Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

SS

Caden
Birch

North Valleys HS (HS) • NV
5' 11" • 171.5LBS
R/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Northern Nevada Baseball Club
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
9/10/22
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
9/10/22
15.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
Power
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
9/10/22
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/10/22
388
Distance (max)
9/10/22
100
Sweet Spot %
6/07/22
Run
6.85
60
11/11/23
3.85
30-yd
11/11/23
1.71
10-yd
2/10/24
20.5
Run speed (max)
11/11/23
Defense
85
INF Velo
11/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

76.3
Velocity (max)
11/06/21
73.1 - 75.2
Velo Range
11/06/21
1838
Spin Rate (avg)
11/06/21

Changeup

62.8 - 64.1
Velo Range
11/06/21
1561
Spin Rate (avg)
11/06/21

Curveball

57.4 - 60.5
Velo Range
11/06/21
1274
Spin Rate (avg)
11/06/21

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
Infield Velocity
81.0
Infield Velocity
85.0
60 Yard Dash
7.45
Infield Velocity
76.0
Power / Speed Score
13.7
60 Yard Dash
7.07
Infield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Position
81
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Position
85
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Position
76
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Position
7.45
60-yard
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Position
7.07
60-yard
75
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
Northern Nevada Prospect Open
Aug 21, 2021
Position
7.10
60-yard
71
INF Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
87.3
Distance Max
319
Distance Avg
136
Launch Angle Avg
9.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
98.4
Exit Velocity Avg
84.2
Distance Max
369
Distance Avg
218
Launch Angle Avg
23.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
101.9
Exit Velocity Avg
88.5
Distance Max
388
Distance Avg
263
Launch Angle Avg
23.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
82.4
Distance Max
341
Distance Avg
238
Launch Angle Avg
25.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
200
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
101.9
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
259
Distance (avg)
388
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
269
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Nevada Prospect Open
Aug 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
74.5
Bat Speed Avg
72.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.1
Bat Speed Max
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
76.2
Bat Speed Avg
70.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
19.0
Bat Speed Max
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
68.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
72.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Nevada Prospect Open
Aug 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1838
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1274
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1561
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
775 Winter Update
Nov 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,924
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.5
Velocity (max)
57.4 - 60.5
Velo Range
56.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,417
Spin Rate (max)
1,274
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
64.2
Velocity (max)
62.8 - 64.1
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,561
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.71
30 Yard Dash
3.85
60 Yard Dash
6.85
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
3.85
60 Yard Dash
6.85
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.80
30 Yard Dash
4.03
60 Yard Dash
7.22
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.87
30-yd
6.91
60-yd
20.2
Run speed (max)
Northern Nevada Fall ID (2024-2028)
Nov 11, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.85
60-yd
20.5
Run speed (max)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Swift
1.77
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
6.99
60-yd
20.4
Run speed (max)
2022 Northern Nevada Open
Sep 10, 2022
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.03
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
2022 PBR Nevada State Games
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.45
60-yd
18.4
Run speed (max)
1,587
Jump Power (max)
29.5
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
2022
Edge Score
79.44
Edge Score
83.02
Edge Score
77.72

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

11/11/23
Caden Birch, North Valleys (NV), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B Emerging as one of the top Uncommitted bats in Nevada's 2025 Class.
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds. Athletic build with some present strength throughout his frame. Plenty of room to add size.
Hit: RHH. Tall, opened set up. Medium leg kick, lands square. Slight coil in separation. Bat works slightly downward through the zone. Backspin producer. Present power on display, especially to the pull side. Understands where his barrel is at. Shoulder high, two-handed finish. Balanced throughout.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph. Short, quick arm cycle. 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Hops into set up. Ahtletic through fielding process. Feet work to get him around and through the ball. Advanced feel for the forehand and backhand plays with the ability to change arm slot to maintain fluidity.
5/31/23

Body: 5-11, 173.5-pounds. Athletic, flashes speed, quick tendencies
Hit: RHH. balanced, squared, no stride, good balance Excelled bat speed, level swing, level finish 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short, over the top with accuracy
Defense: soft hands, fluid footwork, clean transfer, reads hops well
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 83.02 Edge Score
5/31/23

Body: 5-11, 173.5-pounds. Athletic, flashes speed, quick tendencies
Hit: RHH. balanced, squared, no stride, good balance Excelled bat speed, level swing, level finish 70.3 mph bat speed with 12 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 324' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short, over the top with accuracy
Defense: soft hands, fluid footwork, clean transfer, reads hops well
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 3.97 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 83.02 Edge Score
8/21/21

Body: 5-foot-11, 155 pounds
Defense: IF. Competent infield actions. Relies on athleticism through fielding process. Tends to field the ball deep. Showed ability to range to both sides with some comfort in the backhand play.
Arm: RH. 71 mph. Short arm cycle. Accurate throws.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open set up. Sinks back into his load with simple stride for separation. Some loop in the bat path with rotational features. Worked mostly gap to gap. Natural lift through extension.
Power: 87.93 mph Exit Velocity via TrackMan.
Run: 7.10 Laser Timed

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Physical

2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Reno Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Physical - Athlete
6' 0"
Ht
171.5
Wt
Body Fat %
SMM
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
2023 PBR Nevada State Games (Invite Only)
May 31, 2023
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
173.5
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)