The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
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.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Welch is a phyiscal junior two way with a solid 3 pitch mix on the mound, strong arm in the outfield and showed ability to hit the ball hard in the air. Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Delivery: Threw only from the stretch, simple and repeatable delivery. Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot. FB: T84, 80-84 mph. FB has life to it up in zone, occasional arm side run when down. Can pitch up or down with it. T1878, 1790 average rpm. CB: 64-66 mph. CB shows mostly vertical break, tunnels the FB well. T1595, 1523 average rpm. CH: 68-71 mph. CH has plus arm side movement, quality chase pitch to lefties. T1923, 1817 average rpm.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF Welch is a phyiscal junior two way with a solid 3 pitch mix on the mound, strong arm in the outfield and showed ability to hit the ball hard in the air. Body: 6-2, 175-pounds. Hits: RHH. 50/50 stance, simple load. Hands start high and drop with load, work uphill through zone. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 MPH. 298' max distance. Swing lane creates easy lift, finds some hard contact. Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm swing, over the top slot. Defense: Shows great footwork and athletic ability charging the ball. Run: 6.83 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 80.81 Edge Score
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Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Threw only from the stretch, simple and repeatable delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 80-84 mph. FB has life to it up in zone, occasional arm side run when down. Can pitch up or down with it. T1878, 1790 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. CB shows mostly vertical break, tunnels the FB well. T1595, 1523 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. CH has plus arm side movement, quality chase pitch to lefties. T1923, 1817 average rpm.
Body: 6-2, 175-pounds.
Hits: RHH. 50/50 stance, simple load. Hands start high and drop with load, work uphill through zone.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 MPH. 298' max distance. Swing lane creates easy lift, finds some hard contact.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Long arm swing, over the top slot.
Defense: Shows great footwork and athletic ability charging the ball.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 80.81 Edge Score