79
Velocity (max)
1/30/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
2B
Micah
Valdez
Oak hills (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: JB Yeager
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: JB Yeager
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77 - 79
Velo Range
1/30/22
2124
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/21
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
7/12/22
1602
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Curveball
68.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
1/30/22
2034
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/21
Slider
67.7 - 70.2
Velo Range
1/30/22
1795
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/22
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/21
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/21
292
Distance (max)
2/21/21
86
Sweet Spot %
1/30/22
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/21
29.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.56
60
1/30/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
1/30/22
78
OF Velo
2/21/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
11.1
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
120
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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).
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
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: JB Yeager 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
120
Distance (avg)
151
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: JB Yeager 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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.
26.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
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.
Scout Day: JB Yeager 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: JB Yeager 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
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).
1873
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.
24.9
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).
69.4
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).
1865
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).
70.4
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).
1602
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).
68.1
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).
1774
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Cutter
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).
1899
Cutter
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).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
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).
2124
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.
28.1
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).
67.2
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).
2034
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).
67.0
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).
1035
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).
2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.8
Velocity (max)
66.2 - 69.6
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,875
Spin Rate (max)
1,764
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,602
Spin Rate (max)
1,602
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
70.2
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 70.2
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,899
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: JB Yeager 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.7
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.6
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,794
Spin Rate (max)
1,766
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 71.4
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,930
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.5
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,843
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: JB Yeager 2.21.21
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.5
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 67.4
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,040
Spin Rate (max)
2,034
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 67.1
Velo Range
62.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,035
Spin Rate (max)
1,035
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
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.
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
Scout Day: JB Yeager 1.30.22
Jan 30, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
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)
76.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games - Jul 13, 2022
- 2022 Southern Ohio Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 13, 2022
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: JB Yeager - Feb 23, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: JB Yeager - Quick Hits - Feb 4, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: JB Yeager - Jan 31, 2022
- 2021 Scout Day: JB Yeager - Quick Hits - Mar 8, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: JB Yeager - Feb 22, 2021
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SS/2B, (2023) Oak hills, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. Solid on the mound, showed a long arm action and a ¾ arm angle with developing arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Shows in line shoulders. Lands square. Cutter (70-71 mph), changeup (70-71 mph), slider (68-70 mph). Threw his fastball 74-77 mph; has some action and command around the zone. (Max spin 2069; Avg 1894).
Micah Valdez: SS/2B, (2023) Oak hills, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced tall stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has efficient bat speed, simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 80 mph; shows a natural exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Showed a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. Recorded a time of 7.56 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph. Shows slight running action. (Max spin 1793; Avg 1766). Shows some action on his 11/5 curveball (68-71). (Max spin 1929; Avg 1864). Had late action on his 10/4 slider (67-70). (Max spin 1842; Avg 1794).
Micah Valdez: SS/2B, (2023) Oak hills, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. In the box, Valdez had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a tall stance with a compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed was quick, used a flat swing plane and high finish. Solid recorded an outfield position velocity of 78 mph; has sure hands, consistent choppy feet, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a long arm action with a high ¾ slot. Solid on the mound, uses an long arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 75-77 mph. Shows slight running action. He has a 11/5 curveball (64-68).