Maryland Western Trials: TrackMan Pitching Data
July 14, 2020
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This year's Maryland Western Trials featured 30 players across the Old Line State, Pennsylvania, Virginia and New Jersey. 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 | AVGFB Spin | AVG CB Spin |
Ethan Bowen | 2022 | RHP | 85.9 mph | 84.3 mph | 1908 rpm | 1965 rpm |
Dalton Williams | 2022 | RHP | 84.7 mph | 83.0 mph | 2248 rpm | 2054 rpm |
Maclelland Stiffler | 2024 | RHP | 83.2 mph | 81.0 mph | 2151 rpm | 2071 rpm |
Ethan Grieb | 2021 | RHP | 82.8 mph | 81.6 mph | 1787 rpm | 2169 rpm |
Owen Pierce | 2022 | RHP | 81.3 mph | 80.2 mph | 2041 rpm | 1831 rpm |
Kai Hardesty | 2021 | RHP | 81.0 mph | 79.8 mph | 1857 rpm | 1876 rpm |
Evan Weaver | 2022 | RHP | 77.9 mph | 76.1 mph | 1872 rpm | 1766 rpm |
Scott Wilson | 2021 | RHP | 77.5 mph | 76.3 mph | 2017 rpm | 1813 rpm |
Ryan Woolery | 2023 | LHP | 77.5 mph | 75.9 mph | 1812 rpm | 1977 rpm |
Sean Wright | 2021 | RHP | 76.6 mph | 74.6 mph | 1784 rpm | 1643 rpm |
Dylan Miller | 2021 | LHP | 75.0 mph | 73.1 mph | 1924 rpm | 1642 rpm |
Jay Parente | 2022 | LHP | 74.6 mph | 73.2 mph | 1981 rpm | 1565 rpm |
Justin Mentzell | 2021 | LHP | 73.6 mph | 72.2 mph | 1868 rpm | 1434 rpm |
Nick Worch | 2021 | RHP | 71.6 mph | 70.8 mph | 1626 rpm | N/A |
Gage Strucko | 2025 | RHP | 67.2 mph | 64.6 mph | 1463 rpm | 1218 rpm |