92.1
Velocity (max)
10/06/21
CLASS OF 2019
RHP
Alex
Buchanan
Southwestern Illinois JC
Kaneland (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr 5mo
Travel Team: Kane County Phantoms
Kaneland (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 23yr 5mo
Travel Team: Kane County Phantoms
Rankings
2019 National
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2019 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
90 - 92
Velo Range
10/06/21
2299
Spin Rate (avg)
10/06/21
Changeup
83 - 84
Velo Range
10/06/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 68
Velo Range
6/05/18
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
79.1 - 80.1
Velo Range
10/06/21
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
10/06/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
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).
2299
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.
25.3
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).
83.3
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).
2089
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).
79.6
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).
2252
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 IL: SWIC JC/Kaskaskia JC Scout Day
Oct 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
92.1
Velocity (max)
89.9 - 91.6
Velo Range
91.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,362
Spin Rate (max)
2,299
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
80.3
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.1
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.0
Velocity (max)
82.5 - 84.0
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,165
Spin Rate (max)
2,089
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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)
66.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Best of 2021: JUCO Max Fastball Leaders - Dec 10, 2021
- PBR IL - SWIC Scout Day: Takeaways - Oct 11, 2021
- PBR JUCO Wire: Commitment Tracker - Oct 6, 2021
- Illinois 2019 Signing Period: D-II, D-III & NAIA Commits - Dec 19, 2018
- Top Prospect Games - St. Louis: Pitcher Analysis - Jul 9, 2018
- Metro East Kickoff Classic: Game Recaps - Mar 18, 2018
- Class of 2019 Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 2, 2017
- Pitcher Showcase & Analysis: Reports - Nov 7, 2016
- Pitcher Showcase & Analysis: Stat Story - Oct 24, 2016
- Prospect I.D. - Pitcher Analysis - Jul 6, 2016
- Prospect I.D. - Position Player Analysis - Jul 5, 2016
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12/8/19 - Verbally committed to North Central.
6.5.18 - 6-foot, 190-pound, strong, right-handed pitcher. Delivery works with regular effort, stays on-line and works with rhythm at times. Long arm action from a high ¾ slot. Fastball, thrown for strikes, downhill tilt at times, sat 82-84 mph. Curveball, worked 11/5, sat 65-68 mph. Did not see a changeup in game.
10.15.17 - 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed pitcher, solid build. Tall and fall delivery, little effort, easy delivery with direction. Arm works from a high ¾ slot. Fastball showed arm side run, sat 81-82 mph. Curveball has 11/5 shape, 67-70 mph. Changeup has fading action, 71-73 mph.
10.20.16 - 6-foot, 185-pound right-handed pitcher. On the mound works from a high ¾ arm angle with a long arm action. Stab out of glove with a long draw. Tall and fall, slow paced delivery with a closed toe landing. Falls towards home plate upon release. Fills up the zone out of the windup. Fastball was mostly straight, showing occasional running action at 75-78 topping out at 79 mph for strikes. Curveball has 11-5 shape, tended to spike it at 66-71 mph. Changeup was straight at 69-73 mph.
6.14.16 - 6-foot, 175-pound, lanky, two-way player. Offensively, right-handed hitter, uphill bat path, pull side approach. Balanced, open stance, short stride. 76 mph exit velocity off of a tee. Also, ran an 8.19 60-yard dash. Defensively, quick exchanges on the infield. High ¾ arm slot, accurate throws, clocked at 70 mph from the infield. On the mound, high ¾ slot, tall and fall delivery. Fastball, flashed cut, sat 71-72, topped at 73 mph. Curveball, 11/5 shape, short break, sat 61-62 mph. Changeup, arm side run, clocked between 64-65 mph.