The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.12
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 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).
80.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.55
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 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
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.34
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.24
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.39 - 2.51
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
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
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.12
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.12
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
78.94
Edge Score
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.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
Positional Profile: C/SS Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame. Delivery: Fluid, athletic delivery, directional, tall and fall. Arm Action: RH. Clean, highly-athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T84.5, 80-82 mph. Straight, control in the zone. T2090, 2023 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Above-average feel, 11/5 shape, depth and tight spin. T1890, 1799 average rpm. CH: 73-74 mph. Fastball arm speed, straight changeup, feel for the zone. T1701, 1625 average rpm.
9/27/22
Positional Profile: C/SS Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame. Hits: RHH. Athletic setup, pre-pitch rhythm and load. Fluid swing, length through the zone, line-drive approach and uses the middle of the field. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 MPH. 356' max distance. Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, loose, clean arm, plays with life and carry; on the bag. Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop times. Flexible hips, quiet actions, soft hands, clean and athletic out of the chute. Run: 7.09 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 78.94 Edge Score
9/27/22
The lone two-way prospect on Team Illinois, Seth Impson (Springfield, 2024) continues to impress everytime we get our eyes on him and came away a winner once again. Impson has a lean, athletic, 6-foot, 165-pound frame with more physicality to come and athleticism to all parts of his game. At the plate he stayed loose and easy, lining hard contact back up the middle with fluid rhythm throughout BP, flashing sneaky juice with his furthest batted ball traveling 356’. He finished game play 2-for-2 with a double and HBP. Behind the plate, he is an active, bouncy defender and his arm plays clean and quick with accuracy and a 2.02 low pop time. He also hopped on the mound and struck out four, walked one and did not give up a hit in two innings of work, running his fastball up to 84.5 mph with a three-pitch repertoire.
8/10/22
C/RHP Seth Impson (Springfield, 2024) emerged a two-way follow from this event from Central Illinois. At 6-foot, 165-pounds, Impson’s biggest attribute may be his work behind the plate, where he’s a steady receiver with a quick release, popping 1.87-to-1.94 during his workout, topping at 80 mph from the crouch. His arm strength translated to the mound, pumping his fastball at 83-86 mph while flashing feel for a curveball and changeup.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Delivery: Athletic mover, coils with a high leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders remain level down the mound, stride is long and works in-line with the plate. Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Life through the zone with slight finish to the arm-side. T2302, 2159 average rpm. CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 downer shape, flashed late bite. T2053, 1947 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, finishes to the arm-side. T1720, 1592 average rpm.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build. Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, slight leg-lift trigger and finishes on balance. Long path, free independent hands, works the opposite field with natural lift through the zone. Reached base at a high-clip during game play. Finished game one, 1-for-1 with a walk and two runs scored. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 308' max distance. Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Arm plays loose, easy and quick from a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with life and carry, around the second base bag. Defense: 1.87-1.94 pop times. Athletic defender behind the plate, plays with bounce and quick feet. Soft hands and quick glove-to-hand release. Fluid overall actions. Run: 7.12 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 64.41 Edge Score
5/04/22
Uncommitted. Wiry, lean frame, 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Started on the mound and took down a talented Normal University lineup, going all seven innings with no earned runs, five hits, five strikeouts and not walking a single batter. The right-hander’s arm plays with a clean arm-path into a ¾ slot. Impson works with a repeatable delivery down the mound, gliding from balance point into a stride that remains in-line; his shoulder mobility is above-average, loading his scaps and creating hip-shoulder separation at foot-strike. His fastball played mostly in the 80-83 mph range, reaching back for 85 mph once; coming out of the hand with some life to the arm-side and controlling the zone, also setting up his secondary. He went to his slider often, missing barrels and commanding over the zone with short 10/4 shape and throwing to both righties and lefties, 70-73 mph. Intriguing upside 2024 right-hander to follow.
