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Velocity (max)
3/17/26
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
1B
Grayson
Waters
Oak Park-River Forest (HS) • IL
6' 5" • 200LBS
L/L • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North Black
6' 5" • 200LBSL/L • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks North Black
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
3/17/26
2146
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/25
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
6/26/25
1686
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/24
Curveball
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/21/26
2387
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Slider
75 - 76
Velo Range
7/15/26
2241
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/09/25
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/24
308
Distance (max)
2/09/25
38
Sweet Spot %
2/11/24
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/24
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/24
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.21
60-yd
2/09/25
3.97
30-yd
2/09/25
1.69
10-yd
2/09/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
2/09/25
80
INF Velo
2/09/25
76
OF Velo
2/11/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.04
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.7297
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.6961
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.3
Exit Velocity (max)
74.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.8
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
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).
1936
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.
22.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Curveball
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).
2387
Curveball
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).
71.9
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).
2241
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Splitter
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).
1496
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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).
83.3
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).
2139
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.
25.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Curveball
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).
2256
Curveball
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).
75.8
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).
1540
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).
68.3
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).
2204
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1905
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.
25.0
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Curveball
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
Curveball
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).
69.6
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).
1686
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
86.3
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 86.2
Velo Range
85.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,092
Spin Rate (max)
1,936
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.7
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 73.7
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,427
Spin Rate (max)
2,387
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.8
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.7
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,379
Spin Rate (max)
2,241
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 75.8
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,496
Spin Rate (max)
1,496
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.0
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 85.1
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,321
Spin Rate (max)
2,146
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 74.5
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,222
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.8
Velocity (max)
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,086
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
72.9
Velocity (max)
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
82.7
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 82.6
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,262
Spin Rate (max)
2,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,413
Spin Rate (max)
2,334
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 68.1
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.7
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,678
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.6
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.3
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,905
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.8
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,988
Spin Rate (max)
1,908
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,859
Spin Rate (max)
1,686
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
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2024
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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.
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.1
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
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
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.04
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.
2026
2025
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
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.
7.21
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 9, 2025
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.60
RSI (max)
19.4
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
2024
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.
84.09
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.
68.97
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Playoff Scout Blog - Jun 9, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 2, 2026
- Week 4 Games - Apr 15, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Data Dive - Mar 9, 2026
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 6, 2026
- 2025 Illinois State Games LHP Analysis: Class of 2027 - Oct 2, 2025
- Illinois 2027 Rankings: Risers & Newcomers - May 6, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 21, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 18, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Takeaways - Feb 13, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Positional Data Dive - Feb 12, 2025
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitching Data Dive - Feb 12, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Average Changeup Horizontal Movement - Dec 3, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 30, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Apr 26, 2024
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2024
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Physical
2026
2025
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Uncommitted, ranked No. 76 in the state. 6-foot-4, 192-pound frame, lean with a high waist, plenty more room to add strength throughout. Started on the mound and threw it better than the line would suggest against a strong Mount Carmel lineup, going five innings with four earned runs, three walks and three strikeouts. The left-hander uses his levers well to get down the mound, working in-line with a slight drop/drive lower-half. Full arm action that is loose and uninterrupted, ¾ release, some deception to it. Fastball jumps and plays up, 86-89 mph, held 86-87 mph through six, natural run. Curveball played with some sweeping and slurve action, 74-75 mph, could land it for strikes. Changeup showed natural fade in the 75-76 mph range. High ceiling southpaw that schools should be on this summer.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 70 in the state. Trim, 6-foot-4, 192-pound frame. Got the ball to start for the Huskies. A loose, easy mover down the mound, Waters works with an easy arm out of a high ¾ window. His fastball sat 83-85 mph with armside run at times, paired with a 74-75 mph curveball that showed depth and chase potential. An uncommitted name to continue to follow as we enter the summer.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 192-pounds. Long-levered, wiry frame, room for additional strength.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, leg kick into balance point, drop adn drive down the mound, in line to the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm action, loose, 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. Life out of the hand, some feel to land. T2092, 1936 average rpm.
CB: 73-74 mph. Two plane action, some feel to locate. T2427, 2387 average rpm.
SL: 71-73 mph. Bigger action, strikes. T2379, 2241 average rpm.
SPLT: 74-76 mph. Heavy tumbling action with feel.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 180-pounds. Long-levered, projectable frame with more strength to come.
Delivery: Deliberate delivery, easy lift into a medium balance point, soft landing in-line, long-levered with whip.
Arm Action: LH. Full arm circle, long action, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T86, 82-85 mph. Stays on top of the ball with some run. T2321, 2146 average rpm.
CB: 72-74 mph. Quick break near the zone. T2333, 2222 average rpm.
SL: 73-73 mph. Similar to curveball. T2086, 2086 average rpm.
SPLT: 73-73 mph. Flashed, downer action.
Waters would pitch an inning of relief during Sparks’ Saturday evening matchup, allowing no baserunners while collecting a pair of strikeouts. Showed an 83-85 mph fastball to go along with a low-70s breaking ball. Projectable 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame. Name to follow in Illinois’ 2027 class.
+ Waters is a high-waisted and long-levered 6-foot-3, 170-pound southpaw to follow. His arm plays long and loose from a ¾ slot, paired with a controlled and repeatable operation down the mound. Waters’ fastball sat 80-82 mph with a heavy finish to it with arm-side run. His curveball showed to be an out-pitch moving forward; sitting 69-70 mph with a 12/6 shape, showing depth and the ability to be located at the bottom of the zone consistently while flashing feel to spin (avg. 2334 RPM).
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds. Large, long levers, projectable frame.
Delivery: Controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays heavy, arm-side run. T2262, 2112 average rpm.
CB: 70-71 mph. 12/6 shape, plays with depth, spin-feel. Locates at the bottom of the zone. Out-pitch potential. T2413, 2334 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. 2/8 shape, flashes depth. Strikes. T2265, 2234 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Plays with fade. T1678, 1540 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, toe tap, small hand load. Slightly downward path, works to stay on top of the baseball, pull-side/middle approach, one handed finish 64.9 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 mph max exit velocity (73.7 avg.); 308-foot max batted distance.
Arm: LH. INF - 80 mph. Longer, whippy arm action.
Defense: Has some feel around the bag, two-hand gather out front.
Athletic Testing: 7.21 runner in the 60-yard dash; 19.40-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 84.09 Edge Score.
LHP Grayson Waters (Oak Park-River Forest, 2027) a wiry, 6-foot-3, 155-pound build, Waters impressed our staff on the mound with his controlled and easy delivery. His arm was clean with some quickness out front, helping him touch upper-70s with his fastball. Like most prospects his age, his off-speed pitches are still developing, but his change-up looked to be the better of the two, sitting 68-70 mph with an average of -17.4 inches of horizontal movement. Waters also mixed in a curveball that sat 63-64 mph.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-3, 155-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted frame with long levers.
Delivery: Easy, clean delivery, high leg lift, moves well down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose and clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 75-77 mph. Comes out of the hand clean, plays mostly straight. T2003, 1905 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Plays with short, horizontal movement. T1988, 1908 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Fade and decel, feel to locate the pitch down in the zone. T1859, 1686 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Upright setup, leans into backside, short stride, linear lower half. Downhill path, looks to go the other way and stay up the middle. 64.8 mph bat speed with 15 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 74.7 mph. 237’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 76 mph. Loose, clean, whip out front, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well side-to-side, attacks the ball, gains ground on throws.
Run: 8.04 runner in the 60.