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
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.57
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.39
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.77
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Luke Talley, Green Level High (NC), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Advanced rhythm and path in the box from the left side. Hit tool leads the prospect. Body: 6-0, 169-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look. Delivery: 3B side. Small side step and turn. Lift to the mid-chest. Level and on-line, lands slightly closed with a square foot-strike. Athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Plunge out of the glove, pausing before working to a high-3/4 slot. Average arm speed. FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Around the zone. plays true. T1856, 1754 average rpm. SL: 60-68 mph. Early action. Rolls through a 10/4 tilt. T1773, 1539 average rpm. CH: 67-71 mph. Solid arm speed. Decpetion comes from speed differential. T1906, 1636 average rpm. ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
6/11/24
Luke Talley, Green Level High (NC), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Advanced rhythm and path in the box from the left side. Hit tool leads the prospect. Body: 6-0, 169-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look. Hit: LHH. Simple and relaxed. Feet just outside shoulders. Slight flex in the knees. Bat rests on back shoulder. Rhythmic leg kick and hand load. Stable head. Average stride. Simple actions with quickness. Active back side. 1 handed finish at shoulder height. Flat with quickness. Line drive approach. Showed ability to use both gaps. Easy and athletic turning on balls to the pull side. Excellent barrel feel. Good bat speed. 65.2 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 329' max distance. Setup to see power grade growth with reps and time. Simple and on the barrel. Ball jumps to the pull side. Loft will come with reps. Arm: LH. INF-79 mph. Short athletic exchange and release. Easy carry and accuracy. Good feel for speed of the game. Arm plays with ease at 1B. Defense: Active feet. Simple setup and actions. Trust in hands. Ball can get deep in the catch zone at times. Good feet and hands around the bag, taking throws. ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
2/10/24
Luke Talley, Green Level (NC), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Average Build, Room to add muscle Delivery: 3B side. Small side step turns hips with leg kick to chest. Lands closed. stable head. athletic finish. Arm Action: LH. Plunges out of hand break. Slight pause into H 3/4 slot. FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Has feel. Plays true. T1961, 1878 average rpm. CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 action. Breaks late. T1869, 1790 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Arm side run. Fades out of the hand T1684, 1599 average rpm. ATH: 1.57 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
2/10/24
Luke Talley, Green Level (NC), 2027 Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Average Build, Room to add muscle Hit: LHH. Upright, Relaxed, Barrel waggle, High leg lift, Controlled Rhythm Direct path, Early hip accleration, Lacks extension to pull side. 62.8 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 297' max distance. Power will come as strength improves, Barrel feel. Arm: LH. INF-81 mph. Medium arm swing, High 3/4 slot accurate throws Defense: Good bend in hips, Athletic funnel to chest. ATH: 1.57 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Advanced rhythm and path in the box from the left side. Hit tool leads the prospect.
Body: 6-0, 169-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look.
Delivery: 3B side. Small side step and turn. Lift to the mid-chest. Level and on-line, lands slightly closed with a square foot-strike. Athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Plunge out of the glove, pausing before working to a high-3/4 slot. Average arm speed.
FB: T80, 77-80 mph. Around the zone. plays true. T1856, 1754 average rpm.
SL: 60-68 mph. Early action. Rolls through a 10/4 tilt. T1773, 1539 average rpm.
CH: 67-71 mph. Solid arm speed. Decpetion comes from speed differential. T1906, 1636 average rpm.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP Advanced rhythm and path in the box from the left side. Hit tool leads the prospect.
Body: 6-0, 169-pounds. Athletic frame. Youthful look.
Hit: LHH. Simple and relaxed. Feet just outside shoulders. Slight flex in the knees. Bat rests on back shoulder. Rhythmic leg kick and hand load. Stable head. Average stride. Simple actions with quickness. Active back side. 1 handed finish at shoulder height. Flat with quickness. Line drive approach. Showed ability to use both gaps. Easy and athletic turning on balls to the pull side. Excellent barrel feel. Good bat speed. 65.2 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.6 mph. 329' max distance. Setup to see power grade growth with reps and time. Simple and on the barrel. Ball jumps to the pull side. Loft will come with reps.
Arm: LH. INF-79 mph. Short athletic exchange and release. Easy carry and accuracy. Good feel for speed of the game. Arm plays with ease at 1B.
Defense: Active feet. Simple setup and actions. Trust in hands. Ball can get deep in the catch zone at times. Good feet and hands around the bag, taking throws.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 30.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Average Build, Room to add muscle
Delivery: 3B side. Small side step turns hips with leg kick to chest. Lands closed. stable head. athletic finish.
Arm Action: LH. Plunges out of hand break. Slight pause into H 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Has feel. Plays true. T1961, 1878 average rpm.
CB: 69-70 mph. 12/6 action. Breaks late. T1869, 1790 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Arm side run. Fades out of the hand T1684, 1599 average rpm.
ATH: 1.57 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Average Build, Room to add muscle
Hit: LHH. Upright, Relaxed, Barrel waggle, High leg lift, Controlled Rhythm Direct path, Early hip accleration, Lacks extension to pull side. 62.8 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 297' max distance. Power will come as strength improves, Barrel feel.
Arm: LH. INF-81 mph. Medium arm swing, High 3/4 slot accurate throws
Defense: Good bend in hips, Athletic funnel to chest.
ATH: 1.57 and 4.21 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.