The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.29
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.92 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.6
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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.
Sinker
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.
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.
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.
6-0, 184-pound two-way prospect that showed more upside at the plate this past week. Shows some raw ability with obvious strength in the swing. Arm strength is his best tool behind the plate. Also hops on the bump with a three-pitch mix, with the fastball being in the mid to upper-80s.
6/10/24
Cody Shaw, Defiance (OH), 2025 Positional Profile: C/RHP Lots of tools to follow as apotential 2way. Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Superior strength. Delivery: decent effort. Fast paced. Arm Action: RH. longer, loose & whippy. FB: T88, 85-87 mph. T1888, 1743 average rpm. CB: 69-69 mph. T1767, 1767 average rpm. SL: 70-71 mph. T1975, 1869 average rpm. CH: 75-78 mph. T1586, 1487 average rpm.
2/04/24
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. (66.7 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has a simple uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 82 mph; showed a natural transfer, consistent hands, and quick feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.95-2.00. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1938; Avg 1841). His 11/5 curveball had some action. (Max spin 1990; Avg 1893).
10/07/23
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a simple short swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. Pull side up the middle approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.92-2.04. Clocked a 60 time of 7.29 at the event.
9/30/23
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1854). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 1992; Avg 1912).
6/12/23
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 77 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.96-2.13 pop time. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.36 in the 60-yard dash.Â
10/15/22
 C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; had consistent footwork, a natural transfer, and sure hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.93-2.01 pop time. Some flexibility and calm setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2103; Avg 1991). Shows some swing and miss action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1949; Avg 1682).Â
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Positional Profile: C/RHP Lots of tools to follow as apotential 2way.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Superior strength.
Delivery: decent effort. Fast paced.
Arm Action: RH. longer, loose & whippy.
FB: T88, 85-87 mph. T1888, 1743 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. T1767, 1767 average rpm.
SL: 70-71 mph. T1975, 1869 average rpm.
CH: 75-78 mph. T1586, 1487 average rpm.
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 185-pound. (66.7 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has a simple uphill swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Behind the plate, he made strong throws to second and produced an efficient position velocity of 82 mph; showed a natural transfer, consistent hands, and quick feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.95-2.00. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action with some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1938; Avg 1841). His 11/5 curveball had some action. (Max spin 1990; Avg 1893).
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. (64.5 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a simple short swing plane, developing bat speed and high finish. Pull side up the middle approach. While catching, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph. Behind the plate, he made strong, efficient throws to second at velocities up to 83 mph; displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.92-2.04. Clocked a 60 time of 7.29 at the event.
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showed some arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle with a quick arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2126; Avg 1854). His 10/4 slider shows late action. (Max spin 1992; Avg 1912).
Cody Shaw: C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 6-foot, 170-pound. (63.5 mph bat speed average). (19.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, used a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Behind the plate, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 77 mph; has a natural transfer, sure hands, and consistent feet. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.96-2.13 pop time. Quiet setup with some flexibility. Had a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.36 in the 60-yard dash.Â
 C/RHP, (2025) Defiance, OH. 5-foot-10, 160-pound. Begins in an athletic quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, displays a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 73 mph during throw downs; had consistent footwork, a natural transfer, and sure hands. displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.93-2.01 pop time. Some flexibility and calm setup. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. On the mound, had a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2103; Avg 1991). Shows some swing and miss action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1949; Avg 1682).Â