22.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
CLASS OF 2023
SS
OF
Kaleb
Higgs
Northwest (HS) • TX
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: DFW Stix Prospect East Black
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: DFW Stix Prospect East Black
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2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
5/31/22
-
Hard Hit %
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
5/31/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/31/22
317
Distance (max)
5/31/22
71
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
6.95
60
5/31/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
5/31/22
82
OF Velo
5/31/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
6/15/21
75.6 - 78.4
Velo Range
6/15/21
1696
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Changeup
68.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
6/15/21
1456
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Slider
65.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
6/15/21
1438
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.95
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.4
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.3
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.
DFW Open
May 31, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Texas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
DFW Open
May 31, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Texas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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).
1696
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.
22.0
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).
68.3
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).
1456
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).
67.1
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).
1438
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
South Texas Underclass Trials
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 78.4
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,878
Spin Rate (max)
1,696
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.0
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 68.8
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,471
Spin Rate (max)
1,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.4
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,456
Spin Rate (max)
1,456
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Splitter
69.3
Velocity (max)
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - Knuckleball
69.3
Velocity (max)
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 158 pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, drop and drive delivery, front leg lands hard, falls off slightly to 1B, recoil finish, consistent release point.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
FB: 75-78 T79 mph. Strikes to glove side and top of zone, arm-side run at times.
SL: 66-70 mph. Good horizontal movement at times, 10/4 shape
CH: 68 mph. Arm-side action.
SPL: 69 mph. True splitter action.
Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body: 6-foot, 158 pounds.
Hit: RH. Balanced stance, slightly open, short stride, foot lift load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, uphill swing plane, pull-side tendency hitting mainly line drives.
Power: 83.65 mph max exit velocity in BP, 79.69 mph average exit velocity, 301 feet max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. INF - 75 mph. Short arm action, ¾ slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Worked in the outfield and infield. Stays back on the ball, clean funnel to release, direct route to the ball in the outfield . Active feet, good fielding position, clean funnel to release at times on the infield.
Run: 7.34 runner in the 60.