79
Velocity (max)
8/22/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
2B
Grayson
Thompson
Upper Arlington (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 172LBS
L/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: Black Sox
5' 9" • 172LBS
L/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: Black Sox
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
8/22/20
1752
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/20
Changeup
72.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
10/03/20
1545
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/20
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
8/22/20
1685
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/20
Slider
69 - 70
Velo Range
2/17/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
10/03/20
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/03/20
341
Distance (max)
10/03/20
50
Sweet Spot %
10/03/20
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/03/20
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/03/20
19
Rot. Acc (max)
10/03/20
-
Hard Hit %
7.71
60
10/03/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
10/03/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.8
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.
2020 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 3, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
2020 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 3, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1752
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.
23.0
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).
66.0
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).
1685
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).
72.6
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).
1545
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).
2020 Ohio Fall Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Oct 3, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.8
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 77.4
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
1,751
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.6
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.0
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,801
Spin Rate (max)
1,685
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.2
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.1
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,738
Spin Rate (max)
1,545
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2020 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Oct 5, 2020
- 2020 Ohio Fall Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Oct 5, 2020
- Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2020
- 2020 Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Feb 19, 2020
- 2018 Freshman Free Showcase - Top Performers - Jan 24, 2018
- Results from Ohio's 2018 Freshman Free Showcase - Jan 22, 2018
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Scouting Notes: Smoother delivery that comes together well. Doesn't require much effort. Arm works through a high-3/4 slot with a balanced combination of strength and speed. Fastball was true through the zone and he spun and up/down breaking ball he had good feel for. Strike thrower.
Fastball: 76-78mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1573-2084rpm.
Breaking Ball: 64-67mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1542-1801rpm.
Changeup: 72-73mph.
Hit:Very efficient stroke from the left side/everything comes together well. Stays balanced throughout sequence with the ability to square up the baseball consistently. When he does square the baseball up he has the tools to do damage. Solid showing.
Power:Ran the gap with ease.
Offensive Projection:Multiple Spots.
Field:Very fluid defender with efficient footwork and soft hands. Solid defender.
Throw:Accurate thrower with respectable strength.
Defensive Projection:2B.
2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Smooth fluid delivery with good mechanics. Needs to engage lower half more. Throws out of a high ¾ arm slot.
Fastball: True through the zone with little to no action. Comes in at 78mph.
Curveball: Above average depth and average bite, loopy action to it at 11/5 break. 63mph.
Changeup: Average offering, shows potential.
2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Left handed bat that starts out in an open stance. Incorporates a leg kick load and a slight barrel tip. Swings a level bat creating natural loft.
Power: Gap to gap skills with occasional pull side power.
Offensive Projection: Table setter.
Field: Ball first mentality. Displays average footwork and glove skills.
Throw: Short arm action through a ¾ slot. 65 mph.
Defensive Projection: 2B.