73.4
Velocity (max)
1/08/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Declan
Watson
Center Grove (HS) • IN
6' 2" • 168LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects Winchester
6' 2" • 168LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects Winchester
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
69 - 73
Velo Range
1/08/22
1794
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/22
Changeup
59.7 - 61
Velo Range
6/14/21
1523
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/22
Curveball
62.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
3/13/21
1512
Spin Rate (avg)
3/13/21
Slider
65.5 - 67.4
Velo Range
1/08/22
1651
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/22
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/14/21
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/14/21
302
Distance (max)
6/14/21
60
Sweet Spot %
6/14/21
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/14/21
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/14/21
24.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.45
60
6/14/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
73
INF Velo
6/14/21
73
OF Velo
1/08/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
7.8
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
79.1
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
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.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.5
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.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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).
1794
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.
25.3
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).
65.0
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).
1523
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).
66.5
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).
1651
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
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).
1634
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.
23.9
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).
64.3
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).
1512
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).
59.8
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).
1290
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.2
Sinker
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).
1760
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Indiana Prospects Scout Day
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
73.4
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 72.8
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,901
Spin Rate (max)
1,794
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,726
Spin Rate (max)
1,651
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,523
Spin Rate (max)
1,523
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.2
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 72.2
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,866
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.1
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 61.0
Velo Range
59.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,386
Spin Rate (max)
1,324
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Sinker
67.3
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.2
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,875
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason Preview
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 68.7
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,633
Spin Rate (max)
1,535
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.5
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,560
Spin Rate (max)
1,512
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.9
Velocity (max)
58.0 - 60.7
Velo Range
57.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,345
Spin Rate (max)
1,268
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
32.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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)
59.8
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Declan Watson, Center Grove, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 168-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a low load, then uses a short stride. Rotational uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 75.2 mph. 62.5 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. (OF) Firm hands, quick footwork.
Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. 73 mph outfield velocity. An-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.59 (60-yard).
Pitching: Stretch only delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. A falling off finish.
FB: T73. 69-73 mph. (Max spin 1901; Avg 1793). Around the zone accuracy.
CH: 65-0 mph.
SL: 66-67 mph. Feel control. (Max spin 1726; Avg 1651).
Declan Watson, Center Grove, 2023, IN
Position: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 73.82 mph. 64.14 mph bat speed average. 21.57 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Developing footwork.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. 72 mph outfield velocity. High ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.52 (60-yard).
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle.
FB: T69. 65-69 mph. (Max spin 1633; Avg 1534). Arm side accuracy.
CB: 62-66 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1559; Avg 1512).
CH: 58-61 mph.
Declan Watson: 1B/OF, (2023) Center Grove, IN. 6-foot-1, 158-pound solid frame. At the plate, 's best exit velocity was 71 mph. Track Man Exit Velo 79.37. Setup consisted of wide-open stance and a toe tap. Level swing plane. While in the infield, made throws up to 68 mph. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 71 mph. Throws from a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.91.
Center Grove High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot, 145-pound 1B/OF. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 67 mph. Starts in an open, slightly crouched stance with his bat flat and just below his back shoulder. Has a short, quick load and an upward swing plane. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 66 mph across the diamond. Fielded the ball deep and showed some raw actions. Showed ability to turn to second base with ground balls on his glove side. He clocked a 60 time of 8.63 at the event.
6/26/18: 2023 1B/OF hits from right side, closed upright setup in box. Weight transfer back with some hand load as trigger. Short stride to baseball. Does not stay balanced throughout swing. Did tend to cast hands around baseball. Showed pull side potential. Bat speed was average for age, exit velo was 74. In the OF was quick through the baseball, footwork was choppy, and arm strength was below average for age at 58.