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).
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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
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
Nick VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, Vanfleet's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (73.6 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; has soft developing hands, athletic developing feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.5. Projectable athletic on the mound, using consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; shows sinking running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1741). Shows sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2025; Avg 1883).
2/05/23
Nick VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot-3, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, Vanfleet was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 96 mph. (71.3 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then uses a small closed stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; has developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance point is tall with on- line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has control around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1833). His curveball (60-62) had sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1828).
8/02/22
Nicholas VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Vanfleet recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping small load, then used a small stride. Had developing bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 8.44 at the event. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1940). Has glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (63-64). (Max spin 2282; Avg 2218).
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Nick VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, Vanfleet's best exit velocity was 92 mph. (73.6 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a big leg kick. Had an uphill loose swing plane, developing bat speed and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic and projectable in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 81 mph; has soft developing hands, athletic developing feet, and a natural exchange. Movements laterally were developing athletically and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.5. Projectable athletic on the mound, using consistent arm action he showed developing arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-81 mph; shows sinking running action and control arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1849; Avg 1741). Shows sweeping action and glove side command on his curveball (67-69). (Max spin 2025; Avg 1883).
Nick VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot-3, 180-pound athletic projectable frame. Above average and projectable at the plate, Vanfleet was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 96 mph. (71.3 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a handsy load, then uses a small closed stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits an uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; has developing soft hands, developing consistent feet, and a natural exchange. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Capable on the mound, showing developing arm speed he used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Balance point is tall with on- line shoulders during delivery. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has control around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1833). His curveball (60-62) had sweeping action and glove side control. (Max spin 1958; Avg 1828).
Nicholas VanFleet: 1B/LHP, (2025) Grafton, MA. 6-foot, 175-pound projectable athletic build. Projectable and athletic at the plate, Vanfleet recorded an exit velocity of 89 mph. (65.8 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a wrapping small load, then used a small stride. Had developing bat speed, loose uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable and capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 73 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a clean natural exchange, and soft developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with developing athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. Recorded a 60 time of 8.44 at the event. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed consistent arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. Has a consistent balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph; showed control arm side around the zone and running action. (Max spin 2102; Avg 1940). Has glove side around the zone control and sweeping action on his curveball (63-64). (Max spin 2282; Avg 2218).