23.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
CJ
Buchan
Lafayette (HS) • VA
5' 10" • 220LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Virginia Spider
5' 10" • 220LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Virginia Spider
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
6/19/23
27.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/23
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/19/23
354
Distance (max)
6/19/23
82
Sweet Spot %
8/09/23
7.95
60
6/19/23
4.3
30-yd
6/19/23
1.84
10-yd
6/19/23
16.9
Run speed (max)
8/09/23
75
INF Velo
6/27/23
65
OF Velo
6/22/20
73
C Velo
6/19/23
2.08 - 2.19
Pop Time
8/09/23
Positional Tools
2023
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.95
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.14
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.08 - 2.24
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.23 - 2.45
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
8.9
2023 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 27, 2023
Position
8.40
60-yard
2.10 - 2.22
Pop Time
75
INF Velo
70
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.3
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.
2023 VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 9, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
266
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
287
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Virginia Spiders
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State East
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.0
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.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
2023 VA/DC Unsigned Senior Games
Aug 9, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Virginia/DC State Games
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
78.1
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State East
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
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.
73.13
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- USG Superlatives: Most Raw Power - Aug 16, 2023
- USG Superlatives: Most Projectable Hitters - Aug 15, 2023
- TPG Superlatives: Most Raw Power - Jul 17, 2023
- State Games Superlatives: Most Raw Power - Jun 30, 2023
- Virginia/DC 2024 Rankings: Risers & New Faces - Apr 9, 2021
- Preseason All-State East: Catcher Breakdown - Apr 6, 2021
- Preseason All-State East: Superlatives - Mar 8, 2021
- Freshmen Free & Junior Future Trials East: Quick Hits - Feb 17, 2021
- Freshmen Free & Junior Future Trials East: Superlatives - Feb 16, 2021
- TPG East: Primary Catcher Breakdown - Aug 27, 2020
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PreSeason All-State East
Buchan is 5-10 with a strong frame. He hits from the right side from an open balanced athletic stance, big leg kick stride on line, short smooth load back to a slight wrap. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains good lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, slightly uphill line drive swing, some strength at contact point with extension through the ball, showed a good approach working gap to gap, power present in the gaps, exit velocity was 93. Behind the plate, quick exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, short arm action, position velocity was 70 and pop times 2.12-2.24. Showed some accuracy on his throws. Receiving, wide feet for a good deep stance, takes glove to ball receiving.
Top Prospect Games East
Buchanon is 5-9 with a strong frame. He hits from the right side from an open athletic stance, leg kick stride on line, short load back. Hips rotate completely with some violence and he maintains some lower half balance. Hands stay inside, short to the ball, uphill swing with extension through the ball, showed a pull preference with some natural loft in his swing, exit velocity was 79. Behind the plate, gains ground during exchange, throws from a high three-quarters arm slot, position velocity was 65 and pop times 2.23-2.45. Showed versatility working in the outfield and infield as well, where his velocity was 65 and 67 respectively.