CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Charlie
Vercruysse
Notre Dame
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
Normal University (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 190LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Reds Scout Team
Rankings
2024 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
78.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
16.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/22/20
70
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
342
Distance (max)
1/31/24
80
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
7.06
60
1/31/24
3.93
30-yd
1/31/24
1.72
10-yd
1/31/24
19.7
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
92
INF Velo
2/25/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
87
Velocity (max)
3/13/23
84 - 86
Velo Range
3/13/23
1809
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/20
Changeup
73.8 - 75.2
Velo Range
8/04/21
1556
Spin Rate (avg)
8/04/21
Curveball
68 - 71
Velo Range
8/04/21
2098
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2021
2020
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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.
14.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
240
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.2
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.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
250
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
263
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
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.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
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.
Preseason ProCase (Invite-Only)
Jan 31, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.6
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
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).
83.6
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).
1769
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.
21.2
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
2021
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).
72.8
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).
1474
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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).
1809
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.
23.2
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).
71.1
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).
1465
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).
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 85.1
Velo Range
82.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,743
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 70.6
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,048
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,612
Spin Rate (max)
1,556
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 84.1
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,886
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
68.7
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.7
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,152
Spin Rate (max)
2,098
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.0
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,436
Spin Rate (max)
1,392
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2024 Top Prospect Games
Aug 22, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.7
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 72.5
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,545
Spin Rate (max)
1,465
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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.
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
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
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
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)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
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)
77.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.06
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
19.7
Run speed (max)
2.55
RSi (max)
2.55
RSi (avg)
1,802
Jump Power (max)
29.7
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
2023
2021
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.
83.96
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.
75.08
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.
75.98
Pitch Ai
2021
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.
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
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- Central Illinois Open: Top Overall Prospects - Jan 4, 2022
- Central Illinois Open: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 3, 2022
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- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Quick Hits - Mar 29, 2021
- Illinois 2024 Top Prospect Games: Top Overall Prospects - Nov 9, 2020
- Illinois 2024 Top Prospect Games: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 6, 2020
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2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Notre Dame commit. Ranked No. 36 in Illinois’ senior class. Started at shortstop and batted leadoff for the Pioneers. Stands in a 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame with athleticism and lean strength. Vercruysse stood out defensively, showing smooth, athletic actions with quality footwork and soft hands; he roamed the infield with ease and has a clean transfer with a strong, accurate arm across the diamond. At the plate he has a simple swing from the right side of the plate with bat speed and a slight uphill path. He went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs, two walks and one run scored; his home run was a no-doubt blast well over the left field wall.
Notre Dame commit. Vercruysse went 7-for-14 on the week with two home runs, one double and five RBIs. In their 9-5 win over Rochester, he went a perfect 4-for-4 with two home runs, a double, four RBIs, three runs scored and a walk. On the season, Vercruysse is 15-for-33 (.455).
Notre Dame commit. On the week, Vercruysse went 6-for-12 with three triples, two doubles and four RBIs. In their 8-3 win over Ponte Vedra, he went 2-for-3 with a triple, double, two RBIs and one run scored. He had another impressive performance against South Fork, going 2-for-3 with a triple, one RBI, two runs scored and a walk.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 190-pounds. Lean frame. Long limbed, high-waisted with broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced setup, slight upper half lean over the plate, toe-taps into a medium stride. Hands work on top of the baseball, flashed extension out front, worked to stay up the middle of the field with line-drives and elevated contact, and used the ground through impact. 68.5 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.3 mph. 342’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Short, quick arm action, 3/4 slot, can play from multiple slots.
Defense: Sure-handed, gains ground through transfer. Quick first step at times, clean/steady double play turn.
Run: 7.06 runner in the 60.
Notre Dame commit. Vercruysse went 11-for-22 (.500) with two home runs, four doubles, and seven RBIs.
INF/RHP Charlie Vercruysse (Normal University) battled some injuries in 2022 but looked back to 100% at the event. The Notre Dame commit continues to add quality, lean strength to his 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and he tied for the top infield velocity of the day at 92 mph. Vercruysse showed easy range and body control to both sides with sure-hands and a feel for the infield. Offensively, the right-handed hitter demonstrated excellent barrel feel during his round of BP, repeating hard-hit line-drive contact efficiently, favoring the pull-side gap and up the middle. He has an easy, athletic swing that gets to upper-90s efficiently (98.5 mph max).
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic build with some strength throughout, room to add on more weight as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced setup, high leg-kick with a lift and place stride. Quick, strong hands, direct path to the ball, uses the whole field with some authority.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 325’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 92 mph. Easy carry and life out of the hand, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Soft hands, athletic actions through the ball, range to both sides of his glove.
Run: 6.97 runner in the 60.
