19.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Alexander
Barber
Elk Rapids (HS) • MI
5' 9" • 150LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: 231 Fusion 15u
5' 9" • 150LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: 231 Fusion 15u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
8/02/23
14.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/12/23
69.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/12/23
263
Distance (max)
8/02/23
38
Sweet Spot %
8/02/23
7.53
60
8/02/23
4.25
30-yd
8/02/23
1.78
10-yd
7/12/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
8/02/23
79
INF Velo
7/12/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75
Velocity (max)
7/12/23
71.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
7/12/23
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/23
Changeup
-
Velo Range
1809
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/23
Slider
61.2 - 62.9
Velo Range
7/12/23
1839
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
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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
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
263
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
160
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.2
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 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.5
Exit Velocity (max)
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
263
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase
Jul 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase
Jul 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
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).
1997
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.
27.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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).
1809
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.8
Slider
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).
1839
2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase
Jul 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.0
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 73.4
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 62.9
Velo Range
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,839
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.0
Velocity (max)
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,809
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Aug 4, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase - Aug 3, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 14, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 14, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 14, 2023
- Results From 2023 Eastern Michigan Prospect Showcase - Jul 14, 2023
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Alexander Barber: SS/RHP, (2025) Elk Rapids, MI. 5-foot-9, 135-pound. (61.4 mph bat speed average). (17.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph; shows consistent hands, consistent feet, and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Alexander Barber: SS/RHP, (2025) Elk Rapids, MI. 5-foot-9, 135-pound. (59.6 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a wrapping load, then used a small stride. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Projectable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 79 mph; has a natural exchange, developing hands, and developing consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Solid on the mound, showed good arm speed, he had a consistent quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses decent effort. Balance is tall point with an even shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2125; Avg 1996).