The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.88
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
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).
4.58
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
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).
4.51
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
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
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
70.57
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Yale Griffiths, St. Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build. Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery. Tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, toe lands in line with target. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 release, longer arm swing. FB: T88, 84-87 mph. T1793, 1598 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. T1613, 1593 average rpm. ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/06/23
Yale Griffiths, St. Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2024 Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build. Hit: RHH. Tall start in the box, feet start open, weight is slightly back. Hands start up with slight bat wrap at load. Toe-tap trigger. Bat is quick to contact with a flat, efficient path. Flashed some quick hands along with some bat speed. Pull-side tendencies. 66.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 299' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm swing. Advanced arm strength. Defense: Lets ball travel, fields it out front. ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
2/12/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 187-pounds. Projectable, physical build with present athleticism. Delivery: Quick side-step delivery. Stays tall through his balance point before driving down the mound with extension. Lands slightly closed, working across his body. Tall finish. Arm Action: RH. Short high-3/4 arm action. FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Solid arm-side run and sink with life through the zone. T2060, 1967 average rpm. SL: 70-73 mph. Smaller 11/5 cut action. Developing release. T1864, 1617 average rpm.
2/12/23
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-3, 187-pounds. Projectable, physical build with present athleticism. Hits: RHH. Tall, narrow stance with active, high hands. Medium leg kick and stride while his hands load down. Back foot finish. Slight uphill, rotational swing path. Quick hand speed through the zone with some extension at contact. Mid/pull approach. Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 MPH. 277' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.Short high-3/4 arm action with carry. Defense: Quick, active feet around the bag. Works around the ball with feel for his glove and quick exchanges. Vizual Edge: 70.57 Edge Score
6/21/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic and projectable build. Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a high balance point with weight leaning back at the top of the delivery. Strong push off the rubber working to a firm plant leg. Stays behind the ball well at release. Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a circular and short arm path. FB: T83.9, 80-83 mph. Strong arm side running action with some sink to the bottom of the zone. T2101, 1872 average rpm. SL: 64-67 mph. Loose spin and slurvy shape with slightly slower hand speed. T1737, 1630 average rpm.
6/21/22
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic and projectable build. Hits: RHH. Upright posture with a slightly open stance. Lean back in posture with weight leaning back over back foot. Hands get set deep into the body with a relaxed back elbow. Leg kick stride with strong balance on the back leg. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air. Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish. Rotates hard off of front foot at contact with developing balance. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 MPH. 331' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action. Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and shorter strides. Quick exchanges out of the glove with a feel for glove action and soft hands. Shows proper footwork around the bag. Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.
2/13/22
Positional Profile: RHP/SS Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame. Hit: RHH. Open, athletic stance. Leg kick load to square and medium stride. Balanced finish. Level swing path, showing good rotational speed and extension through the zone. Pulls off the ball at times. Hard line-drives to all fields. Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 269’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, high-3/4 arm action. Accuracy to bag. Defense: In the infield, stays low to field with quick feet. Developing glove and exchanges. Keeps the ball in front with lateral range. Run: 4.58 runner home to first.
Delivery: Rocker-step delivery. Repeatable tempo, tall balance point. Good use of lower half. Lands inline to home with extension. Arm Action: RH. Long high-3/4 arm action. FB: T80.3, 77.1-79.6 mph. Arm-side run with some life through the zone. T2004, 1866 average rpm. CB: 62.9-63.8 mph. Big 11/5 shape. Loose spin and average depth. T1635, 1552 average rpm. CH: 65.0-69.9 mph. Heavy sinking action. T1441, 1336 average rpm.
6/15/21
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: Physically advanced 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with present athleticism and room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a tall, open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Leg lift and hand load down into flat bat path through the zone. Shows some whip in barrel with an inside-out approach at times. Line-drive contact and a back foot finish.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity off the tee and 89 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some accuracy.
Defense: In the infield, adequate hands and glove to field. Choppy, developing footwork with some stop-and-go momentum behind his throws.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: On the mound uses a repeatable rocker-step delivery with balance throughout. Gets down the mound with extension, landing square to home with an tall finish
Arm Action: RH. High-¾ arm action, long on fastballs while shortening up on offspeed.
