The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.14
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
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 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
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
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.
Physical and athletic 6'1" 180 lbs. frame. The LSU recruit has been a household name for quite some time and turned in an eye-opening performance last Wednesday against St. Frederick. Downs logged a three inning shutout relief appearance with 2 BB and 3 K's, and showed big-time arm talent, as he ran his FB up to 91 mph, sitting 87-90 mph with spin rates up to 2497 RPM's. His 72-76 mph CB had good shape and with some continued work and refinement, it has the chance to be a swing & miss offering in the future. Downs also took some good hacks at the plate and connected for an opposite field double, further proving why he's currently the top two-way prospect in the state's 2027 class.
5/20/23
Devyn Downs, Sterlington (LA), 2027 Louisiana State Positional Profile: SS/RHP LSU commit and one of the top 2027's in the state Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable, long, and lean Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber and works to the 1B side of the rubber throughout a slower and controlled delivery, strides on-line and finishes square to his target Arm Action: RH. Compact and clean arm path, releases the ball from a 3/4 slot FB: 86 mph. Good life through the zone with some natural arm-side run T2454, 2324 average rpm. CB: 80-85 mph. "11-5" with tight shape and break, can land for strikes T2492, 2430 average rpm. SL: Two-plane break, equal parts of lateral break and depth, more of a swing & miss offering` T2484, 2438 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Sinks with late fade, keeps same arm stroke as FB T2088, 2047 average rpm. KN: 73-74 mph. ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.
5/20/23
Devyn Downs, Sterlington (LA), 2027 Louisiana State Positional Profile: SS/RHP LSU commit and one of the top 2027's in the state Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable, long, and lean Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a "hover" load and stride Swings with intent, gets on-plane early and stays through the ball with uphill extension, drove the ball really well from gap to gap showing present power to the middle of the field and pull-side gap Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 331' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short and quick arm, 3/4 release Defense: Takes longer strides, receives the ball with soft hands out front, moved well laterally and on bounder play, strong and accurate arm across the diamond ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.
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Devyn Downs, Sterlington (LA), 2027 Louisiana State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP LSU commit and one of the top 2027's in the state
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable, long, and lean
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber and works to the 1B side of the rubber throughout a slower and controlled delivery, strides on-line and finishes square to his target
Arm Action: RH. Compact and clean arm path, releases the ball from a 3/4 slot
FB: 86 mph. Good life through the zone with some natural arm-side run T2454, 2324 average rpm.
CB: 80-85 mph. "11-5" with tight shape and break, can land for strikes T2492, 2430 average rpm.
SL: Two-plane break, equal parts of lateral break and depth, more of a swing & miss offering` T2484, 2438 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Sinks with late fade, keeps same arm stroke as FB T2088, 2047 average rpm.
KN: 73-74 mph.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.
Devyn Downs, Sterlington (LA), 2027 Louisiana State
Positional Profile: SS/RHP LSU commit and one of the top 2027's in the state
Body: 6-1, 175-pounds. Projectable, long, and lean
Hit: RHH. Starts in a slightly open and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a "hover" load and stride Swings with intent, gets on-plane early and stays through the ball with uphill extension, drove the ball really well from gap to gap showing present power to the middle of the field and pull-side gap
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 331' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-82 mph. Short and quick arm, 3/4 release
Defense: Takes longer strides, receives the ball with soft hands out front, moved well laterally and on bounder play, strong and accurate arm across the diamond
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60.