23.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Bryson
Applegarth
Hickory (HS) • PA
5' 8" • 140LBS
L/R • 14yr 10mo
Travel Team: Astro Falcons
5' 8" • 140LBS
L/R • 14yr 10mo
Travel Team: Astro Falcons
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
25.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
282
Distance (max)
6/20/23
57
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
8.3
60
6/20/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
14.8
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
-
INF Velo
76
OF Velo
2/19/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
69.9
Velocity (max)
6/20/23
68 - 69.7
Velo Range
6/20/23
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Changeup
65.1 - 65.7
Velo Range
6/20/23
1766
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Curveball
53.5 - 55.9
Velo Range
6/20/23
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
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).
76.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.3
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.
23 JR PA State Games
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Rising Stars: West
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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 Rising Stars: West
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
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).
69.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
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).
1884
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.
27.4
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).
54.7
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).
1958
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).
65.4
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).
1766
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).
23 JR PA State Games
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.7
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
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
56.8
Velocity (max)
53.5 - 55.9
Velo Range
52.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 65.7
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
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 %
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.
8.30
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
81.31
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Physical: 5-8, 140 pounds; Average, slender build. 8.3 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Extended take back of the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; walks into ready position while showing choppy feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 74 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Minimal leg lift with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing closed. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 70 MPH, while sitting 67-70 MPH; arm side run with sink. CB: 53-57 MPH; slurve like action. CH: 65-66 MPH; fading action.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 130 pounds; Lean, wiry build. 8.46 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet narrow; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back with a moderate leg kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; static during pre-pitch while sitting back. Hands are off to the side while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. OF - 76 MPH.