The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.80 - 1.80
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.79 - 1.85
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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
Cesar Gonzalez: C/RHP, (2024) Springfield Commonwealth Academy, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 180-pound solid athletic frame. Above average projectable during batting practice, Gonzalez recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (69.7 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick developing, used a short simple swing plane and level finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 84 mph; has a clean twitchy transfer, athletic quick feet, and twitchy next level hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.80-1.80. Clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.16. Above average and advanced on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a very quick compact arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed. Sat with his fastball at 93-94 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2125; Avg 2016). His changeup (83-84) had gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command. His sharp slider (77-78) shows glove side control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2081; Avg 2071).
2/11/23
Cesar Gonzalez: C/RHP, (2024) Springfield Commonwealth academy, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic lean build. Athletic and projectable at the plate, Gonzalez clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; has next level twitchy hands, athletic in control feet, and a quick transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.79-1.85 pop time. Clean setup with above average flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash. Above average on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed, balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 89-90 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2045). Had gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (80-81). His slider (73-74) had glove side around the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1945; Avg 1891).
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Cesar Gonzalez: C/RHP, (2024) Springfield Commonwealth Academy, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 180-pound solid athletic frame. Above average projectable during batting practice, Gonzalez recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (69.7 mph bat speed average). (23.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick developing, used a short simple swing plane and level finish. He produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 84 mph; has a clean twitchy transfer, athletic quick feet, and twitchy next level hands. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.80-1.80. Clean setup. Had a high ¾ slot and a short very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the bag. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.16. Above average and advanced on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle with a very quick compact arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. In line shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands closed. Sat with his fastball at 93-94 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2125; Avg 2016). His changeup (83-84) had gradual fading action and arm side around the zone command. His sharp slider (77-78) shows glove side control and slurvey action. (Max spin 2081; Avg 2071).
Cesar Gonzalez: C/RHP, (2024) Springfield Commonwealth academy, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic lean build. Athletic and projectable at the plate, Gonzalez clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, uses a loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Was able to create loud contact and found lots of barrels. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; has next level twitchy hands, athletic in control feet, and a quick transfer. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.79-1.85 pop time. Clean setup with above average flexibility. Showed a high ¾ slot and a very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash. Above average on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed, balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 89-90 mph; had command arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2258; Avg 2045). Had gradual fading action and arm side control on his changeup (80-81). His slider (73-74) had glove side around the zone control and slurvey action. (Max spin 1945; Avg 1891).