89
Velocity (max)
8/31/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
Zach
Bates
Iowa Central CC
Hickman (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/L • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: US Elite Midwest 2023
Hickman (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/L • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: US Elite Midwest 2023
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87.5 - 88.4
Velo Range
8/31/23
1962
Spin Rate (avg)
8/31/23
Changeup
80.9 - 83.2
Velo Range
8/31/23
2054
Spin Rate (avg)
8/31/23
Curveball
75 - 76.5
Velo Range
8/31/23
2361
Spin Rate (avg)
8/31/23
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/31/23
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/31/23
390
Distance (max)
8/31/23
78
Sweet Spot %
6/15/20
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
8/31/23
82.5
Bat Speed (max)
8/31/23
27.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/31/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.28
60
8/31/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Positional Tools
2023
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.19
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.
9.9
Hitting
2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
390
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.7
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).
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
153
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.4
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Iowa Central CC
Aug 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
99.9
Exit Velocity (max)
93.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
302
Distance (avg)
390
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MO Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
275
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.
26.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.8
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Iowa Central CC
Aug 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
26.3
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
82.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MO Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 15, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
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).
1962
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.
22.3
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).
75.8
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).
2361
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).
82.0
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).
2054
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Fastball
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
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).
1773
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.
25.9
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.7
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).
1713
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).
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Iowa Central CC
Aug 31, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.0
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 88.4
Velo Range
88.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,104
Spin Rate (max)
1,962
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
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.5
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,433
Spin Rate (max)
2,361
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
83.7
Velocity (max)
80.9 - 83.2
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,099
Spin Rate (max)
2,054
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
MO Underclass Prospect Games
Jun 15, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,827
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
61.4
Velocity (max)
58.7 - 60.8
Velo Range
56.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,809
Spin Rate (max)
1,713
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
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
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.
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
2020
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)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
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Zach Bates: LHP/OF, (2023) Hickman, MO. 5-foot-9, 135-pound slim frame. At the plate, Bates had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. Started in a wide stance with an arm bar load, then used a small leg kick to start his swing. Bat speed is average, exhibits level swing plane and level finish. Through the round he found some barrels. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, had firm hands, a clean exchange and choppy footwork. Used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 8.19 at the event. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 68-69 mph; shows arm side command and running action. He had slight action on his curveball (59-61).