The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.38
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
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.
Long 6-foot, 167-pound frame with room to fill out. Got the start in game two of the double-header against Greendale. Out of an easy and athletic delivery, Hirth ran his fastball up to 87 mph in his outing, while sitting 84-86 mph throughout. He went to a sweeping breaking ball in the mid-70s pretty often, showing quality feel to throw it in the zone for strikes and out of it for swing-and-miss. While he didn’t go to it much, he also does possess a high-70s changeup that has shown out-pitch potential in our previous looks, too. He would finish his outing with six strikeouts across his 4.1 inning of work, and scattered just two hits while walking just one. After hitting an 89 mph high at the South Milwaukee ID just a couple of months ago, Hirthe continued to impress during his first start of the season and is certainly an uncommitted name-to-know in the state’s junior class.
3/03/24
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Long levers, strong build, sturdy, more fill coming. Delivery: Loose and athletic delivery, high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line, athletic finish. Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, loose into a 3/4 release. FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Easy life out of the hand with arm-side run, ability to drive it through areas of the zone, plays well through the upper-third of the zone. T2585, 2405 average rpm. CB: 75-76 mph. Sharp, wipeout potential, 11/5 slurvy shape with depth. T2534, 2401 average rpm. CH: 78-80 mph. Gets through it with fastball intent, depth at the plate, trusts it with feel for the pitch and ability to land in zone and get below zone for chase. T1528, 1429 average rpm. ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.74 in the 10 yard split. 27.50 max vertical.
3/03/24
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Long levers, strong build, sturdy, more fill coming. Hit: LHH. Wider base, relaxed hands, quiet trigger, on time to hitting position. Looseness to swing and bat path, stays in zone, shows ability to hit line drives through the big part of the field consistently. 67.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.0 mph. 319' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Whippy arm with carry, plays from multiple angles. Defense: Bounce and aggressiveness through the ball, quick first step, soft hands, quality actions. ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.74 in the 10 yard split. 27.50 max vertical.
3/03/24
Listed at 6-foot, 166-pounds, the right-hander displayed a loose and athletic delivery that indicates there is more in the tank. His arm is also extremely loose throughout its path, working into a ¾ release. His fastball worked in the 87-88 mph range, topping out at 88.5 mph with easy life out of the hand and arm-side run. His curveball has wipeout potential, playing with 11/5 slurvy shape and depth, 75-76 mph. His changeup showed similar actions to his fastball with horizontal running action, playing at 78-80 mph. Overall, Hirthe is a high-upside arm to know that’s still uncommitted.
7/15/23
A solid 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame. Worked down the mound well. Utilized a strong two-seam fastball that had some run. Maintained velocity through seven innings of work sitting 80-82 mph topping 83 mph in the second inning. Had a strong 11/5 curveball that had a sharp drop and was sitting 71-73 mph. Stat Line: W, 7 IP, CG, 10 K, 3 H, 2 BB, R.
7/14/23
Hirthe impressed during the nightcap on Friday. Wiry 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with plenty of room for added strength. Athletic left-handed hitter with a loose bat that covers the plate well. Natural hitter with feel to hit the ball to all-fields. Also an above average defender up the middle, showcasing confident actions and an athletic arm-action. A prospect to keep on your radar after a strong all-around showing this weekend.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Long 6-foot, 167-pound frame with room to fill out. Got the start in game two of the double-header against Greendale. Out of an easy and athletic delivery, Hirth ran his fastball up to 87 mph in his outing, while sitting 84-86 mph throughout. He went to a sweeping breaking ball in the mid-70s pretty often, showing quality feel to throw it in the zone for strikes and out of it for swing-and-miss. While he didn’t go to it much, he also does possess a high-70s changeup that has shown out-pitch potential in our previous looks, too. He would finish his outing with six strikeouts across his 4.1 inning of work, and scattered just two hits while walking just one. After hitting an 89 mph high at the South Milwaukee ID just a couple of months ago, Hirthe continued to impress during his first start of the season and is certainly an uncommitted name-to-know in the state’s junior class.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Long levers, strong build, sturdy, more fill coming.
Delivery: Loose and athletic delivery, high leg-lift, drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line, athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, loose into a 3/4 release.
FB: T89, 87-88 mph. Easy life out of the hand with arm-side run, ability to drive it through areas of the zone, plays well through the upper-third of the zone. T2585, 2405 average rpm.
CB: 75-76 mph. Sharp, wipeout potential, 11/5 slurvy shape with depth. T2534, 2401 average rpm.
CH: 78-80 mph. Gets through it with fastball intent, depth at the plate, trusts it with feel for the pitch and ability to land in zone and get below zone for chase. T1528, 1429 average rpm.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.74 in the 10 yard split. 27.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds. Long levers, strong build, sturdy, more fill coming.
Hit: LHH. Wider base, relaxed hands, quiet trigger, on time to hitting position. Looseness to swing and bat path, stays in zone, shows ability to hit line drives through the big part of the field consistently. 67.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 84.0 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Whippy arm with carry, plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Bounce and aggressiveness through the ball, quick first step, soft hands, quality actions.
ATH: 7.38 runner in the 60. 1.74 in the 10 yard split. 27.50 max vertical.
Listed at 6-foot, 166-pounds, the right-hander displayed a loose and athletic delivery that indicates there is more in the tank. His arm is also extremely loose throughout its path, working into a ¾ release. His fastball worked in the 87-88 mph range, topping out at 88.5 mph with easy life out of the hand and arm-side run. His curveball has wipeout potential, playing with 11/5 slurvy shape and depth, 75-76 mph. His changeup showed similar actions to his fastball with horizontal running action, playing at 78-80 mph. Overall, Hirthe is a high-upside arm to know that’s still uncommitted.
A solid 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame. Worked down the mound well. Utilized a strong two-seam fastball that had some run. Maintained velocity through seven innings of work sitting 80-82 mph topping 83 mph in the second inning. Had a strong 11/5 curveball that had a sharp drop and was sitting 71-73 mph. Stat Line: W, 7 IP, CG, 10 K, 3 H, 2 BB, R.
Hirthe impressed during the nightcap on Friday. Wiry 5-foot-10, 160-pound frame with plenty of room for added strength. Athletic left-handed hitter with a loose bat that covers the plate well. Natural hitter with feel to hit the ball to all-fields. Also an above average defender up the middle, showcasing confident actions and an athletic arm-action. A prospect to keep on your radar after a strong all-around showing this weekend.