24.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/05/22
CLASS OF 2023
3B
1B
Daniel
Blickhan
Elgin CC
West Chicago (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
West Chicago (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 205LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.7
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/23
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
1/31/21
-
Hard Hit %
103
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/23
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/28/23
382
Distance (max)
9/28/23
78
Sweet Spot %
9/28/23
7.2
60
9/28/23
3.98
30-yd
9/28/23
1.69
10-yd
9/28/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
9/28/23
82
INF Velo
10/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
10/22/21
74 - 76
Velo Range
10/22/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
62 - 63
Velo Range
10/22/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 64
Velo Range
10/22/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
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.
14.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
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).
4.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
103.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
382
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6
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).
93.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
200
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.8
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
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.
PBR IL: Elgin CC Scout Day
Sep 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
103.0
Exit Velocity (max)
93.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
382
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.5
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
80.2
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.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.5
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.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.6
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.
PBR IL: Elgin CC Scout Day
Sep 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
83.7
Bat Speed (max)
80.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Aurora Preseason ID
Feb 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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+ INF Daniel Blickhan (West Chicago, 2023; IL) is a strong 6-foot-2, 205-pound infielder who was all over the barrel during Thursday’s scout day. Offensively, Blickhan uses his strength to swing a quick right-handed bat, averaging 80.2 mph per our Blast sensors. His batted ball metrics were also impressive too, as his hardest hit ball came off at 103 mph and he averaged 93.1 mph as well.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Athletic build with strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base. Loose and relaxed at the plate. Simple approach. Level swing. Pull side tendency. Flashed bat speed.
Power: 93.5 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Above average arm strength. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Loose, easy, natural infield actions. Clean transfer. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot, 175-pounds. Athletic strong body.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balance stance, smooth pre-pitch load, short stride. Strong hands, long uphill bat path, power gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.17 max exit velocity, averaged 73.4 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, works to get around the baseball.
Run: 4.83 runner in the 60.