26.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Colin
Larson
Boston College
The Williston Northampton School (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
The Williston Northampton School (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Powerhouse Bulldogs
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/25/21
34.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/22
73
Hard Hit %
6/21/22
98.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
376
Distance (max)
6/21/22
78
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
6.49
60
8/25/21
3.75
30-yd
6/21/22
1.64
10-yd
6/21/22
21.1
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
4/18/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
8/25/21
78.8 - 81.1
Velo Range
8/25/21
2028
Spin Rate (avg)
4/18/21
Changeup
65 - 67
Velo Range
4/18/21
1184
Spin Rate (avg)
4/18/21
Curveball
68.6 - 69.7
Velo Range
8/25/21
1709
Spin Rate (avg)
4/18/21
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.64
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.49
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.9
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
376
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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.
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.2
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.7
Exit Velocity (max)
90.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Powerhouse 4.18.21
Apr 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.4
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
26.0
Hand Speed (avg)
78.8
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Central New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.3
Hand Speed (avg)
81.9
Bat Speed (max)
78.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Powerhouse 4.18.21
Apr 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1947
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.
24.4
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).
65.7
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).
1708
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).
65.5
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).
1184
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 New England Underclass Games II (Invite Only)
Aug 25, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,037
Spin Rate (max)
1,913
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.7
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,743
Spin Rate (max)
1,706
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Powerhouse 4.18.21
Apr 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 80.4
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,240
Spin Rate (max)
2,028
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 64.9
Velo Range
57.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,759
Spin Rate (max)
1,709
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.6
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 66.6
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,199
Spin Rate (max)
1,184
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.75
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.68
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 New England ProCase (Invite Only)
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.28
RSi (max)
1,784
Jump Power (max)
32.3
Jump Height (max)
26.5
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Colin Larson: OF/LHP, (2024) The Williston Northampton School, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 175-pound athletic solid frame. Above average in the box, Larson's best exit velocity was 98 mph. (73.2 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, has an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive approach. Above average in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;has athletic consistent feet, soft sure hands, and a clean natural exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a very quick arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.64. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Colin Larson: OF/LHP, (2024) The Williston Northampton School, MA. Boston College Commit, 5-foot-9, 170-pound lean athletic build. Above average and athletic during batting practice, Larson's best exit velocity was 98 mph. (77.1 mph bat speed average). (26.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average throwing from the outfield, he displayed power in his arm with throws up to 88 mph;had athletic and consistent footwork, a clean natural exchange, and sure soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a high ¾ slot and a loose very quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.68. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Colin Larson
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Colin Larson: OF/LHP, (2024) The Williston Northampton School, MA. 5-foot-9, 170-pound lean athletic build. Above average and projectable during batting practice, Larson had a max exit velocity of 95 mph. (72.5 mph bat speed average). (22.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Has explosive bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Above average from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 80 mph; shows soft sure hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.72 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Colin Larson, The Williston Northampton School, 2024, MA
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (LHH) Above average and projectable. Began in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then used a small stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 84.4 mph. 72.5 mph bat speed average. 22.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft sure hands, athletic quick footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.72 (60-yard).
Colin Larson: OF/LHP, (2024) The Williston Northampton School, MA. 5-foot-9, 165-pound lean athletic build. Above average and athletic at the plate, Larson's best exit velocity was 96 mph. (77.96 mph bat speed average). (24.35 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short quick stride. Bat speed is explosive above average, shows an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He produced loud contact and found lots of barrels. Aggressive pull side approach. Above average and athletic, recorded an outfield position velocity of 83 mph; had a clean natural exchange, soft developing hands, and athletic, smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.49 60-yard dash. Projectable and solid on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose compact arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher who shows some effort. Has in line shoulder and consistent balance point. Lands open with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 80-81 mph; shows command arm side around the zone and slight running action. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1912). Has sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his 11/5 curveball (68-69). (Max spin 1742; Avg 1705).
Scout Evaluation
Colin Larson, The Williston Northampton School, 2024, MA
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (LHH) Above average and athletic. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a small load, then uses a short quick stride. Explosive above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill loose swing. Aggressive pull side approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity, average 88.94 mph. 77.96 mph bat speed average. 24.35 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft, developing hands, athletic smooth footwork, clean natural exchange. Above average and athletic. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing.
Arm: 83 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.49 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable and solid. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick developing arm speed, loose compact arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T81. 80-81 mph. (Max spin 2036; Avg 1912). Arm side around the zone accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 68-69 mph. Glove side around the zone control, sweeping action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1742; Avg 1705).
Colin Larson: OF/LHP, (2024) out of The Williston Northampton School, MA. is a 5-foot-8, 155-pound two-way prospect. At the plate, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 93 MPH. He sets up in an open, balanced stance with quiet hands. As the swing begins, the bat speed is evident. Larson takes an uphill path through the hitting zone and stays on plane through his finish. In the outfield, Larson showed some real arm strength with throws up to 89 MPH. As he worked through the defensive portion, he showed athletic feet, sure hands, and a clean exchange. On the mound, Larson uses a simple delivery that allows him to get to a good balance point. He works down the mound in line with the plate and finishes over his front leg. The arm works out of an over-the-top arm slot that creates a heavy fastball that sits 79-80 MPH. He also showed a 12/6 curveball (64-65 MPH) and a changeup (65-67 MPH) with fading action.