24.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/22/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Zach
Russell
South Carolina
West Ashley (HS) • SC
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Diamond Devils Black
West Ashley (HS) • SC
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Diamond Devils Black
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
1/22/22
20.8
Rot. Acc (max)
1/22/22
-
Hard Hit %
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/22/22
73
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/22/22
250
Distance (max)
1/22/22
55
Sweet Spot %
1/22/22
7.16
60
1/22/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
1/22/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
91
Velocity (max)
3/20/23
88 - 90
Velo Range
3/20/23
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/22
Changeup
83 - 84
Velo Range
3/20/23
1336
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/22
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
9/16/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
78 - 82
Velo Range
3/20/23
1562
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/22
Positional Tools
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)
7.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.5
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.
Charleston Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.6
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.
Charleston Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
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).
1760
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.
21.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
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).
1336
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Slider
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).
1562
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Cutter
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).
1724
Cutter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Charleston Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 83.4
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,860
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,627
Spin Rate (max)
1,562
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.1
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,407
Spin Rate (max)
1,336
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Cutter
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.7
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,735
Spin Rate (max)
1,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
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.
Charleston Preseason ID
Jan 22, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- OPTERRA SOLUTIONS INVITATIONAL Scout Blogs - Mar 4, 2024
- 2023 East Coast Pro: Quick Hits, Day Three - Aug 5, 2023
- SC Rankings: 2024 Class High Risers - May 12, 2023
- Summerville vs West Ashley Scout Blog - Apr 10, 2023
- SC Player & Pitcher of the Week - Mar 28, 2023
- 2023 High School Preview: West Ashley - Feb 24, 2023
- The Five: Uncommitted Pitchers 2024 class - Mar 18, 2022
- Charleston Preseason Open ID: Blast Analytics - Feb 1, 2022
- Charleston Preseason Open ID: TrackMan Pitching Stats - Jan 31, 2022
- Charleston Preseason Open ID: TrackMan Offensive Stats - Jan 28, 2022
- Quick hitters - Charleston Preseason Open ID: Pitchers - Jan 27, 2022
- Quick hitters - Charleston Preseason Open ID: Position Players - Jan 26, 2022
- Charleston Preseason Open ID: Statistical Analysis - Jan 25, 2022
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South Carolina recruit SS/RHP Zach Russell (West Ashley HS, SC; South Carolina) had stood out for his athleticism, plus actions on the dirt and above average arm strength. He then unleashed his bat against the Pirates with three hits, including a triple to the right field corner. At 6-foot-2, 175 pounds Russell has good physical projection, ran plus underway first to third and stole a base, in addition to a 6.83 sixty on Wednesday. To complete his unofficial game MVP award then took to the mound for the game’s final inning and showed a 88-90 mph fastball, 78-80 slider, 81-83 changeup and best pitch 85 mph cutter.