Pueblo Fall ID: Positional Data Dive
November 2, 2023
On October 29th, the PBR Colorado staff hosted it's first open event of the fall with the Pueblo Fall ID at Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado. This event featured 14 prospects from the 2024 - 2027 classes and allowed our staff an opportunity to get an in-depth look at the players in attendance.
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 will take 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.
SYNCRO ATHLETIC TESTING
60-YARD DASH
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
1 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 6.80 s |
2 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 7.03 s |
3 | Dalton Yaste | CO | University | 2024 | C | 7.05 s |
4 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 7.33 s |
5 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 7.34 s |
10-YARD SPLIT
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 10-yd |
1 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 1.65 s |
2 | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 1.67 s |
3 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 1.69 s |
4 | Dalton Yaste | CO | University | 2024 | C | 1.70 s |
5 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 1.71 s |
^ | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 1.71 s |
30-YARD SPLIT
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 30-yd |
1 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 3.80 s |
2 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 3.91 s |
3 | Dalton Yaste | CO | University | 2024 | C | 3.92 s |
4 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 4.02 s |
^ | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 4.02 s |
^ | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 4.02 s |
RUN SPEED (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Run speed (max) |
1 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 20.5 |
2 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 19.7 |
3 | Dalton Yaste | CO | University | 2024 | C | 19.6 |
4 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 18.7 |
5 | Kade Ortiz | CO | Pueblo South | 2026 | C | 18.7 |
Traditionally, the 60-yard dash has been the in-event standard to help measure a player's speed tool. While the measurement still has its utility, the 10-yard split has started to become more and more applicable in determining the player's burst and reaction time in-game, whether that's in the outfield or on the basepaths.
TRACKMAN
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 94.5 mph |
2 | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 94.0 mph |
3 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 91.9 mph |
4 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 91.4 mph |
5 | Matthew Lanier | CO | Skyline High School | 2025 | 1B | 91.3 mph |
EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (avg) |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 91.8 mph |
2 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 85.5 mph |
3 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 84.5 mph |
4 | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 84.3 mph |
5 | Matthew Lanier | CO | Skyline High School | 2025 | 1B | 83.4 mph |
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)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 342 ft |
2 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 334 ft |
3 | Matthew Lanier | CO | Skyline High School | 2025 | 1B | 289 ft |
4 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 284 ft |
5 | Mason Reilly | CO | Denver Christian | 2025 | 3B | 281 ft |
BATTED BALL DISTANcE (AVG)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (avg) |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 210 ft |
2 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 206 ft |
3 | Troy Knox | CO | LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 2B | 197 ft |
4 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 174 ft |
5 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 151 ft |
SWEET SPOT %
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Sweet Spot % |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 87 % |
2 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 72 % |
3 | Troy Knox | CO | LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 2B | 70 % |
4 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 63 % |
5 | Kade Ortiz | CO | Pueblo South | 2026 | C | 55 % |
Sweet Spot percentage: 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.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 24.3 mph |
2 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 22.4 mph |
3 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 22.4 mph |
4 | Matthew Lanier | CO | Skyline High School | 2025 | 1B | 21.9 mph |
5 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 21.5 mph |
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.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 71.4 mph |
2 | Scott Thompson | CO | University | 2024 | OF | 70.1 mph |
3 | Matthew Lanier | CO | Skyline High School | 2025 | 1B | 69.2 mph |
4 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 68.8 mph |
5 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 67.9 mph |
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.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Troy Knox | CO | LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 2B | 21.7 g |
2 | Brayden Walters | CO | Canon City | 2024 | 1B | 21.0 g |
3 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 14.8 g |
4 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 12.5 g |
5 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 11.2 g |
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
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Edge Score |
1 | Dalton Yaste | CO | University | 2024 | C | 81.18 |
2 | Roy Higinbotham | CO | Pueblo County | 2024 | RHP | 79.22 |
3 | Tyler Blanchard | CO | Erie | 2024 | C | 76.86 |
4 | Joshua Sutrina | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | 1B | 75.75 |
5 | Josh McWilliams | CO | Chaparral High School | 2025 | OF | 75.00 |
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 |
Colorado Fall ID | CO | 11/12 | The Farm Sports |
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