The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.29
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.88
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.5
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.9
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound long and projectable frame with more room for added strength to the frame in the future.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture. Hands get set well below shoulder height with a vertical bat angle and weight preloaded into the back leg. Two tap stride with hands working in rhythm with the lower half. Long levered swing with a rotational bat path. Top hand strong finish with weight pushing back at contact from a soft front leg.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. OF-72 MPH. High ¾ arm slot with a long arm action and short release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork. Fields the ball with two hand inside the glove side leg with a firm glove. Uses a step behind crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
2/14/21
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound long and projectable frame with room for even more added strength and size.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance with hands set very low and arm-barred back. Very short leg kick with bouncing hand rhythm. Scissor-type weight transfer in swing with back leg sliding behind him. Routes to the ball and bat speed are both in development. Long levered swing with some strength at contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RHH. OF-81 mph. High ¾ arm slot with very long arm action on the back.
Defense: In the outfield shows shorter controlled steps when attacking the ball. Fields the ball out in front of the body on the glove side leg. Utilizes a back knee driven crow hop technique. Glove action is still a developing tool.
Run: 4.29 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with quick mid-height balance point. Hand break is out away from chest and early. Glove side works down the third base side and pulls arm across to create good angles. Landing foot comes down slightly to the third base side. Repeats the delivery well.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot working across the body.
FB: 83-84 mph, good arm side run and sinking action.
SL: 73-75 mph, very short 9/3 shape with cutting action.
CH: 74-75 mph, arm side fade with good hand speed and command.
10/04/20
Long, projectable 6-foot-4, 187-pound frame. The right-handed hitter sets up in a slightly crouched stance with his weight shifted to his backside and a low handset. Uses quick hand load down and toe-tap into an uphill swing through the zone. Creates an arm-bar in load and had base-hit contact to his pull side during BP. Registered an 86 mph bat-exit velocity. In the outfield, displays developing hands and footwork, slowing down his momentum to field cleanly. Made 78 mph throws from a long high-¾ arm stroke.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a slow tempo tall-and-fall delivery when working out of the windup. Reaches a high balance point, wrapping his body before landing closed and finishing tall upon delivery. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 T80 mph with some arm-side fade. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with a smaller 10/4 shape. Changeup showed some sink action at 67-69 mph.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a slow tempo tall-and-fall delivery when working out of the windup. Reaches a high balance point, wrapping his body before landing closed and finishing tall upon delivery. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 T80 mph with some arm-side fade. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with a smaller 10/4 shape. Changeup showed some sink action at 67-69 mph.
2/29/20
Anthony Fincher, Blue Valley (KS), 2022 Positional Profile: OF Body: 6-foot-4, 184-pounds. Long levered, athletic build; projectable. Defense: Fields the ball with two hands. Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; arm wraps. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, weight starts shifted onto back leg, bar load, short stride. Bat travels in an uphill path through the zone. Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, lands square with his target, upright finish. Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Plays straight. CB: 61-67 mph. CH: 67-68 mph. Showed some sinking action. SPLT: 61-61 mph. Decelerated arm action, works down in the zone.
2/15/20
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Body: 6-foot-3, 182-pounds. Long, lanky, developing frame Defense: Aggressive actions in the field. Comes through the ball with some athleticism. Arm: Right-handed. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action. Over the top release. Hit: Right-handed. Crouched stance with the hands pre loaded Swing straight to the ball. Downhill swing path. Moderate two hand finish Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Found consistent barrels. Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, slight side step starts tall/fall type delivery, works slightly closed with his target, lands square, upright finish. Arm Action: Right-handed. Long arm action, pulls through a high 3/4 slot. FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays straight, works on arm-side of the plate. CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 rolling actions. CH: 67-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed, shows some depth at the bottom of the zone. SPLT: 68-69 mph. Shows occasional dive and depth especially.
1/26/19 - Fincher is a 6-foot-1 157-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2022 class. He ran a 4.90 home to first and had a 77 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts in tall stance, hands walk away from stride, in line stride, level path, middle of the field approach. In the outfield, high three quarters arm slot, works behind the ball, crow hop, clean exchange on time with footwork, 68 mph positional velocity, projection in build. On the mound, Fincher comes from a high three quarters arm slot, long arm circle, throws across body after he lands on front side, fastball at 67-70 mph, some with arm side sink, breaking ball has gradual 11-to-5 action, showed command of change up at 59-60 mph, near fastball arm speed.
