The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.74
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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
Charlie Collins: 1B/LHP, (2023) Natick, MA. 6-foot-4, 200-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (64.9 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a small closed stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average and projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 80 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, developing athletic feet, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.74 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1741). Has sweeping action and glove side control on his curveball (67-69). (Max spin 1881; Avg 1748). His changeup (73-74) has arm side control and gradual fading action.
2/20/22
Charlie Collins: 1B/LHP, (2023) Natick, MA. 6-foot-4, 200-pound athletic mature frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (68.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced strong stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft sure hands, and developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a long quick arm action. (Max spin 2111; Avg 1991).
Scout Evaluation
Charlie Collins, Natick, 2023, MA
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pound athletic mature frame.
Hit: (LHH) Above average and projectable. Starts in a balanced strong stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 82.4 mph. 68.8 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Long quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
FB: (Max spin 2111; Avg 1991).
CB: (Max spin 2184; Avg 2021).
9/11/21
Charlie Collins: LHP/1B, (2023) out of Natick, MA. is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound two-way prospect. At the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an impressive exit velocity of 90 MPH, with a (62.43 mph bat speed average) and (20.77 mph hand speed average). Collins started in a wide, open stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. A small leg kick triggers a simple, flat path that utilizes the entire field. In the infield, Collins was 64 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed he had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent smooth footwork. He also recorded a 60 time of 7.5 at the event. On the mound, Collins uses an easy, clean delivery out of a quick, high ¾ arm slot. He gets to a consistent balance point, before the shoulders begin to open causing him to fall off on his finish. The fastball came in at 79-80 MPH (Max spin 2045; Avg 1891) with some late arm side run. Collins also showed good shape on a curveball (67-68 MPH) and flashed a tight slider (69-71 MPH).
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Charlie Collins: 1B/LHP, (2023) Natick, MA. 6-foot-4, 200-pound projectable athletic build. Above average and projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. (64.9 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a small closed stride. Has an uphill loose swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. He barreled up lots of balls with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average and projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 80 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, developing athletic feet, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.74 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed quick arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; had control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2003; Avg 1741). Has sweeping action and glove side control on his curveball (67-69). (Max spin 1881; Avg 1748). His changeup (73-74) has arm side control and gradual fading action.
Charlie Collins: 1B/LHP, (2023) Natick, MA. 6-foot-4, 200-pound athletic mature frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (68.8 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced strong stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 79 mph; shows a clean exchange, soft sure hands, and developing feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot and a long quick arm action. (Max spin 2111; Avg 1991).
Scout Evaluation
Charlie Collins, Natick, 2023, MA
Position: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 200-pound athletic mature frame.
Hit: (LHH) Above average and projectable. Starts in a balanced strong stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 82.4 mph. 68.8 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft sure hands, developing footwork, clean exchange. Projectable. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Long quick arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
FB: (Max spin 2111; Avg 1991).
CB: (Max spin 2184; Avg 2021).
Charlie Collins: LHP/1B, (2023) out of Natick, MA. is a 6-foot-3, 190-pound two-way prospect. At the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an impressive exit velocity of 90 MPH, with a (62.43 mph bat speed average) and (20.77 mph hand speed average). Collins started in a wide, open stance with the hands relaxed just off the back shoulder. A small leg kick triggers a simple, flat path that utilizes the entire field. In the infield, Collins was 64 MPH on his throws across the diamond. As he worked through the ground balls, he showed he had a clean exchange, sure hands, and consistent smooth footwork. He also recorded a 60 time of 7.5 at the event. On the mound, Collins uses an easy, clean delivery out of a quick, high ¾ arm slot. He gets to a consistent balance point, before the shoulders begin to open causing him to fall off on his finish. The fastball came in at 79-80 MPH (Max spin 2045; Avg 1891) with some late arm side run. Collins also showed good shape on a curveball (67-68 MPH) and flashed a tight slider (69-71 MPH).