The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
13.4
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.17 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
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.
7.13
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.
1.70
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.
7.13
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.
Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength. Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
8/20/23
Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026 Positional Profile: C/OF Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength. Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot. Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
3/11/23
Position Profile: C/OF Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic Hit: RHH. Wider stance. Weight shifts to the back leg during load. Compact load with a toe tap stride. Loose, level swing. Quick hands with a tight turn of the barrel. Line drive type. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 302' max distance. Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-77 mph. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot. Defense: 2.25-2.32 pop times. (OF) - Average footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. (C) - Consistent footwork, soft hands, clean exchnage. Flexible setup with above avg. receiving skills Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
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Grant McFarden, Valparaiso High School (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 165-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Starts in a tall, balanced stance. Hands start pre-loaded and has a controlled forward move - lands in a good spot to hit. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Some gap-to-gap strength, more to come with added strength.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, quick arm from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.05-2.12 pop times. (C) - Quick feet & exchange on throws to 2B, allows for quicker pop times despite developing arm strength. Shows the ability to catch out of multiple stances with abv-avg hip mobility. Sure handed receiver - flashes ability to steal bottom of the zone strike. Overall, solid actions behind the dish.
Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic
Hit: RHH. Wider stance. Weight shifts to the back leg during load. Compact load with a toe tap stride. Loose, level swing. Quick hands with a tight turn of the barrel. Line drive type.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.1 mph. 302' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. OF-77 mph. Short arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.32 pop times. (OF) - Average footwork, firm hands, natural exchange. (C) - Consistent footwork, soft hands, clean exchnage. Flexible setup with above avg. receiving skills
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.