FB: T83 74-79 mph, arm-side run with flashes of life.
CB: 60-64 mph, big 11/5 shape with loose spin and developing feel.
CH: 66-71 mph, low spinning sink down in the zone.
2/14/21
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 182-pound impressive/athletic frame with potential for more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture. Small leg lift stride with hands set right at shoulder height. Whipping bat action through the zone and likes to work the hands to the inside of the ball. Line drive approach with developing bat speed and hand strength.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. High ¾ arm slot with short arm action on the back and at release.
Defense: In the infield shows a feel for glove action and good back hand technique. Developing rhythm and actions around the ball. Throws were accurate across with good trajectory.
Run: 4.51 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Very rhythmic delivery that he repeats well. Lifts to a high balance point and turns the shoulders and hips closed. Breaks hands high on the chest and works the glove side straight across. Out of the stretch stays more neutral with balance point and shoulder turn. Lands down the mound directly towards the plate with good balance.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action on fastballs and shorter arm action on off speed.
FB: 75-77 mph, heavy arm side run with a ton of riding life at the top the zone.
CB: 56-59 mph, big-loopy 11/5 shape with developing spin.
CH: 64-65 mph, very low spin rate with effective downward action.
10/04/20
Lean, developing 6-foot, 154-pound infielder with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Toe-tap load into a flat swing plane making consistent line-drive contact to his mid/pull side. Some bat speed, 84 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.58 60-yard dash. In the infield, hands funnel into the body with developing footwork and exchanges. Made 72 mph throws from a short high-¾ arm slot.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works from the stretch with a repeatable tempo. Reaches a tall balance point before landing closed with a falling off finish. Long high-¾ delivery. Fastball sat 70-74 mph with slight arm-side fade. Curveball has 11/5 break with developing spin, 54-55 mph. Changeup sat 59-61 mph, with fade action and thrown with good hand speed. Cutter has slight action, 66 mph.
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Yale Griffiths, St. Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Delivery: Tall/fall type delivery. Tall at balance point, shoulders stay level, toe lands in line with target.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 release, longer arm swing.
FB: T88, 84-87 mph. T1793, 1598 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. T1613, 1593 average rpm.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 10 and 30 yard splits.
Yale Griffiths, St. Thomas Aquinas (KS), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 190-pounds. Strong, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall start in the box, feet start open, weight is slightly back. Hands start up with slight bat wrap at load. Toe-tap trigger. Bat is quick to contact with a flat, efficient path. Flashed some quick hands along with some bat speed. Pull-side tendencies. 66.4 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 299' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long arm swing. Advanced arm strength.
Defense: Lets ball travel, fields it out front.
ATH: 6.88 runner in the 60. 1.69 and 3.85 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 187-pounds. Projectable, physical build with present athleticism.
Delivery: Quick side-step delivery. Stays tall through his balance point before driving down the mound with extension. Lands slightly closed, working across his body. Tall finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short high-3/4 arm action.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Solid arm-side run and sink with life through the zone. T2060, 1967 average rpm.
SL: 70-73 mph. Smaller 11/5 cut action. Developing release. T1864, 1617 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-3, 187-pounds. Projectable, physical build with present athleticism.
Hits: RHH. Tall, narrow stance with active, high hands. Medium leg kick and stride while his hands load down. Back foot finish. Slight uphill, rotational swing path. Quick hand speed through the zone with some extension at contact. Mid/pull approach.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 MPH. 277' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-87 mph.Short high-3/4 arm action with carry.
Defense: Quick, active feet around the bag. Works around the ball with feel for his glove and quick exchanges.
Vizual Edge: 70.57 Edge Score
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Delivery: Short and simple footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Works to a high balance point with weight leaning back at the top of the delivery. Strong push off the rubber working to a firm plant leg. Stays behind the ball well at release.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot with a circular and short arm path.
FB: T83.9, 80-83 mph. Strong arm side running action with some sink to the bottom of the zone. T2101, 1872 average rpm.
SL: 64-67 mph. Loose spin and slurvy shape with slightly slower hand speed. T1737, 1630 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic and projectable build.
