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CLASS OF 2020

C
OF

Mark
Black

Chipola College
Serra Catholic (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 210LBS
R/R • 22yr 7mo
Travel Team: Team All*American

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Hitting
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Hand Speed (max)
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Bat Speed (max)
-
Rot. Acc (max)
76
Hard Hit %
2/02/20
Power
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/02/20
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/02/20
385
Distance (max)
2/02/20
65
Sweet Spot %
2/02/20
Run
7.01
60
1/26/19
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
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INF Velo
94
OF Velo
1/26/19
79
C Velo
2/02/20
1.90 - 2.00
Pop Time
2/02/20

Positional Tools

2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
7.23
Pop Time
1.90 - 2.00
Catcher Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
14.0
60 Yard Dash
7.01
Pop Time
1.93 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
78.0
Outfield Velocity
94.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Position
7.23
60-yard
1.90 - 2.00
Pop Time
79
C Velo
98
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2019 Preseason Preview
Jan 26, 2019
Position
7.01
60-yard
1.93 - 2.01
Pop Time
94
OF Velo
78
C Velo
94
Exit Velo

Hitting

2020
Exit Velocity Max
101.1
Exit Velocity Avg
92.7
Distance Max
385
Distance Avg
290
Launch Angle Avg
26.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 2, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
101.1
Exit Velocity (max)
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
290
Distance (avg)
385
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

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2/02/20

(Super60 Pro Showcase)
5-foot-11, 205-pounder consistently barreled baseballs with intent during one of the more impressive rounds of batting practice at the event. The right-handed hitter uses a quiet load and a small lift-and-replace stride to activate an explosive lower half. He swings with intent and finds barrels at an elite level. Showcased 98 mph bat exit velocity on this date with wood. A solid, but not flashy receiver, Black is fundamentally sound in his defensive actions. 1.90-2.00 pop times are aided by a short, clean transition and limited wasted movement in his throwing motion. 

1/26/19

St. John's commit has added 25 pounds of good weight to his frame in the past 18 months and stood out as the top prospect in attendance. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a quiet, lift-and-replace stride. Showcased an explosive lower half and present power with an event best 94 mph bat exit velocity. Flashed an event best pop time of 1.93 on throws of 78 mph from the crouch with an efficient transfer and straight line carry to the bag. Also showed an event best 94 mph arm strength from the outfield. While he has added significant strength to his frame his foot speed continues to improve, running a 7.01 60-yard dash on this date.

9/10/17

5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a slightly open stance initiating his swing with a heel raise stride. An aggressive hip turn leads to significant barrel whip with a bat exit velocity of 94 mph. Ran a 7.47 60-yard dash and flashed pop times of 1.95-2.03 on throws of 79 mph from the crouch. Advanced defender committed to St. John's in August.

2/02/17

5-foot-10, 175-pound right-handed hitter starts from a wide, square stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Balanced swing with short load. Fires hands through the hitting zone with intent and showed ability to create back spin. Registered an 89 mph bat exit velocity and has run a 7.44 60-yard dash. Showcased pop times of 2.05-2.14 with 73 mph arm strength out of the crouch. Incremental improvements continue behind the plate. Still shows some stiffness, some of which can be attributed to work in the weight room and addition of 50 pounds to his frame over the past two years.

9/11/16

5-foot-9, 165-pounder has put on two inches and twenty pounds in the past month. Advanced defender showcased quick feet and a clean transition with pop times of 2.14-2.22 on throws of 74 mph from the crouch. The right-handed hitter starts from a square stance and initiates his swing with a heel-raise stride. Stays behind and through contact well while using the middle of the field. Displayed an above average feel for the barrel with a bat exit velocity of 86 mph. Ran a 7.44 60-yard dash and displayed solid carry on throws of 85 mph from the outfield.

1/31/16

5-foot-7, 145-pound right-handed hitter. Starts from a square stance and utilizes a short heel-raise stride to initiate his swing. Black displayed the ability to barrel the baseball to all fields with a bat exit velocity of 78 mph. The 8th grader ran a 7.58 60-yard dash and demonstrated 85 mph arm strength from the outfield with solid straight line carry. The primary catcher showed advanced defensive skills for a player his age with pop times of 2.14 to 2.26 on throws of 68 mph from the crouch. Black flashed quick feet and a clean transfer.

1/24/15

Black showed athletic actions and projectability as a catcher and as a hitter. The 5-foot-3, 125-pound 7th grader ran an 8.00 60-yard dash and showed solid 73 mph arm strength from the outfield. Behind the plate, Black has an athletic set up and quick transition with pop times of 2.42-2.50. Black is a right-handed hitter that starts from a square stance. He utilizes a heel raise stride and a short swing path to generate a 70 mph bat exit velocity. Black barreled the baseball routinely in batting practice with a direct swing path and showed the ability to use all fields. The talented future prospect is young by middle school standards and will play this summer at the 12U age level.

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