78.8
Velocity (max)
2/18/24
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
OF
Christian
Barker
Bethel (HS) • OH
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Miami Valley Prospects
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.8 - 78.6
Velo Range
2/18/24
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Changeup
67 - 69.4
Velo Range
2/18/24
1184
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
Curveball
65 - 67.6
Velo Range
1/16/23
1809
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/24
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/24
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/24
265
Distance (max)
1/16/23
56
Sweet Spot %
2/18/24
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/24
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/24
15.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.44
60
2/18/24
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
2/18/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
10.9
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
81.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.0
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).
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
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: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.16.23
Jan 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
60.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
265
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.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.5
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: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.16.23
Jan 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
59.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.5
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).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
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).
1844
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.
23.7
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).
64.5
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).
1809
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).
68.0
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).
1184
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).
75.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
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).
1533
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.
20.9
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).
66.3
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).
1741
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).
68.7
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).
1171
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: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball 2.18.24
Feb 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.6
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,844
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
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 65.5
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,857
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 69.4
Velo Range
66.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,265
Spin Rate (max)
1,184
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects 1.16.23
Jan 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.3
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.5
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,660
Spin Rate (max)
1,533
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.6
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,769
Spin Rate (max)
1,741
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
69.1
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.1
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,183
Spin Rate (max)
1,171
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects/Pauer Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2024
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- Miami Valley Prospects Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 20, 2023
- Miami Valley Prospects Advanced Metrics: Hitting/Speed Leaderboard - Jan 20, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Miami Valley Prospects - Jan 16, 2023
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Christian Barker: LHP/OF, (2025) Bethel, OH. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (56.5 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 72 mph; has a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 1659; Avg 1533). His 1/7 curveball shows some action. (Max spin 1768; Avg 1741).