22.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/20
CLASS OF 2023
3B
3B
Owen
Piazza
Aurora University
Sycamore (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Raiders Baseball Academy (RBA)
Sycamore (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Raiders Baseball Academy (RBA)
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/25/20
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
10/25/20
-
Hard Hit %
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/25/20
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/25/20
272
Distance (max)
10/25/20
50
Sweet Spot %
10/25/20
7.84
60
10/25/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
10/25/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
2/22/20
76 - 78
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
68 - 71
Velo Range
2/22/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/18/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
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.
7.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
52.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
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Aurora commit. Stands at a strong 5-foot-10, 185-pounds. Started on the mound for the Spartans in their 3A super-sectional game. Stretch-only delivery, throws with intent and effort downhill, finishes on a strong lead leg that lands in-line. Compact arm action with high ¾ release. Fastball touched 87 mph in the first, sat 83-86 mph throughout, working mostly straight. Mixed in a curveball that sat 73-76 mph with 11/5 shape, swing-and-miss pitch, 2300 rpm spin rate. An impressive look from the senior headed to Aurora University.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-8, 170-pounds. Compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall balanced setup, short leg lift. Quick hands, long level swing, middle of the field approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.84 runner in the 60.
Piazza has seen his velocity tick up slightly from the winter (73-75, T76 mph) to 76-78 mph in Friday’s outing. The loose arm right-hander mixed in a steady set of 65-67 mph breaking balls and ended up striking out nine in 4.2 innings pitched.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Compact frame, durable lower half.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery. Smooth rhythm, works in line, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Long and clean arm action. Works from a 3/4 arm angle.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Plays mostly straight, occasional slight run. Showed control of strike zone.
CB: 62-64 mph. 11/5 shape. Nice depth with gradual action. Maintained fastball arm speed.
CH: 68-71 mph. Plays with fading action. Maintains near fastball arm speed.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Compact frame, durable lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, pre-pitch load and short stride. Simple swing, level path, works gap-to-gap.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Secures the baseball, transfer works on-line with the target.
Run: 8.52 runner in the 60.
5-foot-2, 125-pound, two-way prospect. On the mound, right-handed pitcher, forward rocker step, tall and fall delivery, stays on-line, lands square with regular effort throughout. Long arm action out of a high ¾ to ¾ release. Fastball, sinking action, 58-61 mph. Curveball 12/6 to 11/5 shape, near fastball arm speed, 52-53 mph. Changeup, flashed sinking action at times, 53-57 mph. Right-handed hitter, balanced setup, short stride, long bat path and 68 mph exit velocity from a tee. On the infield, clean transfer, long arm action, high ¾ slot and throws topped at 61 mph across the infield. 9.27 runner in the 60.