75
Velocity (max)
7/13/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
Calvin
Ball
Alma College
West Ottawa (HS) • MI
5' 7" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Grand Rapids Diamonds
West Ottawa (HS) • MI
5' 7" • 180LBS
L/L • 18yr 9mo
Travel Team: Grand Rapids Diamonds
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
72 - 75
Velo Range
7/13/23
1466
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Changeup
65.4 - 66.1
Velo Range
2/20/21
1018
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Curveball
62 - 67
Velo Range
7/13/23
1423
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/21
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.8
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).
1466
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.
20.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.4
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).
1423
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).
65.8
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).
1018
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).
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 82.0
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,160
Spin Rate (max)
2,076
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,400
Spin Rate (max)
2,284
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,289
Spin Rate (max)
1,247
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Diamonds 2.20.21
Feb 20, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.6
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,619
Spin Rate (max)
1,466
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 64.2
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,423
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.1
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 66.1
Velo Range
1,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,018
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
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)
73.5
Curveball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
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Player Spotlight
Calvin Ball: LHP/1B, (2023) West Ottawa, MI. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. Confident on the mound, using a loose arm action he showed good arm speed from a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall stretch only type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed a consistent balance point. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-82 mph; has glove side command and slight running action. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2075). Had tight hard action on his sharp curveball (66-69). (Max spin 2400; Avg 2283). Showed late action and down in the zone command on his changeup (72-73).
Scout Evaluation
Calvin Ball, West Ottawa, 2023, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 180-pound.
Pitching: Confident. Tall-and-fall stretch only delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point.
FB: T82. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2160; Avg 2075). Glove side accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 66-69 mph. Tight hard action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2400; Avg 2283).
CH: 72-73 mph. Down in the zone command, late action.
Player Spotlight
Calvin Ball: LHP/1B, (2023) West Ottawa, MI. 5-foot-7, 185-pound. On the mound, threw his fastball 70-71 mph with a max of 72 mph. Curveball (59-62 mph), changeup (65-66 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Calvin Ball, West Ottawa, 2023, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 5-foot-7, 185-pound .
FB: T72. 70-71 mph. (Max spin 1619; Avg 1466).
CB: 59-62 mph.
CH: 65-66 mph.