87.9
Velocity (max)
8/30/21
CLASS OF 2020
RHP
SS
Anthony
Potthoff
Des Moines Area CC
Van Meter (HS) • IA
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 22yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longhorns
Van Meter (HS) • IA
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 22yr 9mo
Travel Team: Longhorns
Rankings
2020 National
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2020 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.7 - 87.9
Velo Range
8/30/21
2303
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
Changeup
78.3 - 80.1
Velo Range
8/30/21
1678
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
Curveball
70.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
9/22/20
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
8/30/21
Slider
73.8 - 76.9
Velo Range
8/30/21
2302
Spin Rate (avg)
9/22/20
88
Exit Velocity (max)
8/11/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.81
60
8/11/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
8/11/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.81
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.9
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
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).
2227
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.
25.6
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).
70.9
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).
2234
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).
79.2
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).
1470
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).
75.4
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).
2277
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
2303
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.
27.1
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).
71.8
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).
1177
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).
75.3
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).
1678
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).
73.4
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).
2302
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).
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.9
Velocity (max)
85.7 - 87.9
Velo Range
86.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,290
Spin Rate (max)
2,227
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 72.9
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.9
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,543
Spin Rate (max)
1,470
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Sep 22, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.6
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 86.1
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,441
Spin Rate (max)
2,303
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.1
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
1,349
Spin Rate (max)
1,177
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
74.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,321
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
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)
74.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,889
Spin Rate (max)
1,678
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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.
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Aug 30, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- DMACC
Sep 22, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
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)
82.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Des Moines Area CC: Trackman Leaderboard - Sep 24, 2020
- PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Des Moines Area CC: Instant Analysis - Sep 23, 2020
- PBR IA- Top 60-Yard Times Of 2019- 2020 Grads - Dec 9, 2019
- PBR IA Uncommitted Spotlight: '20 Anthony Potthoff, SS/RHP, Van Meter - Oct 28, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Evaluations - Sep 12, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Infielder Evaluations - Sep 11, 2019
- PBR IA Top Prospect Games: Instant Analysis - Aug 12, 2019
- PBR IA Prospect ID- Quad Cities: Pitcher Evaluations - May 16, 2019
- PBR IA Prospect ID- Quad Cities: Infielder Evaluations - May 15, 2019
- PBR IA Prospect ID- Quad Cities: Instant Analysis - Apr 29, 2019
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6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; short rocker step into higher tuck and turn balance point, leads with shoulders, arm is late at times to release. Fastball was 82-85 mph, solid arm strength, with slight cutting action at times. 12/6 shape with tighter spin on curveball. Good sink with deception on changeup; thrown near fastball arm speed. 6.81 runner. Slight open stance, strides to square, body load, flat swing plane, some stiffness through finish, line drive and ground ball contact, 88 mph exit velocity. Works around and through, avg. footwork, stiffer arm action, solid athletic ability with raw mechanics, should develop well in college with instruction, 83 mph arm strength across infield.
6-foot-3, 190-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. On mound; short rocker step into tucked medium balance point, slight collapse down mound, short compact arm action, lands inline with front foot open to plate. Fastball was thrown for strikes at 79-83 mph. Curveball has 12/6 spin with solid depth to plate. Solid action on changeup with avg. fade in bottom of zone. 7.10 runner. Square stance, uses lower half in swing, flat swing plane, some stiffness to finish, solid present strength, shows hard contact to pull side of field, 81 mph exit velocity. Sure hands in field, avg. footwork, tends to move flat-footed, works low to ground, quick release on throws with accuracy and carry to bag, profiles as third baseman, 78 mph arm strength across infield.