7/20/21
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Delivery: Fluid/up-tempo delivery, drop and drive lower-half, showed the ability to lead with his front hip down the mound and gain momentum. Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick high 3/4 slot. FB: T79.2, 74.8-78.8 mph. Generally straight but able to land for strikes, kept mostly on the corners. T2036, 1889 average rpm. CH: 70.0-71.7 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, generally kept down in the zone. T1883, 1665 average rpm.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement, toe-taps into a short stride. Athletic/repeatable swing, loose/whippy arms through the zone, level path to the ball with a line drive approach. Power: 90.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 299' max distance. Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short/quick over-the-top arm action. Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Confident receiver of the baseball, quick/clean transfer out of the glove with fluid and directional footwork from the crouch. Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
8/22/20
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build. Hit: SHH. Switch-hitter, showed well from both sides. Right-handed swing looks to be slightly ahead of left-handed. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride. Simple swing, athletic swing, controls the barrel, stays short to the ball at times and line-drive approach. Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. 73.50 mph max bat speed, according to Blast. Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action, plays from an over-the-top slot. Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop times. Vocal behind the plate. Plays with bounce, athletic actions. Clean, quick and efficient out of the crouch; works on-line and gains ground through release. Flexible hips, soft hands and soft blocker. Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
3/08/20
Positional Profile: C/SS Body: 5-8, 136-pounds. Defense: 2.19-2.43 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, feet work direct to target, clean exchange, quick release, strong blocker. Arm: S/R. C - 70 mph. Short and loose arm action, over-the-top slot. Hit: S/R. Balanced setup, smooth load from right side, leg kick trigger. More natural from right side, short and level path, line drive approach, repeats. Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
10/12/19
Positional Profile: C. Follow 2024 prospect. Body: 5-foot-8, 136-pounds. High-waisted, well-proportioned frame. Hit: RHH. Tall setup, confident look in the box, short leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, long through the zone, occasional pull-side tendencies. Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot and loose out front. Defense: 2.39-2.51 pop times. Athletic setup, flexible hips, natural and fluid out of the crouch. Bounces behind the plate, agile block. Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.
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Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame.
Delivery: Fluid, athletic delivery, directional, tall and fall.
Arm Action: RH. Clean, highly-athletic arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84.5, 80-82 mph. Straight, control in the zone. T2090, 2023 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Above-average feel, 11/5 shape, depth and tight spin. T1890, 1799 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Fastball arm speed, straight changeup, feel for the zone. T1701, 1625 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Long-levered, high-waisted frame.
Hits: RHH. Athletic setup, pre-pitch rhythm and load. Fluid swing, length through the zone, line-drive approach and uses the middle of the field.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 MPH. 356' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. Short, loose, clean arm, plays with life and carry; on the bag.
Defense: 2.02-2.09 pop times. Flexible hips, quiet actions, soft hands, clean and athletic out of the chute.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 78.94 Edge Score
The lone two-way prospect on Team Illinois, Seth Impson (Springfield, 2024) continues to impress everytime we get our eyes on him and came away a winner once again. Impson has a lean, athletic, 6-foot, 165-pound frame with more physicality to come and athleticism to all parts of his game. At the plate he stayed loose and easy, lining hard contact back up the middle with fluid rhythm throughout BP, flashing sneaky juice with his furthest batted ball traveling 356’. He finished game play 2-for-2 with a double and HBP. Behind the plate, he is an active, bouncy defender and his arm plays clean and quick with accuracy and a 2.02 low pop time. He also hopped on the mound and struck out four, walked one and did not give up a hit in two innings of work, running his fastball up to 84.5 mph with a three-pitch repertoire.
