88
Velocity (max)
7/28/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Tate
Hess
Louisiana-Lafayette
Singer (HS) • LA
6' 2" • 230LBS
R/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Louisiana Ardoin
Singer (HS) • LA
6' 2" • 230LBS
R/R • 19yr 9mo
Travel Team: Team Louisiana Ardoin
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 87.5
Velo Range
6/02/21
2042
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/20
Changeup
76.5 - 82.4
Velo Range
6/02/21
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/21
Curveball
71 - 77
Velo Range
6/02/21
2197
Spin Rate (avg)
6/02/21
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/20
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/20
287
Distance (max)
10/17/20
43
Sweet Spot %
6/16/20
-
Hand Speed (max)
-
Bat Speed (max)
-
Rot. Acc (max)
14
Hard Hit %
6/16/20
7.38
60
10/17/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
10/17/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.3
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Team Louisiana Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
233
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2015
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2197
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1760
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1893
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
22.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.9
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1846
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1563
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 86.5
Velo Range
83.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,194
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
76.4
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 75.3
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,360
Spin Rate (max)
2,101
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.1
Velocity (max)
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,300
Spin Rate (max)
1,300
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 2, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 87.5
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,312
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
76.6
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,197
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.8
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 82.4
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,811
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Team Louisiana Scout Day
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 86.3
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,079
Spin Rate (max)
1,827
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.2
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 69.0
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,966
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 75.2
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,477
Spin Rate (max)
1,451
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 84.4
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,184
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 67.1
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.2
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,742
Spin Rate (max)
1,674
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
AR/TX/MO/LA Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
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Positional Profile: RHP. Starter profile with a physical and durable 6’2” 220 lbs. frame.
Delivery: Starts on left side of rubber and stays there. Athletic delivery. Brings the ball down out of the glove into a short arm circle, releasing the ball from a ¾ arm slot. Hips and shoulders stay on line and finish to his target.
Arm Action: 3/4. Short and quick arm action with minimal effort.
FB: 85-87 mph and is able to command the pitch down and away to RHH. Avg. spin of 2083 RPM, Max spin of 2312 RPM
CB: 71-77 mph, still a developing and improving pitch with slider shape.
CH: 77-80 mph and is firm with some arm side fade.
Physical 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame with present strength in build. Right-handed hitter hits from a balanced, slightly open stance using a knee-to-knee stride to start a loose athletic strong with solid bat speed and strength, producing an exit velocity of 83 mph. Defensively, worked out a first base where he flashed advanced actions and presence around the bag. Advanced body control with clean exchanges and a high-¾ release with accuracy at 79 mph. Ran a 7.38 second 60-yard dash.
Right-handed pitcher with advanced feel to pitch. Balanced, in-line delivery with level shoulders, medium arm action into a high-¾ release with quick arm speed and an athletic finish. Pitched to both sides of the dish with above average fastball command at 83-84 mph. Has feel to spin a curveball at 63-64 mph with 11/5 shape and rolling break. Spins fine and projects to be a solid offering with time. Changeup is an average present pitch with quality arm side fade and well located at 77-80 mph. Three pitch right-hander with a starter profile.
Tate Hess: RHP/1B, (2023) Singer, LA. 6-foot-2, 215-pound athletic frame. On the mound, he has quick arm speed with an over-the-top angle. He is a feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Has a tall balance point and even shoulders. His fastball was 82-84 mph with a max of 84 mph; has running action. His sharp curveball (62-64) has low in the zone control.