88
Velocity (max)
7/20/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Sims
DeLong
North Atlanta (HS) • GA
6' 2" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: 6-4-3dp
6' 2" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: 6-4-3dp
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
7/20/22
2160
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/22
Changeup
69 - 69
Velo Range
7/20/22
1482
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/22
Curveball
67 - 71
Velo Range
9/17/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
65 - 67
Velo Range
1/15/22
2091
Spin Rate (avg)
1/15/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
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).
2160
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.
26.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.3
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).
1482
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
Slider
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).
2091
Slider
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
85.4
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 84.2
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,160
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
66.7
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,091
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.6
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 65.5
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,650
Spin Rate (max)
1,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
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)
82.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Power 25 Game Recap & Scout Blog: #16 North Atlanta vs #22 Cherokee Bluff - Feb 19, 2023
- Most Valuable Players : Class 6A (Regions 1-4) - Jan 28, 2023
- Power 25 HS Preview: #16 North Atlanta - Jan 27, 2023
- Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Pitchers - Jan 27, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 19, 2022
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Washington & Lee Commit. 6-foot-3, 175 pounds. It’s not a stretch to say DeLong’s performance was one of the most impressive I’ve seen in 2023 and will continue to be. This is a high waisted, uber athletic arm with d1 quality stuff despite his D3 commitment. The best word to describe him is unique. The first thing hitters have trouble with is the tough angle he creates from a slight crossfire, but he also drives the ball downhill extremely well. These two things themselves create an extremely difficult trajectory for hitters, and when you add in his deceptive short circle arm action hitters can’t pick up, we’re really cooking here. Now they have to deal with a high spin (24-2500 RPM) turbo sinker in the 88-90 range that was up to 92! Not only does the life flash A/AVG and get beat into the ground, but it bores up in the zone and he consistently gets ahead with the pitch. With his electric arm speed and such a projectable, fast twitch frame, there is no question for me there’s potential to sit in the mid 92-94 range and touch higher as a reliever. As a starter, I see him sitting in the 91-93 range touching mid. I do feel he throws plenty enough strikes to start in pro ball one day. Developing a consistent CH would undoubtedly lock that in further. The CB is 73-76 with a sharp, SLV like shape. This pitch spins at MLB avg or better and I feel has A/AVG potential. The FB already plays up and I feel it has plus potential down the line due to movement, angle, steepness, and deceptiveness. Sims will look to capitalize weekly in front of the pro clubs watching Anderson & Drake, and had one of the outings of the spring so far.