Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

RHP
3B

Eric
DeCosta

Cincinnati
Wheaton Academy (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 220LBS
R/R • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: ESP Red 2024

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Pitching

Fastball

92
Velocity (max)
8/16/23
88 - 90
Velo Range
9/15/23
1975
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21

Changeup

78 - 81
Velo Range
7/19/23
1182
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21

Curveball

76 - 79
Velo Range
7/19/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)

Slider

81 - 83
Velo Range
9/15/23
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21
Power
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/27/21
375
Distance (max)
2/25/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/27/21
85.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/27/21
59
Hard Hit %
6/28/22
Run
7.44
60
3/27/21
4.1
30-yd
6/28/22
1.78
10-yd
6/28/22
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/28/22
Defense
85
INF Velo
6/28/22
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
3/27/21
2.13 - 2.20
Pop Time
3/27/21

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.64
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
13.3
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.44
Pop Time
2.13 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
72.0
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Position
7.64
60-yard
80
INF Velo
101
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Position
7.45
60-yard
85
INF Velo
100
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Position
7.44
60-yard
2.13 - 2.20
Pop Time
76
INF Velo
72
C Velo
95
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
101.3
Exit Velocity Avg
89.4
Distance Max
375
Distance Avg
217
Launch Angle Avg
15.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
99.8
Exit Velocity Avg
87.4
Distance Max
365
Distance Avg
218
Launch Angle Avg
24.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
95.0
Exit Velocity Avg
90.1
Distance Max
330
Distance Avg
215
Launch Angle Avg
14.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.3
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
375
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
90.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
330
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
23.8
Bat Speed Max
85.1
Bat Speed Avg
77.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.9
Bat Speed Max
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
25.7
Hand Speed Avg
24.8
Bat Speed Max
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
71.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
85.1
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
24.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1975
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1182
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2083
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
77.4
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 77.3
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,092
Spin Rate (max)
1,975
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.5
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.9
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,198
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 67.2
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,239
Spin Rate (max)
1,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.5
Grand Park Fall Championships
Sep 15, 2023
Pitching
90
Max FB
88 - 90
FB
81 - 83
SL
Midwest Premier Super 17
Aug 16, 2023
Pitching
92
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
77 - 81
SL
17U National Championship
Jul 19, 2023
Pitching
88
Max FB
84 - 87
FB
76 - 79
CB
78 - 81
CH
Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member)
Jun 21, 2023
Pitching
92
Max FB
87 - 90
FB
77 - 81
SL
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Pitching
78
Max FB
73 - 78
FB
64 - 67
CH
65 - 68
SL

Game Performance

2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.87
30 Yard Dash
4.21
60 Yard Dash
7.64
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.10
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.64
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
2.02
RSi (max)
2.02
RSi (avg)
2,073
Jump Power (max)
28.8
Jump Height (max)
28.3
Jump Height (avg)
West Suburban Open
Jun 28, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
8.1
Run Speed (avg)
2.63
RSi (max)
2.04
RSi (avg)
1,926
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
27.8
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
83.49
Edge Score
74.1
Edge Score
66.81

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

10/13/23

Verbally committed to Cincinnati.

9/23/23

RHP Eric DeCosta (Wheaton Academy, 2024) keeps impressing with every look. A riser in our recent ranking update, DeCosta is a 6-foot-4, 215-pound premium uncommitted right-handed arm. In the two innings of relief work, DeCosta punched out four batters with a fastball playing up to 91 mph and sat 89-90 mph. A true slider with an average of 2500 rpm played as the main secondary off-speed, throwin with confidence at 80-81 mph.

3/02/23

1B Eric DeCosta (Wheaton Academy) is another right-handed hitter with an impressive frame and present bat strength. DeCosta has a 6-foot-4, 215-pound, long, high-waisted frame with plenty of more physical development to tap into down the road and creates leverage and bat strength in his swing. DeCosta swings with controlled intent, natural loft throughout and registered a 101.3 mph max exit velocity and 375’ max batted ball, both land him in the top-three from the event. Powerful right-handed swing with more to tap into moving forward. 

2/25/23

Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-4, 215-pounds. Large, physical frame, high waist with long levers.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, works back to even with a medium stride, quiet hands pre-pitch.  Stays through the zone, creates some bat-speed with an uphill path at times, uses the whole field.
Power: 101 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 375’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short out of the glove, high 3/4 release. Changes slots on the move.
Defense: Steady actions, two-hand gather out front, receives the ball with soft hands.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60. 

2/25/23
1B Eric DeCosta (Wheaton Academy) is another right-handed hitter with an impressive frame and present bat strength. DeCosta has a 6-foot-4, 215-pound, long, high-waisted frame with plenty of more physical development to tap into down the road and creates leverage and bat strength in his swing. DeCosta swings with controlled intent, natural loft throughout and registered a 101.3 mph max exit velocity and 375’ max batted ball, both land him in the top-three from the event. Powerful right-handed swing with more to tap into moving forward.
6/28/22

 

Switch-hitting Eric DeCosta (Wheaton Warrenville South, 2024) is a 6-foot-4, 205-pound with all kinds of upside and power potential at the plate. It's a loose swing from both sides of the plate with more jump off the barrel and loud contact coming from the right-side of the plate. The swing stays on-plane working with natural loft throughout and controlled intent. High-follow bat and frame in the 2024 class. 

6/28/22

Positional Profile: 1B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Long limbs, strong build with evenly distributed weight.
Hit: SH. Tall, open stance, knee knock load. RH: Strong, level, out front, well above-average bat speed, backspin line drives, pull side strength. LH: Slightly uphill pull approach, line drive, loose,
Power: 99.8 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 365’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, can play on the move.
Defense: Soft hands, some feel, strong arm, clean exchange.
Run: 7.45 runner in the 60. 

3/27/21

Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, flashes rhythm, lands slightly closed, works in line to target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78, 73-78 mph. Mostly straight, worked glove side of plate.
SL: 65-68 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual action, worked arm side of plate. T2198, 2082 average rpm.
CH: 64-67 mph. Flashes downward action. T3647, 1674 average rpm.

Hit

Hit: SH. Tall, open setup, short stride. Fluid swing works efficiently uphill. advanced bat speed with an average of 71.1 MPH, works inside the ball, consistently used middle of the field, hard contact, line drives.
Power: 94.99 max exit velocity, averaged 90.05 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. INF - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.13-2.20 pop times. Catcher: quick exchange/feet. Infield: steady hands, plays with proper direction, flashes body control.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60. 

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