Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

SS
RHP

Michael
Thorpe

New Palestine (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 145LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Indy Titans Anderson
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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/22
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/22
9.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/23/22
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/23/22
284
Distance (max)
10/23/22
73
Sweet Spot %
10/23/22
Run
7.72
60
10/23/22
-
30-yd
1.89
10-yd
10/23/22
17.5
Run speed (max)
10/23/22
Defense
79
INF Velo
10/23/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

79.4
Velocity (max)
10/23/22
76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
10/23/22
1814
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21

Changeup

69.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
10/30/21
1410
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21

Curveball

64.3 - 65.3
Velo Range
10/30/21
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
Infield Velocity
79.0
60 Yard Dash
8.09
Infield Velocity
74.0
Power / Speed Score
9.4
60 Yard Dash
8.61
Infield Velocity
66.0
Power / Speed Score
8.0
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Position
79
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Position
8.09
60-yard
74
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
Indy Titans Scout Day
Nov 14, 2020
Position
8.61
60-yard
66
INF Velo
69
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
78.6
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
187
Launch Angle Avg
17.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
68.9
Distance Max
172
Distance Avg
101
Launch Angle Avg
10.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
101
Distance (avg)
172
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
64.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
17.9
Bat Speed Max
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
56.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
56.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1644
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1568
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1206
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1814
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1760
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1410
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 64.9
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,606
Spin Rate (max)
1,568
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,219
Spin Rate (max)
1,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.3
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,497
Spin Rate (max)
1,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
62.5
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
64 - 65
CB
69 - 70
CH
Indy Titans Scout Day
Nov 14, 2020
Pitching
69
Max FB
66 - 67
FB
57 - 60
CB
61 - 64
CH

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.89
60 Yard Dash
7.72
Top Speed (MPH)
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Swift
1.89
10-yd
7.72
60-yd
17.6
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

News

Comments

10/23/22

Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose level swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 83.6 mph exit velocity, average 78.6 mph. 64.4 mph bat speed average. 21.1 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.  Laterally, his movements were quick.

Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.

Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).

Pitching: Athletic. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, clean quick arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an upright an athletic finish.

FB: 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1967;  Avg 1813). Consistent feel accuracy, slight running action.

CB: 63-65 mph. Low in the zone in the zone control, gradual action, tight 11/5 movement. (Max spin 1846; Avg 1760).

CH: 68-70 mph. Feel command, fading action.

10/30/21

Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound athletic build.

Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in an open stance with a tight load, then used a controlled stride stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, inside-out swing. Opposite field approach.

Power: 69 mph exit velocity, average 68.9 mph. 56.9 mph bat speed average. 17.9 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Capable.

Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 8.61 (60-yard).

Pitching: Confident. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an upright finish.

FB: T69. 66-67 mph. (Max spin 1967;  Avg 1813). Consistent accuracy, running action.

CB: 57-60 mph. Low in the zone control, sweeping action, tight movement. (Max spin 1846; Avg 1760).

 

CH: 61-64 mph. In the zone control, sinking action, heavy movement. 

11/14/20

Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN

Position: SS/RHP

Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound slim frame.

Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick . Quick bat speed. Back foot finish, inside-out swing.

Power: 69 mph exit velocity.

Defense:  (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Confident.  Fielded the ball out front with twitchy movement laterally.

Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.

Speed: 8.61

Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, loose arm action. Tall balance point, lands soft.

FB: T69. 66-67 mph. Tailing action.

CB: 57-60 mph.

CH: 61-64 mph.

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