Prep Baseball Report

Phoenix Fall ID: Positional Data Dive


Cam Black-Araujo
West Coast Operations

This past Wednesday, the Prep Baseball Arizona staff hosted it's second and final open showcase of the fall with the Phoenix Fall ID hosted at Apollo High School in Glendale, Arizona. This event featured roughly 16 uncommitted prospects in the 2025 - 2027 classes and allowed players one final chance in the year to update their profiles and metrics for college coaches. We had several standout performers among multiple classes and we continue to break it all down below within our post-event coverage and leaderboards.

Earlier this week, we broke down the top measurable data performers from the event with our Statistical Analysis, Pitching Data Dive and Quick Hits. Now, we conclude our post-event coverage with a further in-depth look at the top positional players with the help of our tech partnerships, broken down by the categories down below:

For complete event results, click here.
To view upcoming event schedule, click here.

ATHLETIC/PHYSICAL TESTING

60-YARD DASH

GRIP STRENGTH (R)

GRIP STRENGTH (L)

VERTICAL JUMP (MAX)

Rank  Name State School Class Pos Vertical (max)
1 Quinton Griffin AZ Corona Del Sol 2027 OF 25.4
2 Ivan Schuster AZ Prescott 2025 3B 22.6
3 Tanner Robertson AZ Corona Del Sol 2027 OF 22.6
4 Kaeden Jeffer AZ Mountain Ridge 2026 OF 22.5
5 Ethan Rauscher AZ Casteel 2027 2B 21.6

TRACKMAN

EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)

EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)

Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.

BATTED BALL DISTANCE (MAX)

Distance – This metric measures how far the ball traveled, or would travel if it was not obstructed, measured in feet.

BATTED BALL DISTANCE (AVG.)

HARD HIT %

Hard Hit % - Percentage of batted balls with an exit velocity of 90 MPH or higher.

SWEET SPOT %

Sweet Spot %: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.

BLAST MOTION

HAND SPEED (AVG.)

Hand Speed: The observed speed as measured on the handle of the bat (measured six inches from the knob of the bat). Peak Hand Speed will occur prior to the moment of impact, very close to the commit time in the swing when the wrists unhinge.

BAT SPEED (AVG.)

Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot of the bat is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.

ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG.)

Body Rotation: A swing that has the appropriate relative contributions of body and bat rotations is an efficient and Powerful swing that maintains proper sequencing. An efficient baseball swing is one in which the body creates the initial movements, which is then transferred to the arms and out to the bat, thereby maximizing Bat Speed through this proximal-to-distal kinematic sequencing movement pattern.

VIZUAL EDGE

EDGE SCORE

The Edge Score is a comprehensive score out of 100 that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing athletes, parents, coaches and scouts with a benchmark number for assessing an athlete’s overall visual ability. In general the higher the Edge Score, the higher chance of athletic success. Think of the Edge Score as the 'Sixth Metric' in the standard Five-Tools that make up a ball player.

The average Edge Score for the 2020 MLB Draft Class was 79.3 (of hitters who completed a Vizual Edge test). MLB players we've worked with typically show stronger scores, with elite hitters scoring consistently above 87.0 on their Edge Score.


Upcoming Events

Showcase State Date Location
Swarm Scout Day AZ 11/16 Mountain View High School - Mesa, AZ
Peoria Preseason ID AZ 01/19 Sunrise Mountain High School - Peoria, AZ
Mesa Preseason ID AZ 02/09 Desert Ridge High School - Mesa, AZ

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