90
Velocity (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
RHP
Michael
Barker
Arkansas State
O'Fallon (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 175LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: GBA
O'Fallon (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 175LBS
L/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: GBA
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 90
Velo Range
3/11/24
2074
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/22
Changeup
80 - 81
Velo Range
3/11/24
1513
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/22
Curveball
69 - 71
Velo Range
3/13/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
9/27/22
1908
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
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).
2074
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.
25.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
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).
1513
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).
66.8
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).
1908
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).
2022 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.5
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.8
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,256
Spin Rate (max)
2,074
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.5
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,933
Spin Rate (max)
1,908
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,513
Spin Rate (max)
1,513
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
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.
2022 Battle for the Arch (Invite-Only)
Sep 27, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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- GBA Scout Day: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: Newcomers - Dec 2, 2022
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- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 9 O'Fallon - Mar 11, 2022
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Arkansas State commit, and currently ranked No. 56 in the state is an upside arm to follow this spring. Barker got the ball to start for the Panthers on Saturday and tossed three innings only allowing one earned run on two hits, two walks, while punching out three. His fastball sat 86-89 mph (T90) early on before settling in the mid 80’s. He had an advanced feel for the bottom of the zone with his breaker, often locating at the knees of opposing hitters at 69-71 mph. He also tossed in a changeup at 81 mph as more of a show pitch in the outing.
Verbally committed to Arkansas State.
Uncommitted. Lanky 6-foot-3, 170-pound frame with long, protectable limbs. Entered the game in the fourth for the Panthers and hurled three key relief innings en route to a win. Quick tempo and pace throughout, simple tall/fall type delivery, stays connected with the rubber to front foot strike, closes off slightly at landing. Fluid mover, noticeable upside on the hill. Short continuous arm path, finishes from an over-the-top slot. Fastball touched 87 mph early, settled into the mid-80s as his outing went on. Most effective down in the zone and on the glove side corner, comfortable working that side of the plate with consistency. Changed pace with a 68-70 mph curveball with depth and gradual downer spin to it, landing it for strikes. Flashed a changeup to left-handed hitters at 76-77 mph with some sink. An upside arm that’s still on the market.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 6-3, 162-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch-only, simple delivery, repeats, lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.5, 81-84 mph. Plays clean out of the hand, mostly straight, late finish through the zone. T2256, 2074 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Slurvy shape, 11/5 plane. T1933, 1908 average rpm.
CH: 70-70 mph. T1513, 1513 average rpm.
Michael has a simple, efficient stretch-only delivery and his arm plays short from a high ¾ slot. His fastball played clean out of the hand with straight action and late hop through the zone at times, going to an 11/5 breaking ball with ability to land it for strikes. Michael had an extremely efficient two innings of work, going 1-2-3 both innings.