The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
6-foot-4, 230-pound 1B / RHP with a 93 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts with his feet even, his hands high and his weight shifted back; uses a high elbow to generate power; uses rhythm in his hands for timing. Has a straight to the ball swing path and a high, two-handed finish; gets off his back foot well. Showed off his power in batting practice by driving the ball around the field. At 1B, got to each ball without issue; showed solid glove work when in good position to field; threw from a sidearm arm slot; made strong and accurate throws; 85 mph position velocity. On the mound, shows athletic ability with his size; has a fluid motion; uses momentum to get off the mound with strength; throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Stays on top of the ball well; locates FB low in the zone; 85-87 mph FB with a max of 88. Has depth on CB when he stays on top; 70-73 mph CB. Overpowered hitters in the game; showed projectability both at the plate and on the mound. Recorded a 60 time of 7.67.
2/16/2019: William Melby, 1B/RHP, Munster HS, 2020, 6 foot 4, 230 pounds, uses controlled weight shift to load and has balance throughout swing. Recorded exit velo of 92 mph, and showed good gap power despite having a low barrel at launch position. On the mound, William throws from a long arm action and mid-high ¾ slot. Comes set closed with his feet and strides across body. Fastball showed a little asr and sat 85-87, often missing arm side because of his direction. Curveball was 70-72 and showed tight spin and good 11/5 shape at times.
12.8.18: Big and physical at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. The right-handed hitter showcased raw power during his BP round from an uphill path and quick bat speed. Registered a high exit velocity of 92 mph off the tee. From the crouch he was an event best 82 mph and recorded pop times of 1.95-2.05.
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6-foot-4, 230-pound 1B / RHP with a 93 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts with his feet even, his hands high and his weight shifted back; uses a high elbow to generate power; uses rhythm in his hands for timing. Has a straight to the ball swing path and a high, two-handed finish; gets off his back foot well. Showed off his power in batting practice by driving the ball around the field. At 1B, got to each ball without issue; showed solid glove work when in good position to field; threw from a sidearm arm slot; made strong and accurate throws; 85 mph position velocity. On the mound, shows athletic ability with his size; has a fluid motion; uses momentum to get off the mound with strength; throws from a 3/4 arm slot. Stays on top of the ball well; locates FB low in the zone; 85-87 mph FB with a max of 88. Has depth on CB when he stays on top; 70-73 mph CB. Overpowered hitters in the game; showed projectability both at the plate and on the mound. Recorded a 60 time of 7.67.
2/16/2019: William Melby, 1B/RHP, Munster HS, 2020, 6 foot 4, 230 pounds, uses controlled weight shift to load and has balance throughout swing. Recorded exit velo of 92 mph, and showed good gap power despite having a low barrel at launch position. On the mound, William throws from a long arm action and mid-high ¾ slot. Comes set closed with his feet and strides across body. Fastball showed a little asr and sat 85-87, often missing arm side because of his direction. Curveball was 70-72 and showed tight spin and good 11/5 shape at times.
12.8.18: Big and physical at 6-foot-4, 230 pounds. The right-handed hitter showcased raw power during his BP round from an uphill path and quick bat speed. Registered a high exit velocity of 92 mph off the tee. From the crouch he was an event best 82 mph and recorded pop times of 1.95-2.05.