The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
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
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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
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.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
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
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.70
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.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.70
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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.78 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH. CB: 63-66 MPH.. CH: 65-67 MPH.
6/27/22
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Long, sturdy build. 7.07 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while standing up during transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing closed. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH.SL: 64-65 MPH.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while sitting back. Hands are underneath the body while staying low during transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 76 MPH. CB: 60-63 MPH. CH: 68-69 MPH.
8/26/21
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Lean, proportional build. 7.64 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while active feet. Hands are out in front with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH. Pitching: Van Valkenburg uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while effortless with fluidity, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 75-76 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 59-61 MPH; slurve like. CH: 67-68 MPH; maintains same plain.
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2023 RHP|1B Jace Van Valkenburg (Saugerties) has committed to Herkimer County Community College #congrats
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Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Long, lean build. 7.78 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 73-75 MPH. CB: 63-66 MPH.. CH: 65-67 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Long, sturdy build. 7.07 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while standing up during transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing closed. Long arm swing while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 74-76 MPH.SL: 64-65 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Slender, proportional build.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a moderate leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 91 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while sitting back. Hands are underneath the body while staying low during transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 74 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a long stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 76 MPH, while sitting 76 MPH. CB: 60-63 MPH. CH: 68-69 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 180 pounds; Lean, proportional build. 7.64 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an exaggerated leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 90 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while active feet. Hands are out in front with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. INF - 73 MPH.
Pitching: Van Valkenburg uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while effortless with fluidity, while working through a high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 77 MPH, while sitting 75-76 MPH; life through the zone. SL: 59-61 MPH; slurve like. CH: 67-68 MPH; maintains same plain.