18.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/28/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
LHP
Blake
Longbottom
Little Miami (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 150LBS
L/L • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats 15u Scout
5' 9" • 150LBS
L/L • 16yr 5mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats 15u Scout
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/24
8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/28/24
-
Hard Hit %
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
1/28/24
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/18/23
266
Distance (max)
1/28/24
50
Sweet Spot %
1/28/24
7.55
60
1/28/24
4.35
30-yd
1/29/23
1.82
10-yd
1/29/23
16.8
Run speed (max)
1/29/23
-
INF Velo
75
OF Velo
1/28/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
73.2
Velocity (max)
1/28/24
70.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
1/28/24
1922
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Changeup
62.6 - 63.9
Velo Range
1/28/24
1434
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Curveball
60.3 - 61.8
Velo Range
1/28/24
1788
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
266
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.8
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).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.3
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.
Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats 1.28.24
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
266
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 1.29.23
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.7
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
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.
58.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats 1.28.24
Jan 28, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
16.8
Hand Speed (avg)
59.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 1.29.23
Jan 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.3
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
1922
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.
26.7
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).
61.1
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).
1788
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).
63.2
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).
1012
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
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).
1672
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.
24.7
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).
60.9
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).
1591
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).
57.9
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).
1434
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).
Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats 1.28.24
Jan 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.2
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,922
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
62.0
Velocity (max)
60.3 - 61.8
Velo Range
58.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,788
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.9
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,107
Spin Rate (max)
1,012
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Ohio Junior State Games (Invite Only)
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.4
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,650
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
68.1
Velocity (max)
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,742
Spin Rate (max)
1,742
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
59.2
Velocity (max)
56.9 - 59.1
Velo Range
56.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,550
Spin Rate (max)
1,434
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 1.29.23
Jan 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.6
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,821
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
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
59.7
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 59.7
Velo Range
57.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,639
Spin Rate (max)
1,561
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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
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
Game Performance
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.55
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.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.35
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.01
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.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 1.29.23
Jan 29, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.35
30-yd
8.01
60-yd
16.8
Run speed (max)
1.48
RSi (max)
1.49
RSi (avg)
655
Jump Power (max)
20.3
Jump Height (max)
20.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: Cincy Riverbats - Jan 29, 2024
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 20, 2023
- 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Quick Hits - Jul 19, 2023
- Results From 2023 Ohio Junior State Games - Jul 19, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Quick Hits - Feb 7, 2023
- 2023 Cincinnati Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- 2023 Cincinnati Riverbats Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 30, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Jan 29, 2023
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Blake Longbottom: OF/LHP, (2027) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-7, 140-pound athletic frame. (58.9 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched athletic stance with a quick load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has a short uphill swing plane, electric bat speed and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Confident smooth in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 75 mph; had fluid footwork, a clean natural exchange, and soft sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball to the side. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and uninterrupted slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.55. Advanced on the mound, showed a short clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with good quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent strong balance point and uphill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 1973; Avg 1921).
Blake Longbottom: OF/LHP, (2027) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-5, 121-pound. (58.7 mph bat speed average). (16.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a small load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed is developing, uses a short swing plane and balanced finish. Line drive gap to gap approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 70 mph. Clocked a time of 7.59 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable above average on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a short consistent arm action with quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has a strong tall balance point and downhill shoulders. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1718; Avg 1649).
Blake Longbottom: OF/LHP, (2027) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-5, 121-pound. (59.1 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Had efficient bat speed, short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 68 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed, he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1820; Avg 1733). His 2/8 curveball has some action. (Max spin 1639; Avg 1561).
Blake Longbottom: OF/LHP, (2027) Little Miami, OH. 5-foot-5, 121-pound. (59.1 mph bat speed average). (17.3 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is efficient, uses a short simple swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 68 mph; has a natural exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1820; Avg 1733). His 2/8 curveball has some action. (Max spin 1639; Avg 1561).