The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
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).
4.34
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
9.7
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).
5.34
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.80 - 2.92
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
57.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
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.
RHP Josh Efflandt (Wauconda, 2024) has made a big jump in velocity since our last look in 2022. In a little over a year’s time Efflandt has seen his max fastball climb from 81.9 mph to 88.6. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-hander showed an athletic delivery down the mound paired with a quick arm with acceleration out front. His fastball sat 85-88 mph, topping out at 88.6 mph (event high) with ride and carry through the zone (average of 16.1 IVB). His curveball flashed a sharp bite with 12/6 action, reaching a top spin rate of 2306. Rounding out his arsenal, Efflandt threw a change-up with fade to the armside.
6/13/23
Positional Profile: RHP/C Body: 6-0, 172-pounds. Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works athletically downhill. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with arm speed out front, H3/4 slot. FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Life on it with some ride. T2269, 2164 average rpm. CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp bite, 12/6 action, has feel for the zone. T2307, 2214 average rpm. CH: 80-82 mph. Hard, fades to the armside. T1840, 1711 average rpm. ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame. Delivery: Easy, highly repeatable delivery. Level shoulders. Lands on line. Arm Action: RH. Compact, loose arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. FB: T81.9, 78.7-81.1 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in and around zone. T2043, 1936 average rpm. CB: 64.2-68.4 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T2291, 2191 average rpm. CH: 72.1-73.7 mph. Plays well off the fastball. Maintains arm speed. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T1591, 1458 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Drops hands slightly at foot strike. Uphill path to the ball creates natural lift. Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 309’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Over-the-top arm slot. Defense: 2.05 - 2.09 pop times. Off-balance. Appears unsure of himself at times. Quick, easy exchange. Run: 4.34 runner home-to-first.
2/27/21
Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, lanky frame; upside levers. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, front toe starts pointed inward, slight bat wrap at load, short stride. Long and uphill bat path, hits out front. Power: 76.46 max exit velocity, averaged 68.14 mph. 258’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action works from an over-the-top angle. Accurate throws to the bag from the crouch, comes out clean. Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Starts upright from the crouch, tall posture at gather, soft hands receive the baseball in rhythm. Quick feet from the crouch, loose clean exchange with a quick trigger release. Plays around the baseball on the outfield in a tempo'd rhythm. Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
1/27/19
5-foot-3, 103-pound, right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. Offensively, hit from a balanced set up, short stride, uphill path, gap-gap approach. 53 mph exit velocity off the tee. From the outfield, quick exchange, aggressively attacks the baseball, with a short over the top arm action, throws clocked at 61 mph. Behind the plate, quick fluid footwork, clean exchange and 57 mph from behind the plate. Pop times ranged between 2.80-2.92. 5.34 runner from home to first.
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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.
Verbally committed to Illinois-Springfield.
RHP Josh Efflandt (Wauconda, 2024) has made a big jump in velocity since our last look in 2022. In a little over a year’s time Efflandt has seen his max fastball climb from 81.9 mph to 88.6. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound right-hander showed an athletic delivery down the mound paired with a quick arm with acceleration out front. His fastball sat 85-88 mph, topping out at 88.6 mph (event high) with ride and carry through the zone (average of 16.1 IVB). His curveball flashed a sharp bite with 12/6 action, reaching a top spin rate of 2306. Rounding out his arsenal, Efflandt threw a change-up with fade to the armside.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 6-0, 172-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery, works athletically downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with arm speed out front, H3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 86-89 mph. Life on it with some ride. T2269, 2164 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Sharp bite, 12/6 action, has feel for the zone. T2307, 2214 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Hard, fades to the armside. T1840, 1711 average rpm.
ATH: 7.59 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.13 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Delivery: Easy, highly repeatable delivery. Level shoulders. Lands on line.
Arm Action: RH. Compact, loose arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T81.9, 78.7-81.1 mph. Plays straight. Consistently in and around zone. T2043, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 64.2-68.4 mph. 11/5 shape. Depth. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T2291, 2191 average rpm.
CH: 72.1-73.7 mph. Plays well off the fastball. Maintains arm speed. Feel for the outer half of the plate. T1591, 1458 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched setup, short stride. Drops hands slightly at foot strike. Uphill path to the ball creates natural lift.
Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 309’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.05 - 2.09 pop times. Off-balance. Appears unsure of himself at times. Quick, easy exchange.
Run: 4.34 runner home-to-first.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Lean, lanky frame; upside levers.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, front toe starts pointed inward, slight bat wrap at load, short stride. Long and uphill bat path, hits out front.
Power: 76.46 max exit velocity, averaged 68.14 mph. 258’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. OF - 77 mph. Short and loose arm action works from an over-the-top angle. Accurate throws to the bag from the crouch, comes out clean.
Defense: 2.07-2.12 pop times. Worked out behind the plate and in the outfield. Starts upright from the crouch, tall posture at gather, soft hands receive the baseball in rhythm. Quick feet from the crouch, loose clean exchange with a quick trigger release. Plays around the baseball on the outfield in a tempo'd rhythm.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
5-foot-3, 103-pound, right-handed hitting catcher and outfielder. Offensively, hit from a balanced set up, short stride, uphill path, gap-gap approach. 53 mph exit velocity off the tee. From the outfield, quick exchange, aggressively attacks the baseball, with a short over the top arm action, throws clocked at 61 mph. Behind the plate, quick fluid footwork, clean exchange and 57 mph from behind the plate. Pop times ranged between 2.80-2.92. 5.34 runner from home to first.