@micahbuikema29 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
Micah
Buikema
Chicago Christian (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 197LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: OutKasts
5' 11" • 197LBSR/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: OutKasts
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
298
Distance (max)
2/19/24
78
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
8.15
60-yd
2/19/24
-
30-yd
1.88
10-yd
2/19/24
16.3
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
75
INF Velo
2/19/24
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
2/19/24
2.18 - 2.30
Pop Time
2/19/24
Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
2/20/23
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/20/23
1833
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
66.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
2/20/23
1534
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
2/20/23
1950
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Slider
61.7 - 64
Velo Range
2/20/23
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
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Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 197-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, open front foot, toe-taps and works back to even with a medium stride, looks to stay short to the ball. Level, direct bat path, line drive approach to the pull-side mostly. 67.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 75 mph. INF: Short, quick arm action, low 3/4 release. C: Short, whippy arm action, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop times. INF: Glove plays out front, smooth transfer, moves laterally with athleticism. C: One-knee setup, comfortable framing actions. Steady transfers, works in-line towards target.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Quiet swing, level path at times and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.65 pop times. Wide, tall setup, early out of the crouch, receives out in front.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Methodical windup into aggressive leg lift, strides closed.
Arm Action: RH. Two arm slots. Loose, long arm action.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Cutting action from both slots. T1881, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Thrown from an over-the-top slot, 11/5 depth with feel for the zone. T1987, 1950 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Slight horizontal action. T2012, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Thrown from a lower slot. Flashed fade, developing feel. T1601, 1534 average rpm.