18.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
CLASS OF 2027
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Loyola Blakefield (HS) • MD
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
Travel Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic National
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 15yr 7mo
Travel Team: US Elite Mid-Atlantic National
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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60.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/11/23
14.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
82.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/27/23
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/23
264
Distance (max)
8/27/23
67
Sweet Spot %
3/11/23
7.92
60
8/27/23
4.35
30-yd
3/11/23
2.07
10-yd
6/21/22
16
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
64
INF Velo
6/21/22
70
OF Velo
11/06/22
69
C Velo
3/11/23
2.13 - 2.19
Pop Time
3/11/23
Fastball
69
Velocity (max)
11/06/22
68 - 69
Velo Range
11/06/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
61 - 62
Velo Range
11/06/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
61 - 62
Velo Range
11/06/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.92
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
10.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
9.1
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
264
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9
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.
Scout Day: US Elite Mid-Atlantic
Aug 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
82.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Rising Stars: East
Mar 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 JR PA State Games
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.6
Exit Velocity (max)
63.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.5
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: East
Mar 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
16.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.3
Hand Speed (avg)
60.2
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 JR PA State Games
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
58.0
Bat Speed (max)
55.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.07
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.92
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.07
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.62
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.47
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
77.71
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.
70.79
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Physical: Wiry, athletic 5-foot-5, 135-pound build. 4.35 runner in the 30YD.
Offensively: RHH. Crouched, even stance, attached to the glute with barrel over backside. Utilized a toe-tap stride to initiate a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Recorded a mostly pull-side approach, up to a T80MPH EV and 67% sweet spot rate. More power to come.
Defensively: The catcher flashed developing receiving skills with a soft glove-hand. Pop times ranged from 2.13-2.19, getting rid quickly out of a H ¾ slot. Clean, simple exchange (69MPH arm).
Physical: Compact, developing 5-foot, 107lb frame. 8.47 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Balanced, slightly open stance as the hands start from the center of his body. Utilized a toe-tap stride to initiate the swing through a flat, directional path into the hitting zone. Produced a balanced finish with ability to repeat in the box, recording a T76 mph exit velocity via Trackman. Varied success on the sweet spot for a 45% rate, spraying hard contact to pull.
Defensively: The middle infielder beat the ball to the spot with an adequate base, bending in the hips. A taller glove-hand showed a big pocket, funneling inward with 64 mph arm-strength on the front end (H ¾ slot). Slid behind the plate, using a traditional setup and quick release.