C/RHP Seth Impson (Springfield, 2024) emerged a two-way follow from this event from Central Illinois. At 6-foot, 165-pounds, Impson’s biggest attribute may be his work behind the plate, where he’s a steady receiver with a quick release, popping 1.87-to-1.94 during his workout, topping at 80 mph from the crouch. His arm strength translated to the mound, pumping his fastball at 83-86 mph while flashing feel for a curveball and changeup.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Delivery: Athletic mover, coils with a high leg-lift into balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders remain level down the mound, stride is long and works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Clean arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.5, 83-85 mph. Life through the zone with slight finish to the arm-side. T2302, 2159 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. 11/5 downer shape, flashed late bite. T2053, 1947 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Thrown with intent, finishes to the arm-side. T1720, 1592 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 165-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hits: RHH. Balanced setup, slight leg-lift trigger and finishes on balance. Long path, free independent hands, works the opposite field with natural lift through the zone. Reached base at a high-clip during game play. Finished game one, 1-for-1 with a walk and two runs scored.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Arm plays loose, easy and quick from a high 3/4 slot. Throws play with life and carry, around the second base bag.
Defense: 1.87-1.94 pop times. Athletic defender behind the plate, plays with bounce and quick feet. Soft hands and quick glove-to-hand release. Fluid overall actions.
Run: 7.12 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 64.41 Edge Score
Uncommitted. Wiry, lean frame, 5-foot-11, 165-pounds. Started on the mound and took down a talented Normal University lineup, going all seven innings with no earned runs, five hits, five strikeouts and not walking a single batter. The right-hander’s arm plays with a clean arm-path into a ¾ slot. Impson works with a repeatable delivery down the mound, gliding from balance point into a stride that remains in-line; his shoulder mobility is above-average, loading his scaps and creating hip-shoulder separation at foot-strike. His fastball played mostly in the 80-83 mph range, reaching back for 85 mph once; coming out of the hand with some life to the arm-side and controlling the zone, also setting up his secondary. He went to his slider often, missing barrels and commanding over the zone with short 10/4 shape and throwing to both righties and lefties, 70-73 mph. Intriguing upside 2024 right-hander to follow.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Fluid/up-tempo delivery, drop and drive lower-half, showed the ability to lead with his front hip down the mound and gain momentum.
Arm Action: RH. Loose/quick high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.2, 74.8-78.8 mph. Generally straight but able to land for strikes, kept mostly on the corners. T2036, 1889 average rpm.
CH: 70.0-71.7 mph. Thrown with fastball arm-speed, generally kept down in the zone. T1883, 1665 average rpm.
Hit: SH. Balanced setup with minimal pre-pitch movement, toe-taps into a short stride. Athletic/repeatable swing, loose/whippy arms through the zone, level path to the ball with a line drive approach.
Power: 90.7 max exit velocity, averaged 84.7 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short/quick over-the-top arm action.
Defense: 2.01-2.09 pop times. Confident receiver of the baseball, quick/clean transfer out of the glove with fluid and directional footwork from the crouch.
Run: 7.55 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned build.
Hit: SHH. Switch-hitter, showed well from both sides. Right-handed swing looks to be slightly ahead of left-handed. Balanced setup, pre-pitch rhythm, short stride. Simple swing, athletic swing, controls the barrel, stays short to the ball at times and line-drive approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. 73.50 mph max bat speed, according to Blast.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short, loose arm action, plays from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop times. Vocal behind the plate. Plays with bounce, athletic actions. Clean, quick and efficient out of the crouch; works on-line and gains ground through release. Flexible hips, soft hands and soft blocker.
Run: 7.70 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-8, 136-pounds.
Defense: 2.19-2.43 pop times. Athletic behind the plate, feet work direct to target, clean exchange, quick release, strong blocker.
Arm: S/R. C - 70 mph. Short and loose arm action, over-the-top slot.
Hit: S/R. Balanced setup, smooth load from right side, leg kick trigger. More natural from right side, short and level path, line drive approach, repeats.
Power: 78 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C. Follow 2024 prospect.
Body: 5-foot-8, 136-pounds. High-waisted, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, confident look in the box, short leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, long through the zone, occasional pull-side tendencies.
Power: 73 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 64 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot and loose out front.
Defense: 2.39-2.51 pop times. Athletic setup, flexible hips, natural and fluid out of the crouch. Bounces behind the plate, agile block.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.