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We would like to thank all who participated in the PBR Michigan 2020 Western MI Underclass Trials. This was a great opportunity for the class of 2021-2024 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase.

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Complete Statistics

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2020 Western MI Underclass Trials - Advanced Hitting Metrics

Notes:

• Recorded metrics are based off of Trackman and Blast technology.
• Exit Velocity:  Exit Velo is the speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat after contact.
• To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.
• To learn more about Blast data and what it all means, click here.

Trackman/Blast Hitting Metrics

Exit Velo

Name	Position	School	Class	Exit Velo
Payton Mansfield	C	Freemont	2021	99
Tyler Wressel	C	Paw Paw	2021	91
Talon Rowe	OF	Mason	2022	89
Andrew Abler	RHP	Novi	2023	88
Alex Johnson	C	Reeths Puffier	2022	88
Zach Painter	C	Williamston	2022	88

2020 Western MI Underclass Trials - Advanced Pitching Metrics

Notes:

• Recorded velocities listed are from the game play session, taken from the Trackman device.
• To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.

Fastball Spin Rates

The average fastball spin rate at the MLB level can range from 2050-2250 rpm. The average at the high school level will be lower, but can be hard to track as most pitchers that are getting spin rate readings, are typically more advanced. 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. To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.

Name	Position	School	Class	Total Spin
Drew Mulheisen	SS/RHP	Northview	2021	2150
Andrew Abler	RHP	Novi	2023	2100
Blake Thomas	LHP/1B	Hamilton	2022	2050

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. To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.

Name	Position	School	Class	Total Spin
Drew Mulheisen	SS/RHP	Northview	2021	2350
Cole Crabtree	3B/RHP	West Michigan Christian	2021	2200
Andrew Abler	RHP	Novi	2023	2050