INF/RHP Charlie Vercruysse (Normal University) battled some injuries in 2022 but looked back to 100% at the event. The Notre Dame commit continues to add quality, lean strength to his 6-foot-2, 185-pound frame and he tied for the top infield velocity of the day at 92 mph. Vercruysse showed easy range and body control to both sides with sure-hands and a feel for the infield. Offensively, the right-handed hitter demonstrated excellent barrel feel during his round of BP, repeating hard-hit line-drive contact efficiently, favoring the pull-side gap and up the middle. He has an easy, athletic swing that gets to upper-90s efficiently (98.5 mph max).
Notre Dame commit, currently ranked No. 11 in the Illinois 2024 class. Athletically built, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame, lean build. Vercruysse impressed throughout the day with a couple quality at-bats and lock-down defense up the middle. The right-handed hitter starts in a wide setup that moves into a short, toe-tap stride; his hands are quick to the baseball, creating easy bat-speed with a flat path and line-drive approach - connecting for multiple barrels throughout the day with some pop off the bat. On the infield, Vercruysse is a fluid mover with range to both sides of his glove, maintaining body control throughout his movements and pairing his athleticism with soft/receptive hands that work out in front. His arm plays with carry and velocity across the diamond, showcasing multiple slots on the move. High-level 2024 middle infielder to know.
Notre Dame commit, currently ranked No. 11 in Illinois. Athletically built, 6-foot-2, 175-pound frame with room for added growth. Hit in the three-hole and started at second base as just a sophomore for the No. 3 team in the state. Mature presence in the batter’s box; works counts and has a simple/fluid right-handed swing - doubled down the line in a R/R matchup. Took impressive reps during IO; active feet around the ball paired with soft hands, playing through the ball into a clean transfer, arm plays with backspin and obvious velocity. Moves athletically around the diamond with a confident presence - high-level 2024 prospect with upside to all parts of his game.
Verbally committed to Notre Dame.
Positional Profile: INF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Long, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery with smooth rhythm, ability to mess with timing, level shoulders, works in line with home.
Arm Action: RH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.03, 83.3-85.1 mph. Late two seam action, thrown for strikes. T1918, 1742 average rpm.
CB: 68.1-70.6 mph. Gradual 11/5 movement, flashes tight spin. T2048, 1943 average rpm.
CH: 73.76-75.17 mph. Arm side run, flashed sinking action at times. T1612, 1555 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Wide, balanced stance, quick pre-load actions, short stride. Flashed bat speed, athletic hands, compact swing, ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 89 mph. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork with natural hands, clean transfer, quick double play actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 165-pounds. Long, athletic action.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, smooth tempo, slight pause at top of leg lift, lands square, level shoulders, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Two-seam type, sink/run, consistent strikes. T1885, 1794 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. 10/4 shape, flashes tight spin. T2152, 2098 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Downward action, feel for it. T1436, 1391 average rpm.
Hit
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, leg kick, short stride to slightly closed. Short, athletic swing, average bat speed of 70.7 MPH, barrel control, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 91.28 max exit velocity, averaged 85.62 mph. 341’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Steady hands, active feet, funnels ball to center, plays with proper direction.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
6-foot-2, 155-pound, high-waisted, long-limbed, advanced build, right-handed hitting, two-way prospect. Frame should continue to add quality strength as he matures. Long-strided, graceful runner, ran a 7.25 laser-timed 60 at the 2024 Top Prospect Games in August. Offensively, has some rawness to the approach and swing but makes up for it with athletic, quick, strong hands. Ball comes off the bat hard for his age. Finished 3-for-6 with a triple and two RBI’s.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds. Highly-athletic, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Stretch-only; high knee tuck balance point, slight coil. Tall/fall down mound, on line, square landing, tall finish in control.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm circle, 3/4 slot; quick, loose arm action.
FB: T82, 77-79 mph. Mostly straight, slight tail; low-spin type (averaged 1,809 rpm).
CH: 70-73 mph. Mostly maintains arm speed; generates some late arm-side run/fade.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, loads into backside and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick, strong hands, creates bat speed at times, short uphill path and gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. 91.07 mph max exit velocity and 326' max distance off the bat during BP, via TrackMan.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Short quick arm action, high 3/4 slot and throws flashed carry.
Defense: Steady defender, hands play out in front and in the center of his body. Sure-handed, plays through the baseball with length through release at times.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. Gets to top speed quickly. Clean straight line runner.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. Physically-advanced, athletic frame with room for continued physical development.
Defense: Natural infield actions, fluid footwork, steady hands and quick release at times.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-kick timing trigger. Quick hands, uphill path, line-drive approach.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall repeatable delivery, works on-line and lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, quick arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 77-78 mph. Plays with sinking action at times, thrown for strikes.
CB: 59-61 mph. 11/5 shape, sharp action, depth with feel for the zone.
CH: 64-67 mph. Arm-side-run and feel.