The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.26
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
6-foot-1, 185-pound well-proportioned frame capable of adding more mass. Quick worker on the mound, maintains tempo and rhythm. Fastball topped at 88 mph, sitting at 85-87 mph for strikes from a lower average release height. Confidence to spin a sharp mid-70s slider with late break in all counts and around the zone. Former PBR Future Games participant that is one of the top uncommitted arms in the Illinois’ 2023 class.
3/19/22
Butler commit, currently ranked No. 24 in Illinois’ 2023 class. Athletically built right-hander with a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. His fastball sat in the 82-86 mph range, topping out at 87 mph with high-level spin and life through the zone. The Butler commit relied more on his breaking ball on Saturday though; spinning a sharp slider at 72-77 mph, manipulating shape and navigating around the zone with ease.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build. Delivery: Tall and fall, side rocker step to medium lift, stays on line with solid balance. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 87.0-88.6 mph. Showed feel for fastball, slight arm side run. T2484, 2415 average rpm. SL: 76.0-78.2 mph. 10/4 shape, above average spin, sharp action at times. T2724, 2675 average rpm. CH: 80.7-82.7 mph. Straight change, slight fade action, above average feel. T1919, 1861 average rpm.
9/11/21
Verbally committed to Butler.
3/27/21
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Delivery: Simple, tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, level shoulders, lands square, works in line with target, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot. FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Running action, flashes a heavy ball. T2435, 2377 average rpm. CB: 68-71 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp action. T2456, 2346 average rpm. SL: 73-75 mph. Similar 10/4 shape to CB, more lateral. T2693, 2639 average rpm.
1/31/21
Positional Profile: RHP/3B Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, easy effort, leveled shoulders, works in line, lands closed. Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot. FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Late arm-side run, thrown for strikes. T2362, 2349 average rpm. CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp 11/5 break with feel. T2500, 2428 average rpm. CH: 75-79 mph. Maintains arm speed, occasional arm-side run. T1897, 1720 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands high and away from body, minimal load, short stride. Long level swing, line drive approach. Power: 93.87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.55 mph. 287’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, strong arm. Defense: Field off the left side, works through the baseball, stays low. Run: 4.47 runner in the 60.
1/31/21
RHP Andrew Ressler (Huntley): Ressler is a high-follow, uncommitted arm who continues to see his velocity, stuff, and frame tick up. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185-pounds, he attacked the zone on Sunday with a fastball that sat 87-88 mph, touching an 88.5 mph max, while mixing in a low-70s breaking ball that consistently landed for strikes and showed improved spin; it averaged 2,429 rpm (2,501 max).
10/03/20
6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed pitcher; broad-shouldered, well-proportioned build. Has shown well multiple times as of late. Attacked the zone throughout his start utilizing a fastball/curveball combination throughout. Polished presence on the mound, gets it and goes, threw a high-volume of strikes. Long draw out of the glove, works clean and out of a high ¾ slot; quick arm out front. Fastball sat 83-86 mph throughout, occasional life through the zone, slight arm-side-run. Showed above-average feel for his breaking ball, consistently landed for strikes, tight spin, depth and big 11/5 shape at times. High-follow right-handed arm in the Illinois’ 2023 class.
2/16/20
Positional Profile: RHP. Polished right-hander that pounds the zone and has innate feel to spin. Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic well-proportioned frame. Delivery: Smooth drop/drive type delivery, loads into back hip, level shoulders, works in line with target to a square landing. Easy effort, clean and polished delivery. Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Played with late arm-side run and sinking action, consistently pounded the zone. CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action with depth, thrown with intent, potential swing-and-miss offering. CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run, strikes.
1/26/20
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Athletic build. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works in-line and lands closed. Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Plays straight, arm side run at times. CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual movement. CH: 74-76 mph. Plays straight, feel for pitch down in the zone.
10/20/19
Positional Profile: 3B Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Compact build. Hit: RHH. Wide balanced set-up, quiet hand load, leg kick into short stride. Short direct bat path, line drive approach to the opposite field, stays inside the baseball. Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 release point. Defense: Two-hand gather, fields off center of body, clean exchange. Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Compact build. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, has mound presence Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release point, long and loose arm action, easy effort. FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Running and sinking movement, hard action, in the zone. CB: 64-69 mph. 11/5 shape.
