19.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Alexander
Batka
Spring Lake (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Westside Rattlers
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Westside Rattlers
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
62.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
12.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/09/22
257
Distance (max)
2/18/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/18/23
7.25
60
10/09/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
72
INF Velo
2/18/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
10/09/22
68.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
10/09/22
1607
Spin Rate (avg)
10/09/22
Changeup
58.1 - 62.6
Velo Range
2/18/23
1667
Spin Rate (avg)
10/09/22
Curveball
57.6 - 58.7
Velo Range
10/09/22
1467
Spin Rate (avg)
10/09/22
Slider
55.7 - 58.3
Velo Range
2/18/23
1400
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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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).
72.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
257
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5
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).
77.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.4
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 Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
67.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
257
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Michigan Fall Prospect Games
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
77.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
182
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.5
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 Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.6
Bat Speed (max)
59.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
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).
1462
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.
21.9
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).
60.9
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).
1422
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).
56.9
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).
1400
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
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).
1607
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.
23.1
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.2
Curveball
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).
1467
Curveball
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).
64.5
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).
1667
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).
2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.0
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 68.2
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,640
Spin Rate (max)
1,462
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
58.4
Velocity (max)
55.7 - 58.3
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,520
Spin Rate (max)
1,400
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.6
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 62.6
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,486
Spin Rate (max)
1,422
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Michigan Fall Prospect Games
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,663
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.7
Velocity (max)
57.6 - 58.7
Velo Range
53.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,585
Spin Rate (max)
1,467
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.5
Velocity (max)
60.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,667
Spin Rate (max)
1,667
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Feb 23, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- 2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Feb 21, 2023
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2023
- 2022 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 12, 2022
- Results From 2022 Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Oct 10, 2022
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Alexander Batka: SS/RHP, (2025) Spring Lake, MI. 5-foot-11, 152-pound. (59.5 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a big leg kick. Has a short level swing plane and a back foot finish. Line drive approach. In the infield, his best throw was registered at 72 mph. (Max spin 1639; Avg 1462).
Alexander Batka: SS/RHP, (2025) Spring Lake, MI. 5-foot-10, 152-pound. Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Simple level swing plane. Line drive approach. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 64 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent in control feet, and firm hands. Out front fielding mechanics. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.25. Above average on the mound, has consistent arm speed and throws from a high ¾ arm angle. Shows decent effort in his delivery. Lands square with upright an athletic finish. (Max spin 1662; Avg 1607).