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound long and projectable frame with more room for added strength to the frame in the future.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance and upright posture. Hands get set well below shoulder height with a vertical bat angle and weight preloaded into the back leg. Two tap stride with hands working in rhythm with the lower half. Long levered swing with a rotational bat path. Top hand strong finish with weight pushing back at contact from a soft front leg.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity off the tee and 88 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. OF-72 MPH. High ¾ arm slot with a long arm action and short release.
Defense: In the outfield attacks the ball with short and choppy footwork. Fields the ball with two hand inside the glove side leg with a firm glove. Uses a step behind crow hop technique with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound long and projectable frame with room for even more added strength and size.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a neutral stance with hands set very low and arm-barred back. Very short leg kick with bouncing hand rhythm. Scissor-type weight transfer in swing with back leg sliding behind him. Routes to the ball and bat speed are both in development. Long levered swing with some strength at contact.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RHH. OF-81 mph. High ¾ arm slot with very long arm action on the back.
Defense: In the outfield shows shorter controlled steps when attacking the ball. Fields the ball out in front of the body on the glove side leg. Utilizes a back knee driven crow hop technique. Glove action is still a developing tool.
Run: 4.29 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with quick mid-height balance point. Hand break is out away from chest and early. Glove side works down the third base side and pulls arm across to create good angles. Landing foot comes down slightly to the third base side. Repeats the delivery well.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot working across the body.
FB: 83-84 mph, good arm side run and sinking action.
SL: 73-75 mph, very short 9/3 shape with cutting action.
CH: 74-75 mph, arm side fade with good hand speed and command.
Long, projectable 6-foot-4, 187-pound frame. The right-handed hitter sets up in a slightly crouched stance with his weight shifted to his backside and a low handset. Uses quick hand load down and toe-tap into an uphill swing through the zone. Creates an arm-bar in load and had base-hit contact to his pull side during BP. Registered an 86 mph bat-exit velocity. In the outfield, displays developing hands and footwork, slowing down his momentum to field cleanly. Made 78 mph throws from a long high-¾ arm stroke.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a slow tempo tall-and-fall delivery when working out of the windup. Reaches a high balance point, wrapping his body before landing closed and finishing tall upon delivery. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 T80 mph with some arm-side fade. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with a smaller 10/4 shape. Changeup showed some sink action at 67-69 mph.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher uses a slow tempo tall-and-fall delivery when working out of the windup. Reaches a high balance point, wrapping his body before landing closed and finishing tall upon delivery. Throws from a long ¾ arm action. Fastball sat 77-78 T80 mph with some arm-side fade. Curveball sat 65-68 mph with a smaller 10/4 shape. Changeup showed some sink action at 67-69 mph.
Anthony Fincher, Blue Valley (KS), 2022
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-4, 184-pounds. Long levered, athletic build; projectable.
Defense: Fields the ball with two hands.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot; arm wraps.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, weight starts shifted onto back leg, bar load, short stride. Bat travels in an uphill path through the zone.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Works exclusively out of the stretch, tall/fall type delivery, lands square with his target, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-75 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 61-67 mph.
CH: 67-68 mph. Showed some sinking action.
SPLT: 61-61 mph. Decelerated arm action, works down in the zone.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 182-pounds. Long, lanky, developing frame
Defense: Aggressive actions in the field. Comes through the ball with some athleticism.
Arm: Right-handed. OF - 79 mph. Long arm action. Over the top release.
Hit: Right-handed. Crouched stance with the hands pre loaded Swing straight to the ball. Downhill swing path. Moderate two hand finish
Power: 87 mph exit velocity from the tee. Found consistent barrels.
Run: 4.88 runner home-to-first.
Delivery: Feet start balanced towards middle of rubber, slight side step starts tall/fall type delivery, works slightly closed with his target, lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: Right-handed. Long arm action, pulls through a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Plays straight, works on arm-side of the plate.
CB: 66-67 mph. 11/5 rolling actions.
CH: 67-68 mph. Near fastball arm speed, shows some depth at the bottom of the zone.
SPLT: 68-69 mph. Shows occasional dive and depth especially.
1/26/19 - Fincher is a 6-foot-1 157-pound right-handed hitting outfielder and right-handed pitcher in Kansas’ 2022 class. He ran a 4.90 home to first and had a 77 mph exit velocity. At the plate, starts in tall stance, hands walk away from stride, in line stride, level path, middle of the field approach. In the outfield, high three quarters arm slot, works behind the ball, crow hop, clean exchange on time with footwork, 68 mph positional velocity, projection in build. On the mound, Fincher comes from a high three quarters arm slot, long arm circle, throws across body after he lands on front side, fastball at 67-70 mph, some with arm side sink, breaking ball has gradual 11-to-5 action, showed command of change up at 59-60 mph, near fastball arm speed.