17.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/25/23
CLASS OF 2027
OF
2B
Donavan
Dickson
HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • MS
5' 8" • 158LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: EBC-Griggs
5' 8" • 158LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: EBC-Griggs
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
7/25/23
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
7/25/23
-
Hard Hit %
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/25/23
79
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/25/23
298
Distance (max)
5/30/23
80
Sweet Spot %
7/25/23
7.09
60
7/25/23
3.98
30-yd
7/25/23
1.74
10-yd
7/25/23
19.7
Run speed (max)
7/25/23
78
INF Velo
5/30/23
80
OF Velo
5/30/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/25/23
75 - 78
Velo Range
7/25/23
1976
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/23
Changeup
66.2 - 69
Velo Range
4/01/23
1474
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/23
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
7/25/23
2008
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/23
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).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.2
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).
81.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4
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 Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
290
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Easley Baseball Scout Day
May 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Apr 1, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Easley Baseball Club Scout Day
Jun 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
208
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.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.4
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.
JFG Workout MS/TN
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
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).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1976
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.
25.6
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).
65.4
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).
2008
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).
67.4
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).
1474
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).
North Mississippi/West Tennessee Rising Stars ID
Apr 1, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.0
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 78.0
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
1,976
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
66.1
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 66.1
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,055
Spin Rate (max)
2,008
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
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 69.0
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,601
Spin Rate (max)
1,474
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.74
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
75.17
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Donavan Dickson, Hernando (MS), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 5-8, 158-pounds. Sturdy frame
Hit: RHH. Wider stance with high hand set Small, controlled load with slight inward rotation/toe tap stride. Upward bat pat with pull side approach and aggression. Advanced pop for age.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76.2 mph. 298' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-78 mph. OF-80 mph. Loose arm action
Defense: Quick, choppy feet with plenty of range. Solid glove work and transfers. Strong enough arm to handle the deeper throws.
ATH: 7.18 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.