OK Top Senior Games Leaderboard Changeup Metrics: (Trackman Pitchers)
July 2, 2021
Today we're taking an in-depth look at some of the top changeup metrics at the Oklahoma Top Senior Games showcase from data collected from the Trackman. As technology continues to improve, we are learning more and more about what makes each pitch unique and effective to each individual pitcher.
The firmest changeups at the event belonged to Cade Erickson (76.6 mph) and Colyn McNair (76.28 mph). Erickson also led the way with average horizontal break at 12.7 inches and Jayden Krajnik at 11.3 inches. Research tells us pitcher's start to get more swing and miss on their change ups when their horizontal break is at 8 inches or higher. The average induced vertical break leader was Alejandro Serna with an average of 16.4 inches and Will Kates following him at 11.9 inches.
It is worth mentioning that the changeup plays primarily off of the fastball. Therefore, using these metrics such as velocity, horizontal break, and vertical break and comparing them to each individual's own fastball will give a better understanding of how effective each changeup might be.
Peak Velo
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 76.6 mph |
2 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 76.3 mph |
3 | Will Kates | OK | Newcastle | 2022 | RHP | 74.7 mph |
4 | Andersen Dotolo | OK | Bishop Kelley | 2022 | OF | 71.5 mph |
5 | Jayden Krajnik | OK | Elk City | 2022 | RHP | 70.5 mph |
6 | Daxton Hembree | OK | Westville | 2022 | 3B | 70.5 mph |
7 | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 63.3 mph |
Velo Range
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velo Range |
1 | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 76.5-76.6 mph |
2 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 69.3-76.3 mph |
3 | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 63.0-63.3 mph |
Average Horizontal Break
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 12.7 |
2 | Jayden Krajnik | OK | Elk City | 2022 | RHP | 11.3 |
3 | Will Kates | OK | Newcastle | 2022 | RHP | 7.0 |
4 | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 4.9 |
5 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 3.0 |
6 | Andersen Dotolo | OK | Bishop Kelley | 2022 | OF | -0.1 |
Average Induced Vertical Break
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | IVB (avg) |
1 | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 16.4 in |
2 | Will Kates | OK | Newcastle | 2022 | RHP | 11.9 in |
3 | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 10.6 in |
4 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 7.4 in |
5 | Jayden Krajnik | OK | Elk City | 2022 | RHP | 3.7 in |
6 | Andersen Dotolo | OK | Bishop Kelley | 2022 | OF | 1.5 in |
Peak Bauer Units
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Score (max) |
1 | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 24 |
2 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 24 |
3 | Andersen Dotolo | OK | Bishop Kelley | 2022 | OF | 23 |
4 | Will Kates | OK | Newcastle | 2022 | RHP | 21 |
5 | Daxton Hembree | OK | Westville | 2022 | 3B | 21 |
6 | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 20 |
7 | Jayden Krajnik | OK | Elk City | 2022 | RHP | 20 |
Strike Percentage
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Zone % |
1 | Colyn Mcnair | OK | Blanchard | 2022 | 3B | 50 % |
^ | Cade Erickson | OK | Westmoore | 2022 | RHP | 50 % |
^ | Alejandro Serna | OK | Southeast | 2022 | SS | 50 % |
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