21
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
2B
3B
Axel
Rivera
Von Steuben (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Stoppers
5' 8" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Stoppers
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
15.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/23
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/12/23
287
Distance (max)
2/12/23
80
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
7.37
60
2/12/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
90
INF Velo
2/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
80 - 81
Velo Range
6/27/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/29/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Game Performance
2023
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.37
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
2.07
RSi (max)
2.07
RSi (avg)
1,174
Jump Power (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
22.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
74.27
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On the week Rivera hit 4-for-10 (.400) with three RBIs. In their win over Taft, Rivera collected a hit with two RBIs, and he went 3-for-4 with an RBI against Amundsen. He earned the win on the mound against IC Catholic Prep, throwing three innings with four strikeouts, one walk, and one hit.
INF Axel Rivera (Von Steuben) is a young inielder to follow with a strong arm that topped at 90 mph across the infield. Rivera utilizes active footwork pre-pitch and gets into an athletic position ready to range in any direction. He plays low to the ground with soft hands and winds up through his transfer with a lively, loose arm. Offensively, he has a simple, repeatable swing that plays uphill working to the middle of the field. 7.37 60 time.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-9, 157-pounds. Compact, athletic frame, high waist.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, stock setup, short stride. Simple swing, short and uphill path. On the barrel and on balance lifting baseballs into the middle of the diamond.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 90 mph. Plays from multiple angles, accurate across the diamond and on the move.
Defense: Feet remain active with lateral range. Fluid hands and actions, secures the ball into his body with a clean transfer.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.