base, short stride. Balanced, aggressive swing, hands stay inside, gap-to-gap hitter
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average barrel awareness
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.