84.8
Velocity (max)
11/18/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Ian
Busch
Mount St. Joseph's
Ross (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Baseball Club
Ross (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Baseball Club
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.3 - 84.6
Velo Range
11/18/23
2069
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
Changeup
79.8 - 80.1
Velo Range
11/18/23
1864
Spin Rate (avg)
11/18/23
Curveball
72.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
11/18/23
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
11/18/23
Slider
71.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
11/18/23
2030
Spin Rate (avg)
1/28/23
93
Exit Velocity (max)
11/18/23
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
11/18/23
317
Distance (max)
11/18/23
63
Sweet Spot %
11/18/23
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
11/18/23
76
Bat Speed (max)
11/18/23
18.6
Rot. Acc (max)
11/18/23
38
Hard Hit %
11/18/23
7.08
60
11/18/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
11/18/23
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
11/18/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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).
81.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.8
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.
2023 Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Nov 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
70
Distance (avg)
221
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.4
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.
2023 Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Nov 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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).
1962
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).
70.4
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).
1841
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).
80.0
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).
1864
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).
Slider
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
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).
1923
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2023 Ohio Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Nov 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 84.6
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,069
Spin Rate (max)
1,932
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.2
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,890
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.1
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,032
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
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
80.1
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.1
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,864
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: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 81.5
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,111
Spin Rate (max)
2,069
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
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 68.0
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,825
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.6
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 70.4
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,100
Spin Rate (max)
2,030
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
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
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: CBC Marucci 1.28.23
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.91
30-yd
7.08
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
2.32
RSi (max)
2.32
RSi (avg)
1,431
Jump Power (max)
24.4
Jump Height (max)
24.4
Jump Height (avg)
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Ian Busch: RHP/OF, (2024) Ross High School, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. (67.4 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic strong stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Has a loose level swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 79 mph; had a natural exchange, soft hands, and consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2110; Avg 2069). Shows slurvey action on his 11/5 curveball. (Max spin 1929; Avg 1825). Has late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2100; Avg 2030).