19.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/02/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
Maxwell
Olsen
Saranac (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Elite
5' 10" • 150LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Elite
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/22
12.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/02/23
-
Hard Hit %
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
8/02/23
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/22
291
Distance (max)
8/02/23
67
Sweet Spot %
2/19/22
7.43
60
2/19/22
4.29
30-yd
8/02/23
1.77
10-yd
8/02/23
17.3
Run speed (max)
8/02/23
74
INF Velo
8/02/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
2/19/22
74 - 76
Velo Range
2/19/22
1785
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/22
Changeup
73 - 74
Velo Range
2/19/22
1216
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/22
Curveball
66.2 - 67.7
Velo Range
2/19/22
2062
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/22
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).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.3
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).
92.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
182
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
56.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
54.0
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.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.6
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.
2023 Western Michigan Prospect Showcase
Aug 2, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
56.0
Bat Speed (max)
54.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
58.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1785
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.
23.8
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).
67.0
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).
2062
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).
73.0
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).
1216
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).
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.19.22
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,915
Spin Rate (max)
1,785
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.7
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 67.7
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
Spin Rate (max)
2,062
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)
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,216
Spin Rate (max)
1,216
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.84
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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
- 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Quick Hits - Feb 25, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Elite Baseball - Feb 21, 2022
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Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (54.0 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. Smooth during batting practice, Olsen had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (56.6 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Has a short swing plane, quick flashed bat speed and balanced finish. He barreled up a few balls during the round. Up the middle approach. Smooth confident while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; shows quick feet, consistent hands, and a quick exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Clocked a time of 7.43 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. He has even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; has tight slight running action and command both sides of the plate in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). His 10/4 curveball (66-67) showed arm side up in the zone control and late action. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062). Shows down in the zone control and tight action on his 10/4 changeup (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Maxwell Olsen, Saranac, 2024, MI
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Starts in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Quick flashed bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 80.1 mph. 56.6 mph bat speed average. 18.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Smooth confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off an athletic finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). Both sides of the plate in the zone accuracy, tight slight running action, tight movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. Arm side up in the zone command, late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062).
CH: 73-74 mph. Down in the zone control, tight action, 10/4 movement.