23.5
Hand Speed (max)
11/07/20
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Heath
Whitlock
Mississippi State
Starr's Mill (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: HomePlate
Starr's Mill (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: HomePlate
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
1/15/22
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
11/07/20
22
Hard Hit %
1/15/22
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/15/22
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/15/22
312
Distance (max)
11/07/20
44
Sweet Spot %
1/15/22
7.1
60
1/15/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
1/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85
Velocity (max)
2/18/22
82 - 85
Velo Range
2/18/22
2167
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
1/15/22
1573
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20
Curveball
71 - 74
Velo Range
11/07/20
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.10
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
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
11.3
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.0
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).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
39.5
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.7
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.
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1823
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1801
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1271
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2167
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1857
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1573
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,823
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,833
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 76.4
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,306
Spin Rate (max)
1,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,167
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 76.8
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,606
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
2020
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
Fastball
Hop+
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- GHSA Scout Blog: Week 5 - Mar 18, 2024
- GHSA Scout Blog: Week 4 - Mar 8, 2024
- 2024 Georgia Power 25: #21 Starr's Mill - Jan 30, 2024
- GHSA Playoffs Scout Blog: Round 1 - Apr 27, 2023
- Most Valuable Players : Class 4A - Feb 7, 2023
- Power 25 HS Preview: #21 Starr's Mill Panthers - Jan 23, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 4 Starr's Mill - Feb 11, 2021
- Georgia 2024 Rankings: Deep Dive - Dec 17, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: Pitcher Analysis - Dec 14, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: Outfielder Analysis - Dec 9, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: Quick Hits - Nov 17, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: TrackMan Pitching Analysis - Nov 13, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: TrackMan Hitting Analysis - Nov 12, 2020
- Fall Underclass Trials: Statistical Analysis - Nov 11, 2020
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Mississippi State Commit. 6-foot, 170 pounds. What this future Bulldogs Rd 1 outing taught us, is that the FB really plays. But why does it play so well? We can start with deception. He has a deliberate load in his arm path post hand break that throws off hitters timing, and the arm action is very well hidden from hitters vision. In addition to the deception, the arch and unique OH arm slot allow the pitch to play up in the zone very well. The arm action had improved backside connection throughout the outing, and Heath actually hit most of his 88’s in the 3rd and 4th inning which was highly encouraging. He had a no hitter thru 5, and stuck with his plan throughout. Blow em away with the FB, freeze em with the sweeping CB. But he also pitched backwards, keeping Islands hitters from guessing correctly. Whitlock is a very good competitor and a huge part of what we feel could be a run at the state championship for the Panthers!
Fall Underclass Trials
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Proportional build, lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, long stride down the mound, works on-line, lands toe open, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action to a 3/4 slot, whippy arm speed, repeats well.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Running action, worked all areas of the zone with, 83.3 % strikes vis TrackMan.
CB: 71-74 mph. Slurve hape, sharp action, swing and miss pitch, worked in and out with, 100 % strikes via TrackMan.
CH: 75-76 mph. Sinking action, fade armside.
Fall Underclass Trials
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Proportional build, lean, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and remain high on a short load, short stride, great balance, keeps things simple throughout. Barrel path works mostly uphill through the zone, gains extension more times than not, allowing for him to drive the ball with some force middle/pull, good feel for the barrel, quick hands, smooth, repeatable swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws carried and were accurate to the plate.
Defense: Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, feel for glove while fielding, clean exchanges, short crow hop.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Whitlock showed off his smooth left-handed swing during batting practice. He has great feel for the barrel as it remains in the zone for an extended period of time. Presently a lean 6-foot, 170-pounds, Whitlock has plenty of room to continue filling out his athletic frame.