Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

RHP

Franko
Ortega

Columbus North (HS) • IN
6' 0" • 150LBS
L/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls White 2027
2027 National

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TrackMan Hitting
Blast
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

82
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
80 - 82
Velo Range
6/27/24
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Changeup

71 - 71
Velo Range
6/11/24
1989
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Curveball

67.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
3/03/24
2559
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24

Slider

71.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
3/03/24
2747
Spin Rate (avg)
3/03/24
Power
76.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
252
Distance (max)
10/15/23
70
Sweet Spot %
3/03/24
Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
10/15/23
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
10/08/23
4.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
Run
8.1
60
6/11/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
15.1
Run speed (max)
10/08/23
Defense
77
INF Velo
3/18/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
8.10
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
9.4
60 Yard Dash
8.33
Infield Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
9.1
60 Yard Dash
8.79
Infield Velocity
67.0
Power / Speed Score
7.6
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Position
8.10
60-yard
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Position
8.16
60-yard
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Position
73
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Position
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Position
8.33
60-yard
77
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Northside Rising Stars ID
Apr 16, 2022
Position
8.79
60-yard
67
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
76.5
Exit Velocity Avg
68.1
Distance Max
214
Distance Avg
123
Launch Angle Avg
15.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
75.9
Exit Velocity Avg
65.6
Distance Max
252
Distance Avg
129
Launch Angle Avg
18.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
67.1
Exit Velocity Avg
56.7
Distance Max
189
Distance Avg
127
Launch Angle Avg
28.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
75.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.5
Exit Velocity (max)
64.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
214
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
74.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.9
Exit Velocity (max)
60.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
89
Distance (avg)
146
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
74.9
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northside Rising Stars ID
Apr 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
67.1
Exit Velocity (max)
56.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
127
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
17.6
Bat Speed Max
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
56.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
17.7
Bat Speed Max
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
57.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
17.7
Hand Speed (max)
16.5
Hand Speed (avg)
57.0
Bat Speed (max)
53.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
60.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
61.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
57.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1973
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2482
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1944
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2488
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1834
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2407
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
67.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1744
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2627
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
68.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1730
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1986
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1621
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
60.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1979
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.3
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
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
69.7
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 69.6
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,601
Spin Rate (max)
2,447
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
69.6
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 69.6
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,625
Spin Rate (max)
2,302
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,764
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,363
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 - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,627
Spin Rate (max)
2,559
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
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,915
Spin Rate (max)
2,747
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
70.8
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 70.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,044
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
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
66.1
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,568
Spin Rate (max)
2,434
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 79.3
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,047
Spin Rate (max)
1,981
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 66.2
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,679
Spin Rate (max)
2,452
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
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 67.6
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,801
Spin Rate (max)
2,677
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
67.1
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,990
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,949
Spin Rate (max)
1,899
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
62.8
Velocity (max)
60.9 - 62.8
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,240
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
67.2
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 67.1
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,690
Spin Rate (max)
2,578
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
70.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.1
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,720
Spin Rate (max)
1,658
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northside Rising Stars ID
Apr 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
69.7
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 69.3
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,795
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.3
Velocity (max)
58.8 - 61.1
Velo Range
57.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
1,986
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
61.8
Velocity (max)
59.9 - 61.6
Velo Range
58.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,080
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 64.8
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,822
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Northside Rising Stars ID
Apr 16, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.9
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
66.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.2
15U National Championship
Jun 27, 2024
Pitching
82
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
65 - 70
CB
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
67 - 70
CB
71 - 71
CH
67 - 70
SL
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
67 - 70
CB
65 - 70
CH
71 - 73
SL
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Pitching
75
Max FB
71 - 74
FB
64 - 66
CB
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
62 - 66
CB
65 - 67
CH
65 - 68
SL
2023 PBR Mid Summer Classic
Jun 29, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
74 - 78
FB
64 - 66
CH
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Pitching
78
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
61 - 63
CB
69 - 70
CH
65 - 67
SL

Game Performance

2023
60 Yard Dash
8.11
RSi
Vertical Jump
Indiana Fall State Games
Oct 15, 2023
Swift
8.15
60-yd
15.1
Run speed (max)
BAM Scout Day
Oct 8, 2023
Swift
8.11
60-yd
15.1
Run speed (max)
North Side Rising Stars ID
Mar 18, 2023
Swift
1.89
RSi (max)
1.89
RSi (avg)
767
Jump Power (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)
20.2
Jump Height (avg)

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Pitch Ai

Notes

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Comments

6/11/24
Franko Ortega, Columbus North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds. Lean build.
Hit: SH. (L) - Wide start. Handsy load, tends to wrap. Small stride gets down early. Loose barrel path, tends to over rotate. Should mature into more strength.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 71.8 mph. 197' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph. Loose, over the top arm action. Torque in upper body.
Defense: Intentful, fundamental mover with sure hands. Consistent ball to hand exchangeability.
ATH: 8.10 runner in the 60.
3/03/24
Franko Ortega, Columbus North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 5-11, 150-pounds.
Hit: SH
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 64.7 mph. 214' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph.
ATH: 8.16 runner in the 60.
10/08/23
Franko Ortega, Columbus North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lanky, projectable build
Delivery: Controlled/Balanced delivery. Controls the lift to the top of a strong balance point & then moves down the slope with a slightly downhill shoulder plane. Lands open and finishes towards first-base side. Hides the ball behind the body to create deception.
Arm Action: RH. Long/Loose arm action from a H 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. FB w/ ASR. T2047, 1981 average rpm.
CB: 62-66 mph. 11/5 shaped, flashes sharp break. T2679, 2452 average rpm.
SL: 65-68 mph. more side to side than CB. Some sharp action. T2801, 2677 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Arm-side fade T1990, 1787 average rpm.
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60.
10/08/23
Franko Ortega, Columbus North (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 145-pounds. Lanky, projectable build
Hit: SH. Hits out of a crouched, open stance. Loads the hands back as he makes an aggressive move forward. Pulls the barrel through the zone on a loose, level plane. Line drive approach.
Power: 76 max exit velocity, averaged 60.0 mph. 146' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. Loose, whippy arm from a 3/4 release point.
Defense: Raw footwork but shows abv avg lateral quickness for the class. Sure hands with feel to exchange. Abv avg body control for the age
ATH: 8.11 runner in the 60.

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