The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
9.4
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).
72.0
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.
Tristan Birks: SS/RHP, (2022) Tinora, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Birks had an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in a tall stance with a big controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has a flat swing plane and raw bat speed. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and athletic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.52. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (64-67) with gradual action. Had fading action and arm side command on his changeup (71-74).
7/18/19
Body Type: 5-foot-8, 185-pound physical frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple load with minimal movements. Bat tip that gets his hands loaded well.
Hit: Uphill bat path with a pull side approach. Swings with intent, and has good feel in the box.
Power: Flashed it to the pull side.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: Remains under control through fielding sequence. Ball skills are on par for his class.
Throw: Over the top arm slot with good arm strength. Good carry on his throws, and made accurate throws.
Defensive Projection: Corner infield.
Body Type: 5-foot-8, 185-pound physical frame.
Delivery/Mechanics: Very short arm action that stays on time with his lower half. Delivery is very fluid as he works down the mound.
Fastball: Not quite over the top arm slot that creates a little 2 seam run to it. Ranges from 73-76mph.
Slider: Spins it well with good side to side break to it. Throws the pitch with the same arm speed as his fastball. Ranges from 63-66mph.
Changeup: Has good feel for the pitch, but it is still developing into a secondary pitch. Ranges from 68-72mph.
Pitchability: Good.
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Tristan Birks: SS/RHP, (2022) Tinora, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound athletic frame. At the plate, Birks had an exit velocity of 79 mph. Started in a tall stance with a big controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has a flat swing plane and raw bat speed. Athletic while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 69 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and athletic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 8.52. On the mound, showing good arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; shows arm side command and running action. Threw a 11/5 curveball (64-67) with gradual action. Had fading action and arm side command on his changeup (71-74).
Body Type: 5-foot-8, 185-pound physical frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple load with minimal movements. Bat tip that gets his hands loaded well.
Hit: Uphill bat path with a pull side approach. Swings with intent, and has good feel in the box.
Power: Flashed it to the pull side.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: Remains under control through fielding sequence. Ball skills are on par for his class.
Throw: Over the top arm slot with good arm strength. Good carry on his throws, and made accurate throws.
Defensive Projection: Corner infield.
Body Type: 5-foot-8, 185-pound physical frame.
Delivery/Mechanics: Very short arm action that stays on time with his lower half. Delivery is very fluid as he works down the mound.
Fastball: Not quite over the top arm slot that creates a little 2 seam run to it. Ranges from 73-76mph.
Slider: Spins it well with good side to side break to it. Throws the pitch with the same arm speed as his fastball. Ranges from 63-66mph.
Changeup: Has good feel for the pitch, but it is still developing into a secondary pitch. Ranges from 68-72mph.
Pitchability: Good.