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We would like to thank all who participated in PBR Ohio's 2020 Scout Day: Arsenal USA (OH). 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. Below we have the complete statistical results from the event as well as the top performers across various different categories.

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Complete Statistics

To view the Positional Stats, Click Here.
To view the Pitching Stats, Click Here.

2020 Scout Day: Arsenal USA (OH) - Advanced Pitching Metrics With PitchLogic

Notes:

• Recorded velocities listed are from the game play session, taken off of a stalker radar gun.
• Total Spin (rpm): The total amount of rotations per minute put on the baseball out of the hand.
• Spin Efficiency: Ratio of transverse to total spin... simple meaning is a higher efficiency yields more movement.

To see a breakdown of the PitchLogic metrics and the pitching analysis tools, visit www.PitchLogic.com

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.

CLICK HERE to see the list of pitchers, and a link to their PBR Profiles.

Name	Position	School	Class	Total Spin
RJ Thorton	RHP	Marysville	2022	2050-2240
Ian Hoff	RHP	New Albany	2021	2120-2190
Hayden Bucher	RHP	Desales	2022	1880-2170
Brock Blanton	RHP	Paint Valley	2021	1770-2100
Denver Petersheim	RHP	Jonathan Alder	2021	1920-2010

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.  Below is a look at each pitcher that threw his breaking ball and what the analytics of each pitch looked like with the PitchLogic baseball.

Name	Position	School	Class	Total Spin
Denver Petersheim	RHP	Jonathan Alder	2021	2160-2230
RJ Thorton	RHP	Marysville	2022	2110-2190
Brock Blanton	RHP	Paint Valley	2021	1990-2190
Chandler Zimmerman	RHP	Licking Valley	2021	2000-2170
Hayden Bucher	RHP	Desales	2021	1870-2170