22.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
2B
Abel
Gutierrez
Schoolcraft JC
Western International (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs 18u
Western International (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 7mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs 18u
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
26.3
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
15
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
294
Distance (max)
2/26/22
75
Sweet Spot %
3/06/21
7.18
60
3/06/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
1/20/20
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/26/22
1.97 - 2.10
Pop Time
2/26/22
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
1/20/20
80 - 81
Velo Range
1/20/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
1/20/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
70 - 74
Velo Range
1/20/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.30
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.10
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
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)
7.18
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.05
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
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.
16.3
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: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.4
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: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
60.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
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)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Michigan Unsigned Senior Showcase - Dec 12, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: D Backs Elite - Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 D Backs Elite - Feb 28, 2022
- Results From 2021 Michigan ProCase - Mar 8, 2021
- 7/16-7/19 Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jul 22, 2020
- 2020 Michigan Preseason Preview - Complete Evaluations - Feb 3, 2020
- Results from 2020 Michigan Preseason Preview - Jan 21, 2020
- 2018 Scout Day: Motor City Hit Dogs - Complete Evaluations - Mar 12, 2018
- 2018 Scout Day: Motor City Hit Dogs - Sneak Peek - Feb 14, 2018
- 2018 Scout Day: Motor City Hit Dogs - Top Performers - Feb 13, 2018
- Results from Michigan's 2018 Scout Day: Motor City Hit Dogs - Feb 12, 2018
- 2018 Junior Future Games Tryouts - Sneak Peek - Jan 23, 2018
- Michigan Insider: 2018 Junior Future Games Tryouts - Top Performers - Jan 18, 2018
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Player Spotlight
Abel Gutierrez: C/2B, (2023) Western International, MI. 5-foot-8, 162-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 93 mph. (65.6 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Behind the plate, throw downs to second topped out at 77 mph. displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.97-2.10. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.3.
Scout Evaluation
Abel Gutierrez, Western International, 2023, MI
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-8, 162-pound.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 77.1 mph. 65.6 mph bat speed average. 20.6 mph hand speed average. Highest at the event.
Arm: 77 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 7.30 (60-yard).
Player Spotlight
Abel Gutierrez: 2B/C, (2023) Western International, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. Smooth during batting practice, Gutierrez had a max exit velocity of 85 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has above average bat speed, rotational short swing plane and level finish. He found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 76 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 76 mph; Had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.99-2.05 pop time. Recorded a 60 time of 7.18 at the event.
Scout Evaluation
Abel Gutierrez, Western International, 2023, MI
Position: 2B/C
Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Level finish, rotational short swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 76.80 mph. 60.35 mph bat speed average. 21.16 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 76 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).
Pitching: On the mound sets up in the middle of the mound. Moves to his balance point showing a long arm action. Ball is easy out the hand with an explosive feel. Change up is easy out the hand showing clean arm action down in the zone with deception 63-65 mph. Curve had an 11/5 break at 70-74 mph. Fastball has good movement in the zone with command 80-81 mph.
Hitting: Sets up with a tall stance shows fast hands through the zone making hard contact. Line drive approach at the plate. Works the middle of the diamond.
Fielding: In the infield shows quick feet moving towards the ball while fielding with an advanced feel. Has good range in the field with soft hands. Clean actions in the field.
5-foot-4, 112 pound prospect shows good range and agility in the field. Younger prospect who will continue to grow and fill out his frame has good actions along with soft hands. 70 mph infield velo. At the plate has a tall stance using a front leg lift load and fast hands. Makes hard contact consistently working line drives to all fields. On the mound repeats his mechanics each time showing a fast arm. Fastball sat 73-75 mph along with an 11/5 shape curve 63-65 mph.
Exit velo: 78 mph
Inf velo: 73 mph
Home to 1st: 4.25