21.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/06/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
3B
Liam
Yardley
Bates College
Lawrence Academy (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Evolution
Lawrence Academy (HS) • MA
5' 9" • 190LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: Evolution
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/06/21
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/16/20
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/06/21
291
Distance (max)
7/16/20
44
Sweet Spot %
2/06/21
7.15
60
7/21/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/06/21
1.88 - 1.94
Pop Time
7/16/20
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.03
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
83
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.0
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).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
35.6
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.
Scout Day: Evolution Baseball 2.6.21
Feb 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
83
Distance (avg)
162
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 PBR Summer Classic Showcase
Jul 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
70.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
Scout Day: Evolution Baseball 2.6.21
Feb 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 PBR Summer Classic Showcase
Jul 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Evolution Baseball - Feb 8, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Evolution Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 8, 2021
- 2020 Academic Games I - Quick Hits - Jul 23, 2020
- Results From 2020 Academic Games I - Jul 22, 2020
- 2020 Summer Classic Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 20, 2020
- Results From 2020 Summer Classic Showcase - Jul 17, 2020
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Yardley is a 5-foot-9, 190 pound right-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of an athletic stance, with the hands set just off the back shoulder. The load is triggered by a light toe-tap and a pushing back of the hands. He’s able to stack over the back leg and get the hands into a strong hitting position before heading into the hitting zone. His bat-path is flat through contact, yielding a max exit velocity of 87 MPH during batting practice. He finishes balanced and extends through contact.
Defensively, Yardley was 77 MPH on his throws behind the plate. His initial stace is balanced, with the glove relaxed. As he transitions to throw, his feet are quick and create a good line with the target. His ball exchange is clean, allowing the arm to work quick and clean. He finishes over the front leg, keeping a good line with his target.
Exit Velocity- 87 mph
Catching Velocity- 77 mph
Yardley is a 5-foot-9, 190-pound, right-handed hitting catching prospect. He hits out of athletic set up with the hands set close to his head. The load is short and gets his hands out away from his body into a strong hitting position. The swing is direct and flat through the hitting zone producing a max exit velocity of 87.9 MPH during the batting practice. He finishes on plane and stays balanced throughout the swing. He also ran a 7.15 sixty.
Defensively, Yardley showed a quick exchange and good feet. His pop time range was 2.0-2.03, with a velocity of 76 MPH. He sets up in a balanced stance with the glove centered in the middle of the chest. As he transitions to throw, the feet get the hips into a good throwing position stacked over the feet in a good line with second base. The arm swing is short and he finishes through his throws well.
5-foot-9, 190-pound right-handed hitting catcher. He showed very well behind the dish as he can catch and throw. He threw 73 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.88. He is flexible and athletic behind the dish. He showed soft hands and good feel for the spot behind the dish. He ran a 7.28 sixty at the event. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is wide in base and he showed a toe tap as the ball approaches the hitting zone. The path is flat to slightly uphill as he gets into contact with the ball. He uses a 1-handed finish after contact with the ball. He is a solid prospect behind the dish.
Exit Velocity- 89 mph
Catching Velocity- 73 mph
Pop Time -1.88