24.9
Hand Speed (max)
12/16/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
1B
Evan
Balzer
Columbus East (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
12/16/23
21.1
Rot. Acc (max)
8/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
12/16/23
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/22/21
363
Distance (max)
12/16/23
50
Sweet Spot %
8/22/21
7.26
60
12/16/23
4.05
30-yd
12/16/23
1.76
10-yd
12/16/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
12/16/23
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
12/16/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
71.4
Velocity (max)
10/17/20
65.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
10/17/20
1417
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/20
Changeup
65 - 67
Velo Range
10/17/20
1263
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/20
Curveball
59.7 - 61.2
Velo Range
10/17/20
1423
Spin Rate (avg)
10/17/20
Positional Tools
2023
2021
2020
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
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.
12.2
Hitting
2023
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
363
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
156
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.8
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).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.7
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.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
363
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
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.
65.1
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.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.5
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).
1417
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.
20.7
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).
60.5
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).
1423
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).
65.8
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).
1263
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).
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
71.4
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,611
Spin Rate (max)
1,417
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.2
Velocity (max)
59.7 - 61.2
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,468
Spin Rate (max)
1,423
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.8
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.8
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,270
Spin Rate (max)
1,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Strong, stocky build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide, balanced stance. Compact load of the hands, small weight shift before aggressive forward move. Level, rotational swing with present pull-side strength.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 363' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long, full arm swing that releases from an OTT slot
Defense: Fundamental footwork, hands play out front with a quick exchange.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a closed stance with a compact load, then used a small controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Flat swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 88.65 mph. 65.13 mph bat speed average. 22.83 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Consistent hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).
Pitching: Some effort. ¾ over-the-top arm angle. An athletic finish.
FB: T71. 66-71 mph. Around the zone accuracy, slight sinking action.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Down in the zone control, some fading action.
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame
Hit: Starts in a balanced stance with a compact high load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed for age. Good extension on his finish, flat swing path.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity.
Defense: Outfield, sure-handed defender, smooth footwork.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.68
FB: 66-71
CB: 60-61 mph.
CH: 65-67 mph.