The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
Neldwy Cruz: SS/C, (2027) Saint Raphael Academy, RI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Began in an athletic tall stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has quick bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; had quick footwork, a clean exchange, and next level hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; had quick footwork, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. had consistent pop times of 2.26-2.41. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.59.
Exit Velocity: 76 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.59
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Neldwy Cruz: SS/C, (2027) Saint Raphael Academy, RI. 5-foot-8, 140-pound lean athletic frame. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 76 mph. Began in an athletic tall stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled leg kick. Has quick bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 72 mph; had quick footwork, a clean exchange, and next level hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; had quick footwork, a twitchy transfer, and soft hands. had consistent pop times of 2.26-2.41. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action with a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.59.
Exit Velocity: 76 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.59