82
Velocity (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
Michael
Rothchild
Lakota East (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Cincinnati Riverbats
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 82
Velo Range
6/29/21
1833
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Changeup
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/06/22
1514
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
2/06/22
1749
Spin Rate (avg)
2/06/22
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/06/22
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/06/22
286
Distance (max)
2/06/22
63
Sweet Spot %
2/06/22
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
17.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.08
60
2/06/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
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)
8.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.94
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2
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).
85.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.4
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: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
285
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.4
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.
Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.4
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).
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
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).
1833
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.
22.6
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).
68.7
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).
1749
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).
71.8
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).
1514
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).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
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).
1703
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.
21.6
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).
65.0
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).
1471
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).
69.5
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).
1162
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: Cincinnati Riverbats 2.6.22
Feb 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 81.4
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,833
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 68.3
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,839
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.1
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 72.1
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,593
Spin Rate (max)
1,514
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,950
Spin Rate (max)
1,703
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,618
Spin Rate (max)
1,471
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.8
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 69.8
Velo Range
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,268
Spin Rate (max)
1,162
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Organizational Spotlight: Cincinnati Riverbats - Feb 18, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Cincinnati Riverbats - Feb 7, 2022
- 2021 The Miami Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 30, 2021
- Results From 2021 The Miami Prospect Games - Jun 30, 2021
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Michael Rothchild: RHP/1B, (2023) Lakota East, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 89 mph. (62.4 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has quick bat speed, simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph; has a natural exchange, consistent feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 8.08. On the mound, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Threw his fastball 81-82 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1990; Avg 1833). Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-70) with gradual sweeping action. (Max spin 1838; Avg 1767). His changeup (72-74) showed early fading action.
Michael Rothchild: RHP/1B, (2023) Lakota East, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (62.43 mph bat speed average). (20.05 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a toe tap. Has efficient bat speed, level rotational swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 72 mph. On the mound, curveball (63-65 mph), changeup (70-71 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 79-82 mph.