The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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 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.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 86.55 mph. 68.44 mph bat speed average. 23.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, packing exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, packing exchange. Solid. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
5-foot-10, 156-pound lean frame. Above average at the plate, Welch clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, used long swing plane and high finish. Barreled up a few balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 80 mph; has sure hands, and consistent feet. Laterally, his movements were athletic. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed the most control on his curveball (61-63 mph) when he stayed on top. Successfully located his changeup for a strike at (62-62 mph). Fastball Threw his fastball 68-73 mph with a max of 74 mph;
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Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean frame.
Hit: (LHH) Solid. Starts in a balanced wide stance with a wrapping load, then uses a toe tap stride. Average bat speed. Level finish, loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 86.55 mph. 68.44 mph bat speed average. 23.67 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, packing exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, packing exchange. Solid. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. 80 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.01 (60-yard).
5-foot-10, 156-pound lean frame. Above average at the plate, Welch clocked an exit velocity of 85 mph. Started in an open stance with a compact load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was above average, used long swing plane and high finish. Barreled up a few balls during his round. Gap to gap approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 80 mph; has sure hands, and consistent feet. Laterally, his movements were athletic. From a ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed the most control on his curveball (61-63 mph) when he stayed on top. Successfully located his changeup for a strike at (62-62 mph). Fastball Threw his fastball 68-73 mph with a max of 74 mph;