22.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/14/20
CLASS OF 2023
OF
LHP
Blaine
Birkelbach
Lutheran South (HS) • TX
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Marucci Elite
6' 1" • 185LBS
L/L • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Marucci Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/14/20
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/14/20
-
Hard Hit %
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/14/20
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/11/22
307
Distance (max)
7/14/20
89
Sweet Spot %
7/14/20
7
60
9/11/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
9/11/22
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
9/11/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.05
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.
12.7
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.3
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).
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.0
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).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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.
2022 Marucci Elite Scout Day
Sep 11, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Texas Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Top Prospect Showcase
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Texas Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.00
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-1, 175 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, slightly wide base, leg lift load trigger, uphill swing plane, all fields approach hitting a mix of line drives and fly balls.
Power: 84.43 mph max exit velocity in BP, 74.26 mph average exit velocity, and 284 feet max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 82 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry at times on throws, accurate throws.
Defense: Stays back on the ball at times, fields the ball in rhythm towards target, fields the ball off of glove foot, clean transfer to release.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Hit: LH. Balanced stance with a smooth load and a short stride. Good bat speed with a slightly uphill bat path, hitting line drives primarily to the pull side.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity in BP
Arm: LH. OF-78 mph. Long arm swing from a high ¾ slot with good accuracy and carry on throws.
Defense: Good hands with a clean exchange and good footwork.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot, 165 pounds
Hit: LH. Balanced setup with a small leg kick. Uphill bat path producing line drives.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity off the tee
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph. Long arm swing from a high ¾ slot.
Defense: Plays through the ball well with good footwork and a long exchange.
Run: 7.05 runner in the 60