Hits: RHH. Upright posture with a slightly open stance. Lean back in posture with weight leaning back over back foot. Hands get set deep into the body with a relaxed back elbow. Leg kick stride with strong balance on the back leg. Uphill bat path and tries to work the ball up in the air. Rotational path with the hands with a strong top hand finish. Rotates hard off of front foot at contact with developing balance.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 MPH. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph.High 3/4 arm slot with a short arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and shorter strides. Quick exchanges out of the glove with a feel for glove action and soft hands. Shows proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-2, 170-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Open, athletic stance. Leg kick load to square and medium stride. Balanced finish. Level swing path, showing good rotational speed and extension through the zone. Pulls off the ball at times. Hard line-drives to all fields.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph. 269’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short, high-3/4 arm action. Accuracy to bag.
Defense: In the infield, stays low to field with quick feet. Developing glove and exchanges. Keeps the ball in front with lateral range.
Run: 4.58 runner home to first.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-3/4 arm action.
FB: T80.3, 77.1-79.6 mph. Arm-side run with some life through the zone. T2004, 1866 average rpm.
CB: 62.9-63.8 mph. Big 11/5 shape. Loose spin and average depth. T1635, 1552 average rpm.
CH: 65.0-69.9 mph. Heavy sinking action. T1441, 1336 average rpm.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: Physically advanced 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with present athleticism and room to add strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts in a tall, open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Leg lift and hand load down into flat bat path through the zone. Shows some whip in barrel with an inside-out approach at times. Line-drive contact and a back foot finish.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity off the tee and 89 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short high-¾ arm action with some accuracy.
Defense: In the infield, adequate hands and glove to field. Choppy, developing footwork with some stop-and-go momentum behind his throws.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: On the mound uses a repeatable rocker-step delivery with balance throughout. Gets down the mound with extension, landing square to home with an tall finish
Arm Action: RH. High-¾ arm action, long on fastballs while shortening up on offspeed.
FB: T83 74-79 mph, arm-side run with flashes of life.
CB: 60-64 mph, big 11/5 shape with loose spin and developing feel.
CH: 66-71 mph, low spinning sink down in the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-2, 182-pound impressive/athletic frame with potential for more size and strength.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with a slightly open stance and athletic posture. Small leg lift stride with hands set right at shoulder height. Whipping bat action through the zone and likes to work the hands to the inside of the ball. Line drive approach with developing bat speed and hand strength.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. High ¾ arm slot with short arm action on the back and at release.
Defense: In the infield shows a feel for glove action and good back hand technique. Developing rhythm and actions around the ball. Throws were accurate across with good trajectory.
Run: 4.51 runner from home to first.
Delivery: Very rhythmic delivery that he repeats well. Lifts to a high balance point and turns the shoulders and hips closed. Breaks hands high on the chest and works the glove side straight across. Out of the stretch stays more neutral with balance point and shoulder turn. Lands down the mound directly towards the plate with good balance.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action on fastballs and shorter arm action on off speed.
FB: 75-77 mph, heavy arm side run with a ton of riding life at the top the zone.
CB: 56-59 mph, big-loopy 11/5 shape with developing spin.
CH: 64-65 mph, very low spin rate with effective downward action.
Lean, developing 6-foot, 154-pound infielder with room to add strength. The right-handed hitter sets up in a tall, open stance with some rhythm in his hands. Toe-tap load into a flat swing plane making consistent line-drive contact to his mid/pull side. Some bat speed, 84 mph bat-exit velocity. Ran a 7.58 60-yard dash. In the infield, hands funnel into the body with developing footwork and exchanges. Made 72 mph throws from a short high-¾ arm slot.
On the mound, the right-handed pitcher works from the stretch with a repeatable tempo. Reaches a tall balance point before landing closed with a falling off finish. Long high-¾ delivery. Fastball sat 70-74 mph with slight arm-side fade. Curveball has 11/5 break with developing spin, 54-55 mph. Changeup sat 59-61 mph, with fade action and thrown with good hand speed. Cutter has slight action, 66 mph.