22.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/21
CLASS OF 2025
3B
1B
Michael
Cureton
PDG Academy (HS) • MD
6' 0" • 190LBS
• 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Richmond Braves 2025 platinum
6' 0" • 190LBS
• 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Richmond Braves 2025 platinum
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/21
19.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/21
67
Hard Hit %
2/19/23
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
352
Distance (max)
2/19/23
56
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.42
60
2/19/23
4.24
30-yd
9/10/22
1.84
10-yd
9/10/22
17.8
Run speed (max)
9/10/22
82
INF Velo
2/19/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
9/15/23
77 - 79
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 60
Velo Range
9/24/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
75 - 75
Velo Range
9/15/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.41
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
11.1
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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).
99.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
93
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.8
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).
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7
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 MD Preseason All-State Session II
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Sep 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
93
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Freshmen Free Showcase East
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
323
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.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.3
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 MD Preseason All-State Session II
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Richmond Braves
Sep 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Freshmen Free Showcase East
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
75.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.70
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Crabcakes & Baseball: PAS II Analysis - Feb 22, 2023
- Freshmen Free & Junior Future Trials East: Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2021
- Freshmen Free & Junior Future Trials East: Superlatives - Feb 16, 2021
- Maryland Junior Future Games Trials Session II: Pitcher Analysis - Apr 14, 2020
- Maryland Junior Future Games Trials Session II: Infielder Analysis - Apr 9, 2020
- MD Junior Future Games Trials: Quick Hits - Mar 7, 2019
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Junior Future Game Trials Session II
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5’10”, 177 pounds. Strong, athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: Switch. Hits from a tall, balanced, slightly open stance from the right side. High leg kick load with good hand separation. Short to the ball with a slight uphill swing path. Shows quick bat speed through the zone and stays behind the ball well with good balance. Generates strong lower half involvement and gets good extension through and past contact, finishing with one hand. Hits from a slightly crouched, balanced stance from the left side. Medium sized leg kick load with good hand separation. Short to the ball with a more level swing path. Shows quick hands through the zone and stays behind the ball well with solid balance. Generates some lower half involvement and gets good extension through contact finishing with one hand. Solid middle to pull side line drive approach from both sides of the plate.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee. Present pull side power and strength from both sides of the plate with more developing.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Throws with short arm action from a mid to high three quarter slot.
Defense: Plays loose with active feet and gets around the ball working through it to the target. Fields the ball out in front, funneling to the belt and gathers at the chest. Slight glove tap into clean exchanges. Rangy with soft hands and shows ability to throw from various arm slots.
Run: 4.57 home-to-first time.
Delivery: Side-step wind-up and leg kick into a tall, compact balance point. Controlled stride down the mound with a slight pause. Strong lower half and drop and drive delivery. Lands in-line with home plate and finishes over front side. Gets good extension through release. Easy effort.
Arm Action: RH. Throws downhill with shorter arm action from a high three-quarters slot.
FB: T74 mph, 72-74 mph. Showed some cut action.
CB: 57-59 mph. Showed tight spin and some gradual 11/5 shape.
CH: 57-63 mph.
SPLT: 61-63 mph.
MD Junior Future Games Trials
Strong, athletic body type and 5’8’’, 175 pound frame. Switch hitter. Hits from the left side from a balanced, open stance. Creates some hand separation in load with an average stride length that lands closed at foot-strike. Stays behind the ball well with some bat speed and a short, level swing path. Hits from the right side in a tall, well-balanced stance with a wide base. Loads hands back without a stride. Strong lower half and strength and power present from both sides. Recorded and event best 79 mph exit velocity. Plays with active feet and works through the ball in the infield. Fields the ball out in front and funnels to the belt. Long arm action throwing from a high three-quarters slot at 71 mph. Ran a 4.78 home-to-first time.