83.1
Velocity (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Danny
Newman
Wauconda (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 195LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Illinois Lightning
6' 0" • 195LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Illinois Lightning
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
2/11/23
2422
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
75.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
2/11/23
1803
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/11/23
1886
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Slider
71 - 71.5
Velo Range
8/08/23
2080
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/13/21
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/13/21
277
Distance (max)
3/13/21
60
Sweet Spot %
3/13/21
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/13/21
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
3/13/21
16.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.08
60
3/13/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
69
INF Velo
3/13/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
10.1
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).
5.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
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.
21.4
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 I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1899
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.
24.8
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).
67.4
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).
1788
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).
68.1
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).
1779
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).
71.2
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).
2080
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Cutter
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).
2422
Cutter
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).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
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).
1916
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.
25.7
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).
65.4
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).
1747
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).
66.4
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).
1687
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).
68.0
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).
2031
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Cutter
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).
2158
Cutter
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).
73.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
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).
1993
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.
27.5
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).
62.8
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).
1774
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).
65.9
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).
1252
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 75.1
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,009
Spin Rate (max)
1,785
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.3
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
1,753
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.5
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,147
Spin Rate (max)
2,080
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 66.0
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,914
Spin Rate (max)
1,803
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.8
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,220
Spin Rate (max)
2,161
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.7
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,965
Spin Rate (max)
1,886
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,765
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
78.4
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 78.1
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,453
Spin Rate (max)
2,422
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Illinois Lightning Scout Day
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.9
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,916
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 65.9
Velo Range
63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,814
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 68.9
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
2,031
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,720
Spin Rate (max)
1,687
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Cutter
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,203
Spin Rate (max)
2,158
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
O'Hare Preseason I.D.
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.1
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,120
Spin Rate (max)
1,993
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.5
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 63.2
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,774
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.3
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 66.1
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,408
Spin Rate (max)
1,252
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2021
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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)
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
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.
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.84
RSi (max)
1.84
RSi (avg)
1,581
Jump Power (max)
25.3
Jump Height (max)
25.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 25, 2023
- PBRT The Rock Summer Championships: 17U Takeaways - Aug 2, 2023
- McHenry Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2023
- Illinois Lightning Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 18, 2022
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 2 - Jun 26, 2021
- McHenry Future Prospects Showcase: Player Analysis - Mar 17, 2020
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Verbally committed to Black Hawk JC.
Uncommitted. The southpaw dominated over his seven innings of work, not allowing a single run on five hits, striking out eight. Newman worked his fastball up to 82 mph and paired off a 1/7 breaking ball in the low 70s.
A Southpaw to make note of is LHP Danny Newman (Wauconda). Newman worked his fastball up to 83 mph, sitting 81-82 mph life through the zone and to his arm-side. His best secondary offering looked to be a sharp 1/7 breaking ball at 70-72 mph - pairing with a tight 2/8 cutter at 76-78 mph (T2453 RPM). His final offering was a fading changeup at 76 mph.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, coils into a medium leg-lift, drop and drive lower-half, stride works in-line.
Arm Action: LH. Long out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Life through the zone and to the arm-side. T2220, 2161 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. Sharp, late 1/7 break with depth and feel for the zone. T1965, 1886 average rpm.
CH: 76-76 mph. Thrown with intent, fades to the arm-side. T1765, 1719 average rpm.
CUT: 76-78 mph. Short lateral break.
As only a rising junior, LHP Danny Newman (Wauconda, 2024) showed impressive control over five pitches throughout his pen. The southpaw controls his body well, repeating with ease and striding slightly across his body. His fastball sat in the 73-76 mph range, sinking through the zone to his arm-side. He then went to a cutter at 70-72 mph that worked off a short 2/8 plane with horizontal cutting action, thrown for strikes. Moving on to his breaking balls, Newman showed to have feel for both a 1/7 curveball at 65-66 mph and 2/8 slider at 67-69 mph, landing both for strikes. His final offering was a fading changeup at 65-67 mph.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Drop/drive delivery with some effort, works in line, lands squared.
Arm Action: LH. Short loose arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T73, 72-73 mph. Plays straight. T2120, 1993 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Late breaking 1/7 action, thrown for strike at the bottom of the zone. T1813, 1773 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Fading action, thrown for strikes. T1407, 1251 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, drop pre-pitch load, high leg kick. Short swing, line drive gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 81.58 max exit velocity, averaged 76.41 mph. 276’ max distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 69 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Fields low to high, average hands.
Run: 8.08 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 5-foot-7, 120-pounds. Lean, upside frame.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchanges and plays athletically.
Arm: LH. INF - 66 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Hit: LHH. Slightly crouched, open setup, pre-pitch load back, leg-kick stride. Short, level bat path with a line-drive approach.
Power: 59 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.42 runner, home-to-first.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, smooth rhythm, level shoulders, works in-line and lands square.
Arm Action: LH. Short, loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T65, 64-65 mph. Slight arm side run action.
CB: 55-56 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual movement.
CH: 57 mph. Arm side run action.