83
Velocity (max)
6/30/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
1B
Tim
Sparks
Bethlehem (HS) • NY
6' 1" • 177LBS
R/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hayner Barnstormers
6' 1" • 177LBS
R/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hayner Barnstormers
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 83
Velo Range
6/30/23
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
8/18/22
Changeup
73.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
8/18/22
1809
Spin Rate (avg)
8/18/22
Curveball
70 - 71
Velo Range
6/30/23
2057
Spin Rate (avg)
10/01/22
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
1977
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.
25.4
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).
67.4
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).
2050
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).
73.4
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).
1727
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).
2022 NY Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 78.9
Velo Range
75.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
1,951
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 67.0
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,224
Spin Rate (max)
2,057
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.7
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,720
Spin Rate (max)
1,646
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.8
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 81.7
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,156
Spin Rate (max)
2,040
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,980
Spin Rate (max)
1,809
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2024
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
Swift
1.22
RSi (max)
1.63
RSi (avg)
1,316
Jump Power (max)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
21.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
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.
2022 NY Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2022 Summer Open: East
Aug 18, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; Wiry, slender build.
Pitching: Uses an arm 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 open. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 77-79 MPH; arm side run. CB: 65-68 MPH; 11-5 shape. CH: 72-73 MPH; fading action. Showed the ability to command/expand with his three pitch arsenal.
Physical: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds; Long, athletic build.
Pitching: Uses an arm side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a long stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while showing no restrictions; low 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 81-82 MPH; life through the zone with arm side run. CB: 68-70 MPH; showed depth. CH: 73-76 MPH; runs. easy life out of the hand with feel for 3 quality pitches.