87
Velocity (max)
8/02/20
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
1B
Carson
Byers
Miami (OH)
Mattawan (HS) • MI
5-9 • 185LBS • L/L
Travel Team: Arsenal Baseball
Mattawan (HS) • MI
5-9 • 185LBS • L/L
Travel Team: Arsenal Baseball
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 87
Velo Range
8/02/20
2136
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
8/02/20
1319
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Curveball
71 - 72
Velo Range
7/24/19
2264
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
8/02/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/02/20
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/02/20
376
Distance (max)
8/02/20
60
Sweet Spot %
8/02/20
7.97
60
7/09/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
7/09/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
8.05
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.97
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
376
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.6
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.
2020 PBR Future Games (Michigan Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
291
Distance (avg)
376
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
299
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
2136
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.
26.1
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).
67.6
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).
2264
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).
73.5
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).
1319
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).
2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 1, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.0
Velo Range
81.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.7
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 70.2
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,328
Spin Rate (max)
2,264
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.4
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,343
Spin Rate (max)
1,319
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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- Results From 2020 Northeast Future Games - Aug 3, 2020
- 2020 Northeast Future Games - Team Michigan Workout Day Notes - Aug 3, 2020
- 2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 6, 2020
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- Results From 2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 4, 2020
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A strong framed left hand bat showed impressive bat speed at the plate getting his lower half involved running into quite a few barrels. Crushed multiple balls primarily working the center of the field. Showed the ability to turn on balls when needed. Went yard on multiple balls. Posted a 95 mph exit velocity. Showed off a gamer mentality on the mound throwing a pair of high-stakes innings late in the game. 4 pitch mix on the mound with a lot of confidence in his offspeed pitches. Fastball sat 84-87 MPH with armside run paired with a deceptive changeup 76-77 MPH. Has both a curveball 69-72 MPH and a slider 76-77 MPH. Curveball was his out pitch showing 1-7 break with a spin rate up over 2400 rpm. Good composure on the mound picking up a bases loaded strikeout on a curveball to end his outing.
Pitching: On the bump a LHP showed a competitive nature going right after hitters. Works at a moderate pace showing a feel for a three pitch mix. Chang of speeds on the hill throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Arm side run on the fastball, sharp breaking curve and a deceptive change up. Struck out multiple batters during game play.
Hitting: At the plate shows a violent swing getting his back hip engaged making hard contact. Ball jumped off his bat displaying a 93 mph exit velocity.
Hitting: Sets up with a small crouch at the plate rocking back on his back leg exploding his bat through the zone. Smashed a couple balls out the yard. Aggressive violent swing.
Pitching: On the mound sets up on a slant moving to his balance point throwing from a 3/4 arm angle. Commands the zone well showing an aggressive style on the hill attacking hitters. Fastball was easy out the hand 79-81 mph. Shows a sharp breaking curve in the zone 65-67 mph.
Hitting: Sets up with a open crouched stance showed fast hands with an aggressive approach. Takes a violent swing making solid contact. Drove balls deep to RF.
Pitching: On the mound starts on a slant turning inward to throw from a 3/4 arm angle with a fast arm. Ball comes out the hand well with late life. Fastball was low in the zone 77-78 mph with command. Sweeping action on the curve 65-67 mph.