Top Prospect Games II: TrackMan Pitching Data
July 20, 2020
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This year's Top Prospect Games II featured 30 players across the Old Line State, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Trackman was used to collect data on each players hitting and pitching throughout the event. TrackMan is used for player evaluation and development by all major league and minor league teams in the US and top NCAA D1 programs. The industry leading technology captures the most comprehensive and accurate ball tracking data during game-play and practice. Below is some of the pitching data recorded from the event across several categories.
TRACKMAN Pitching Data
Spin Rate: Measures how fast the ball is spinning (reported in rotations per minute).
FASTBALL SPIN RATES
When looking at fastball spin rates, coaches and scouts are looking for pitchers that are outside the norm. High spin rate fastball, typically, tend to ride on hitter, creating swing and miss, and playing at the top of the strike zone. Low spin rate guys, typically, are creating some sink on their fastball, or the appearance that the fastball is diving.
The pure spin rate does not tell the whole story on any one pitch. Coaches and scouts are also evaluating spin efficiency and spin direction. They also want to see some consistency, pitch-to-pitch, on the release point.
Average Fastball Spin Rates
- MLB = 2256 rpm
- College = 2148 rpm
- High School = 1977 rpm
BREAKING BALL SPIN RATES
Typically bigger spin can mean bigger break, but again on the breaking ball the spin efficiency can play a part. There are also studies that show the speed of the pitch can affect if the spin rate has a chance to take hold and create the break a pitcher is looking for.
Average Curveball Spin Rates
- MLB = 2582 rpm
- College = 2340 rpm
- High School = 2069 rpm
To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.
| Player | Year | R/L | Peak FB Velo | AVG FB Velo | AVG FB Spin | CB Velo Range | AVG CB Spin |
| Tyler Miles | 2021 | RHP | 87.8 mph | 84.2 mph | 2032 rpm | 78-79 mph | 1747 rpm |
| Alex Seidleck | 2021 | RHP | 82.8 mph | 81.8 mph | 2228 rpm | 72-74 mph | 2051 rpm |
| Keon Burkholder | 2021 | RHP | 83.2 mph | 79.2 mph | 2016 rpm | 69-74 mph | 2126 rpm |
| E.J. Lowry | 2023 | RHP | 81.9 mph | 80.5 mph | 2143 rpm | 70-71 mph | 1753 rpm |
| Griffin Madden | 2023 | RHP | 81.9 mph | 80.2 mph | 2030 rpm | 70-72 mph | 2281 rpm |
| Mitchell Hwang | 2023 | RHP | 79.6 mph | 78.5 mph | 1989 rpm | 63-65 mph | 1933 rpm |
| Aidan Brinsfield | 2023 | RHP | 78.7 mph | 76.9 mph | 2037 rpm | 65-67 mph | 2123 rpm |
| Ryan Jones | 2024 | RHP | 77.3 mph | 75.0 mph | 1867 rpm | 64-67 mph | 1712 rpm |
| Ryan Maxwell | 2023 | RHP | 76.6 mph | 73.5 mph | 1937 rpm | 64-66 mph | 1942 rpm |
| Dylan Bliven | 2021 | RHP | 75.2 mph | 73.9 mph | 1810 rpm | 64-65 mph | 1991 rpm |
| Jack Peyser | 2023 | RHP | 69.7 mph | 67.6 mph | 1854 rpm | N/A | N/A |
| Ryan Cochran | 2021 | LHP | 67.6 mph | 64.0 mph | 1684 rpm | N/A | N/A |
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