80.5
Velocity (max)
10/08/23
CLASS OF 2025
RHP
SS
Talon
VanHovel
Trenton (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 157LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: D-backs elite
5' 10" • 157LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: D-backs elite
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
78.2 - 80
Velo Range
10/08/23
1945
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/23
Changeup
68.9 - 69.7
Velo Range
3/04/23
1715
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/23
Curveball
67.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
10/08/23
2130
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
10/08/23
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/04/23
273
Distance (max)
10/08/23
56
Sweet Spot %
3/04/23
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/04/23
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/08/23
20.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.76
60
10/08/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
15.8
Run speed (max)
10/08/23
77
INF Velo
10/08/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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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).
77.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
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.
14.8
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 Fall Prospect Games
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
66.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
114
Distance (avg)
235
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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 Fall Prospect Games
Oct 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
61.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.7
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).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
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).
1894
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.
24.2
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).
68.1
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).
2128
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).
70.0
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).
1481
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 Fall Prospect Games
Oct 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.0
Velo Range
78.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.8
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 70.5
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,286
Spin Rate (max)
2,127
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,715
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 78.8
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,837
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
65.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,130
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,527
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)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Fall Prospect Games - Oct 9, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Eastern Michigan Preseason ID II - Mar 6, 2023
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Talon VanHovel: RHP/SS, (2025) Trenton, MI. 5-foot-10, 157-pound. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a controlled compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a flat swing plane, above average bat speed and a back foot finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle approach. While in the infield, made throws up to 77 mph. Solid on the mound, used a loose quick arm action with an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher who uses some effort. Displays even shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands square with upright finish. (Max spin 2025; Avg 1945).
Talon VanHovel: SS/RHP, (2025) Trenton, MI. 5-foot-9, 142-pound. (59.7 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 66 mph. Smooth raw on the mound, showed some arm speed with a consistent arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows some effort. Balance point is tall with an even shoulders during delivery. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. (Max spin 1967; Avg 1836).