88.7
Velocity (max)
10/31/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
Liam
Golden
Navy
West Springfield (HS) • VA
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Virginia Stars
West Springfield (HS) • VA
6' 2" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Travel Team: Virginia Stars
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 88
Velo Range
3/14/21
2210
Spin Rate (avg)
10/31/20
Changeup
77 - 78
Velo Range
10/31/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
69 - 73
Velo Range
3/14/21
2208
Spin Rate (avg)
10/31/20
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
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).
2210
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.
25.4
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
Curveball
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).
2208
Curveball
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).
77.9
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).
1838
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).
Scout Day: Stars Baseball
Oct 31, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
86.1 - 87.7
Velo Range
87.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,329
Spin Rate (max)
2,210
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,232
Spin Rate (max)
2,208
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.9
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 77.9
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,862
Spin Rate (max)
1,838
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.3
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)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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DCPL Scout Blog
Golden has a lankier athletic frame that still has projection left to it. He throws from a low three-quarters arm slot. Longer loose quick arm action with effort in his drop and drive delivery. Shoulders are level and closed, lands closed with a fall off finish and some recoil. Fastball sat at 88 with hard late armside run. Curveball was 69-73 with good armspeed and sharp hard 10/4 break. Showed ability to adjust the shape of his curveball.
VA/DC Scout Blog
Golden has a lanky frame with a lot of projection left that he needs to add strength to. Throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a drop and drive delivery, short free arm action that has some quickness to it. Throws with some effort. Mechanics and timing were inconsistent in the outing, varying the pacing of his leg lift and messing with his timing, command was off and he was up in the zone as a result. Fastball was 78-80. Showed good armspeed on his curveball, which was sharp with 10/4 break at 65-68. Curveball showed swing and miss potential already and he throws it well. Threw one straight change that was 71 with some armspeed. An arm worth tracking as he fills out his frame and gets stronger.