California University of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
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
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.
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
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.
78.83
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.91 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 80 MPH.
2/18/23
Physical: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.68 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Displayed a gap to gap approach with a good feel for the barrel. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 82 MPH. OF - 86 MPH. Has good actions working to the baseball, with a quick release and a firm throw.
10/09/22
Physical: Lean, twitchy 5-foot-10, 155lb frame. 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Loose, even stance, as the hands start from a clean position to begin. Utilized a simple leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through a flat, adjustable path into the hitting zone. Snuck the barrel inside the ball for a 50% line-drive rate, mostly towards the middle of the field. Recorded a T86 mph exit velocity via Trackman and showed off an improved power skill set.
Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed a natural ability to track in the air using a multitude of routes. Anticipates contact with downward chest angles and confident routes, fielding off his left with a soft glove-hand. Reached back for a 79 mph arm-strength from a H ¾ slot.
6/14/22
Physical: Twitchy, highly athletic 5-foot-10, 150lb frame with RTF. 6.68 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Simple, bent stance from square, as the hands started flush on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a leg-lift stride with some weight shift forward, initiating the swing through a flat path into the hitting zone. Showed off a short-to-long approach, keeping it on a line and letting his foot-speed do the rest. Delivered a T89 mph bat-exit velocity during his round while recording an 80% sweet spot, amongst the event’s leaders.
Defensively: The shortstop featured soft, fluid hands that centered in the stomach. Shuffled the feet downhill at the touch, releasing up to 79 mph across the dirt from a H ¾ slot. Feel to stick in the middle.
Pitching: RHP. Started off the middle of the rubber; moderate pace, stretching off the backside and flashing a shorter arm-stroke on the front. The FB ranged 75-77 mph with some run to it, adding a developing SL at 66-70 mph with varying success.
2/12/22
Physical: 5-foot-9, 140 pounds; Lean, wiry build. 6.69 runner in the 60. Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman. Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots. INF - 79 MPH.
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2024 OF|SS Chad Helwich (Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy) has committed to California University of Pennsylvania #congrats
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Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.91 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a late one hand finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 80 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.68 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Displayed a gap to gap approach with a good feel for the barrel.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 82 MPH. OF - 86 MPH. Has good actions working to the baseball, with a quick release and a firm throw.
Physical: Lean, twitchy 5-foot-10, 155lb frame. 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Loose, even stance, as the hands start from a clean position to begin. Utilized a simple leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through a flat, adjustable path into the hitting zone. Snuck the barrel inside the ball for a 50% line-drive rate, mostly towards the middle of the field. Recorded a T86 mph exit velocity via Trackman and showed off an improved power skill set.
Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed a natural ability to track in the air using a multitude of routes. Anticipates contact with downward chest angles and confident routes, fielding off his left with a soft glove-hand. Reached back for a 79 mph arm-strength from a H ¾ slot.
Physical: Twitchy, highly athletic 5-foot-10, 150lb frame with RTF. 6.68 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Simple, bent stance from square, as the hands started flush on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a leg-lift stride with some weight shift forward, initiating the swing through a flat path into the hitting zone. Showed off a short-to-long approach, keeping it on a line and letting his foot-speed do the rest. Delivered a T89 mph bat-exit velocity during his round while recording an 80% sweet spot, amongst the event’s leaders.
Defensively: The shortstop featured soft, fluid hands that centered in the stomach. Shuffled the feet downhill at the touch, releasing up to 79 mph across the dirt from a H ¾ slot. Feel to stick in the middle.
Pitching: RHP. Started off the middle of the rubber; moderate pace, stretching off the backside and flashing a shorter arm-stroke on the front. The FB ranged 75-77 mph with some run to it, adding a developing SL at 66-70 mph with varying success.
Physical: 5-foot-9, 140 pounds; Lean, wiry build. 6.69 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots. INF - 79 MPH.