1/27/19
5-foot-11, 160-pound right handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall balanced setup with short stride. Long level barrel path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 68 mph off tee. Ran 5.26 from home to first. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, 69 mph across the infield. On the mound, high leg kick, long stride, closed landing. Long loose arm action, easy effort, smooth rhythm throughout. Fastball had arm side run, ranging between 71-75 mph. Curveball had 10/4 break, gradual downward action with arm speed near fastball, sitting between 61-65 mph.
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6-foot-1, 185-pound well-proportioned frame capable of adding more mass. Quick worker on the mound, maintains tempo and rhythm. Fastball topped at 88 mph, sitting at 85-87 mph for strikes from a lower average release height. Confidence to spin a sharp mid-70s slider with late break in all counts and around the zone. Former PBR Future Games participant that is one of the top uncommitted arms in the Illinois’ 2023 class.
Butler commit, currently ranked No. 24 in Illinois’ 2023 class. Athletically built right-hander with a 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. His fastball sat in the 82-86 mph range, topping out at 87 mph with high-level spin and life through the zone. The Butler commit relied more on his breaking ball on Saturday though; spinning a sharp slider at 72-77 mph, manipulating shape and navigating around the zone with ease.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall, side rocker step to medium lift, stays on line with solid balance.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87.0-88.6 mph. Showed feel for fastball, slight arm side run. T2484, 2415 average rpm.
SL: 76.0-78.2 mph. 10/4 shape, above average spin, sharp action at times. T2724, 2675 average rpm.
CH: 80.7-82.7 mph. Straight change, slight fade action, above average feel. T1919, 1861 average rpm.
Verbally committed to Butler.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, level shoulders, lands square, works in line with target, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T88, 86-88 mph. Running action, flashes a heavy ball. T2435, 2377 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. 10/4 shape, sharp action. T2456, 2346 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Similar 10/4 shape to CB, more lateral. T2693, 2639 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot-1, 185-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, easy effort, leveled shoulders, works in line, lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Late arm-side run, thrown for strikes. T2362, 2349 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp 11/5 break with feel. T2500, 2428 average rpm.
CH: 75-79 mph. Maintains arm speed, occasional arm-side run. T1897, 1720 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands high and away from body, minimal load, short stride. Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 93.87 max exit velocity, averaged 84.55 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, strong arm.
Defense: Field off the left side, works through the baseball, stays low.
Run: 4.47 runner in the 60.
6-foot-1, 185-pound, right-handed pitcher; broad-shouldered, well-proportioned build. Has shown well multiple times as of late. Attacked the zone throughout his start utilizing a fastball/curveball combination throughout. Polished presence on the mound, gets it and goes, threw a high-volume of strikes. Long draw out of the glove, works clean and out of a high ¾ slot; quick arm out front. Fastball sat 83-86 mph throughout, occasional life through the zone, slight arm-side-run. Showed above-average feel for his breaking ball, consistently landed for strikes, tight spin, depth and big 11/5 shape at times. High-follow right-handed arm in the Illinois’ 2023 class.
Positional Profile: RHP. Polished right-hander that pounds the zone and has innate feel to spin.
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Strong, athletic well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Smooth drop/drive type delivery, loads into back hip, level shoulders, works in line with target to a square landing. Easy effort, clean and polished delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Played with late arm-side run and sinking action, consistently pounded the zone.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action with depth, thrown with intent, potential swing-and-miss offering.
CH: 73-75 mph. Thrown with near fastball arm speed, flashed arm-side run, strikes.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Athletic build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, works in-line and lands closed.
Arm Action: RH. Long, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T82, 78-81 mph. Plays straight, arm side run at times.
CB: 67-70 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 74-76 mph. Plays straight, feel for pitch down in the zone.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Compact build.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced set-up, quiet hand load, leg kick into short stride. Short direct bat path, line drive approach to the opposite field, stays inside the baseball.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Long, loose arm action, 3/4 release point.
Defense: Two-hand gather, fields off center of body, clean exchange.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth rhythm, has mound presence
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release point, long and loose arm action, easy effort.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Running and sinking movement, hard action, in the zone.
CB: 64-69 mph. 11/5 shape.
5-foot-11, 160-pound right handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall balanced setup with short stride. Long level barrel path, line drive approach. Exit velocity of 68 mph off tee. Ran 5.26 from home to first. Defensively, long arm action, high ¾ slot, 69 mph across the infield. On the mound, high leg kick, long stride, closed landing. Long loose arm action, easy effort, smooth rhythm throughout. Fastball had arm side run, ranging between 71-75 mph. Curveball had 10/4 break, gradual downward action with arm speed near fastball, sitting between 61-65 mph.