22.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/25/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
3B
Derrick
Pomatto
Joliet Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 9" • 204.2LBS
R/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
5' 9" • 204.2LBSR/R • 16yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
7/09/24
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/04/24
18
Hard Hit %
6/04/24
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/04/24
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/04/24
284
Distance (max)
6/27/23
70
Sweet Spot %
4/13/22
7.07
60
6/04/24
3.97
30-yd
6/27/23
1.71
10-yd
6/27/23
19.3
Run speed (max)
6/27/23
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
7/09/24
1.97 - 2.12
Pop Time
6/04/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.43
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.38 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
278
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
84.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
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.
33.8
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).
77.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
127
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.9
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.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
West Suburban Rising Stars ID
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
235
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
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.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.3
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.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout IL/WI/CA
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.47
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.71
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Northwest Suburban Summer ID
Jul 9, 2024
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.47
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.84
RSi (max)
29.0
Jump Height (max)
McCook Rising Stars ID
Apr 13, 2022
Swift
8
SwiftSixtyYard
1.75
10-yd
2
SwiftTenYard
4
SwiftThirtyYard
4.17
30-yd
7.68
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
72.68
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Northwest Suburban ID: Position Player Analysis - Sep 6, 2024
- Top Tier Scout Day: HQ Takeaways - Aug 22, 2024
- Northwest Suburban Summer ID: Preview - Jul 8, 2024
- Illinois Junior Future Games: Recap Stories, Day Three - Jul 29, 2023
- Illinois Junior Future Games: Recap Stories, Day Two - Jul 28, 2023
- McCook Rising Stars ID: Statistical Analysis - Apr 18, 2022
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Physical
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.
C Derrick Pomatto (Joliet Catholic, 2027) is a young backstop to know from the day. He looks to be a well-rounded player, pairing quality defense with a strong right-handed swing at the plate. Defensively, he showed a clean glove-to-hand operation with a pop-time as low as 1.97, topping out at 76 mph while keeping his throws around the bag. At the plate, he has a simple swing that is quick from launch, working flat through the zone with line-drives to the whole field (T92 mph EV).
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds. Strong, sturdy, well-proportioned.
Hit: RHH. Slightly crouched setup, small leg lift with longer stride. Controlled and balanced through finish. Strong hands, works to stay on top of the ball, uses the whole field. 64.9 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 278’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Compact, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14-2.31 pop times. One-knee receiver, steady hands. Steady actions out of the crouch, intentful, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Derrick Pomatto, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Strong frame, easy stride. Level bat plane, hard contact to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, compact slot, throws well for age.
Defense: 2.18-2.43 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground with lower half,
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Derrick Pomatto, Joliet Catholic (IL), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Strong frame, easy stride. Level bat plane, hard contact to all fields.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72.9 mph. 284' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, compact slot, throws well for age.
Defense: 2.18-2.43 pop times. Clean transfer, gains ground with lower half,
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.71 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide, open setup. Short stride. Strong hands, quick/direct to the ball with a level path, bat-speed, easy pop off the bat.
Power: 77.6 max exit velocity, averaged 71.6 mph. 235’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short quick actions with carry.
Defense: 2.38-2.5 pop times. Plays through the baseball, stays in legs well.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Derrick Pomatto and Elijah Lewis are two members of the 2027 class with advanced right-handed swings that should continue to project down the road. Pomatto impressed with some easy pop off the bat, boasting strong/direct hands to the ball with a flat path.