The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
The 5-foot-8, 180-pound primary outfielder featured a strong, compact frame with some twitch and present athleticism. The right-handed hitter starts with a wide, square stance utilizing a leg-kick to initiate his swing. Demonstrated a short, easy swing with a barrel that increases speed through the zone. High hands to start coupled with a strong lower-half yielded a flat barrel-path to the ball on impact, registering bat-exit velocities of 88 mph. Recorded an impressive 6.69 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder showcased advanced footwork getting behind the baseball with consistency. A quick first-step allowed for easy reads on routes during defensive evaluations. Flashed an accurate 84 mph arm-strength from the outfield utilizing a long, high ¾ arm-stroke. The second baseman showed solid footwork with adequate range to both sides. A soft glove-hand allowed for smooth, simple transfers. Displayed advanced control of his body during plays on the run.
10/22/16 A 5-foot-8, 150-pound athletic build. Offensively, right-handed hitter, middle pull approach, good barrel control. Athletic, balanced set-up, hands in front of his body with some rhythm, short stride, extremely short to the ball, flat bat path. Defensively, covers ground in the outfield very well, good runner. Had four singles and an RBI on the day.
10/29/16 A 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic build with room to grow. Offensively, right-handed hitter, flat middle, pull on the ground approach. Wide, athletic, slightly back leg heavy set-up, short, open stride, pulls a flat bat through the zone, stays inside the baseball, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.08 60. Aggressive base runner, stole second and third. Defensively, takes good routes, charges the ball on the ground well, throws from a low slot, 73 mph from the outfield. In-game, Ackerman went 2/3 with two singles and a strike out.
5/31/17 A 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, back leg heavy, and slightly open set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a quick reverse toe-tap load, stays short to the ball, flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field approach with occasional lift, barreled balls consistently, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.08 60. Defensively, shows above average actions with confidence and stays behind the ball well. Throws from a high-3/4 slot, 78 mph with carry and accuracy. In the game, was 1-for-2 with a good piece of hitting on his single, a walk, and an HBP.
8-20-17 A proportional and lean 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open and athletic base with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a reverse toe-tap load for timing, short to contact, slightly uphill path. In BP, showed and all fields approach with some lift, mostly barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.42 home-to-first. Defensively, shows quick twitch actions in the outfield with a high motor. Gets good jumps and takes clean routes. Some stiffness on the throw, 78 mph with some accuracy. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a single.
2/4/18 A developing 5-8, 155-pound frame with quick twitch actions. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg kick before launching his hands on a short path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach, mostly flat with occasional lift, mostly barrels, very good late in his round. Runs a 6.81 60. Defensively, shows clean, confident, and polished actions. Throws from a ¾ slot with accuracy at 81 mph.
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The 5-foot-8, 180-pound primary outfielder featured a strong, compact frame with some twitch and present athleticism. The right-handed hitter starts with a wide, square stance utilizing a leg-kick to initiate his swing. Demonstrated a short, easy swing with a barrel that increases speed through the zone. High hands to start coupled with a strong lower-half yielded a flat barrel-path to the ball on impact, registering bat-exit velocities of 88 mph. Recorded an impressive 6.69 60-yard dash. Primary outfielder showcased advanced footwork getting behind the baseball with consistency. A quick first-step allowed for easy reads on routes during defensive evaluations. Flashed an accurate 84 mph arm-strength from the outfield utilizing a long, high ¾ arm-stroke. The second baseman showed solid footwork with adequate range to both sides. A soft glove-hand allowed for smooth, simple transfers. Displayed advanced control of his body during plays on the run.
A 5-foot-8, 150-pound athletic build. Offensively, right-handed hitter, middle pull approach, good barrel control. Athletic, balanced set-up, hands in front of his body with some rhythm, short stride, extremely short to the ball, flat bat path. Defensively, covers ground in the outfield very well, good runner. Had four singles and an RBI on the day.
A 5-foot-8, 155-pound athletic build with room to grow. Offensively, right-handed hitter, flat middle, pull on the ground approach. Wide, athletic, slightly back leg heavy set-up, short, open stride, pulls a flat bat through the zone, stays inside the baseball, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.08 60. Aggressive base runner, stole second and third. Defensively, takes good routes, charges the ball on the ground well, throws from a low slot, 73 mph from the outfield. In-game, Ackerman went 2/3 with two singles and a strike out.
5/31/17
A 5-foot-8, 155-pound lean frame with room to add size and strength. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an athletic, back leg heavy, and slightly open set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses a quick reverse toe-tap load, stays short to the ball, flat path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle of the field approach with occasional lift, barreled balls consistently, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.08 60. Defensively, shows above average actions with confidence and stays behind the ball well. Throws from a high-3/4 slot, 78 mph with carry and accuracy. In the game, was 1-for-2 with a good piece of hitting on his single, a walk, and an HBP.
8-20-17
A proportional and lean 5-foot-8, 155-pound frame. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from a slightly open and athletic base with some rhythm in his hands. Uses a reverse toe-tap load for timing, short to contact, slightly uphill path. In BP, showed and all fields approach with some lift, mostly barrels, 80 mph exit velo. Runs a 4.42 home-to-first. Defensively, shows quick twitch actions in the outfield with a high motor. Gets good jumps and takes clean routes. Some stiffness on the throw, 78 mph with some accuracy. In the game, went 1-for-3 with a single.
2/4/18
A developing 5-8, 155-pound frame with quick twitch actions. Offensively, the right-handed hitter bats from an open and back leg heavy set-up with rhythm in his hands. Uses a small leg kick before launching his hands on a short path to contact with a high finish. In BP, shows a middle to opposite field approach, mostly flat with occasional lift, mostly barrels, very good late in his round. Runs a 6.81 60. Defensively, shows clean, confident, and polished actions. Throws from a ¾ slot with accuracy at 81 mph.