Uncommitted Spotlight - DJ Newman, SS/RHP, Archbold HS/Ohio Elite, 2022
December 8, 2020
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Uncommitted Spotlight - DJ Newman, SS/RHP, Archbold HS/Ohio Elite, 2022
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DJ Newman
Class of 2022 / OF
Rankings
StateRank: 50 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: ArchboldState: OH
- Summer Team: Napoleon River Bandits
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Height: 6-0Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
91
Max FB
(05/05/22)
88 - 90
FB
(07/14/21)
72 - 75
CB
(05/05/22)
Position
6.68
60-yard
(08/02/20)
85
INF Velo
(07/21/20)
98
Exit Velo
(06/29/21)
4.38
H-1st
(06/29/21)
Power Speed Score
(07/21/20)
Trackman - Fastball
88.2
Velocity (max)
(06/29/21)
80.6 - 88.2
Velo Range
(06/29/21)
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/08/20)
2262
Spin Rate (max)
(06/29/21)
2103
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/08/20)
IVB (max)
(06/29/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/29/21)
HM (max)
(07/08/20)
HM (avg)
(07/08/20)
Extension (avg)
(07/08/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/02/20)
Spin Score (max)
(06/29/21)
Zone %
(07/08/20)
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.2
Velo Range
80.6 - 88.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.8
Spin Rate (max)
2262
Spin Rate (avg)
2056
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 PBR Future Games (Team Select - Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85.5
Velo Range
81.7 - 84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.2
Spin Rate (max)
2150
Spin Rate (avg)
2052
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.2
Velo Range
83.2 - 85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
85
Spin Rate (max)
2238
Spin Rate (avg)
2103
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
85.2
Velocity (max)
(07/08/20)
70.8 - 79.5
Velo Range
(07/08/20)
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(07/08/20)
2586
Spin Rate (max)
(07/08/20)
2465
Spin Rate (avg)
(07/08/20)
IVB (max)
(06/29/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/29/21)
HM (max)
(06/29/21)
HM (avg)
(06/29/21)
Extension (avg)
(07/08/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/08/20)
Spin Score (max)
(07/08/20)
Zone %
(08/02/20)
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71
Velo Range
68.4 - 70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.8
Spin Rate (max)
2484
Spin Rate (avg)
2341
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 PBR Future Games (Team Select - Invite Only)
Aug 2, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.8
Velo Range
69.2 - 70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68
Spin Rate (max)
2463
Spin Rate (avg)
2363
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
85.2
Velo Range
70.8 - 79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.4
Spin Rate (max)
2586
Spin Rate (avg)
2465
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/29/21)
92.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/29/21)
242
Distance (avg)
(06/29/21)
361
Distance (max)
(06/29/21)
Hard Hit %
(06/29/21)
Sweet Spot %
(07/08/20)
Line Drive %
(07/08/20)
Fly Ball %
(06/29/21)
Ground Ball %
(07/08/20)
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
92.7
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
361
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
95.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
89.8
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
350
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
25.7
Hand Speed (max)
(07/21/20)
24.6
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/29/21)
79.0
Bat Speed (max)
(07/08/20)
73.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/08/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(07/21/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(07/21/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(07/08/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/21/20)
2021 The Miami Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.6
Hand Speed (avg)
24.6
Bat Speed (max)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
73.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
25.7
Hand Speed (avg)
24.5
Bat Speed (max)
76.1
Bat Speed (avg)
73.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase (Invite Only)
Jul 8, 2020
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
23.9
Bat Speed (max)
79
Bat Speed (avg)
73.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Videos
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Player News
- Results From 2021 The Miami Prospect Games - Jun 30, 2021
- 2021 The Miami Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 30, 2021
- 2021 OHSAA Final Four: All-Tournament Team - Jun 15, 2021
- Newman A Three-Sport Athlete With Two-Way Potential - Feb 26, 2021
- Uncommitted Spotlight - DJ Newman, SS/RHP, Archbold HS/Ohio Elite, 2022 - Dec 8, 2020
- 2020 Northeast Future Games - New Look, Same Excitement - Ohio Prospects - Aug 13, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northeast Future Games - Aug 3, 2020
- 2020 Northeast Future Games: Meet The Team - Team Select (Ohio Guys) - Jul 29, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 27, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 27, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jul 23, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Sneak Peek - Jul 17, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 16, 2020
- 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 11, 2020
- Results From 2020 Buckeye Elite Showcase - Jul 9, 2020
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Complete Evaluations - Aug 22, 2019
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Top Performers - Jul 22, 2019
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Sneak Peek: The Arms - Jul 22, 2019
- 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Sneak Peek: The Position Players - Jul 22, 2019
- Results from 2019 ACME/Legion Showcase - Jul 20, 2019
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Uncommitted Spotlight - DJ Newman, SS/RHP, Archbold HS / Ohio Elite, 2022
Multi-Sport Athlete:
DJ is a three-sport standout for Archbold High School. The Class of 2022 prospect is a SS/RHP in baseball, the QB in football, and a guard in basketball. This fall, DJ led his Bluestreaks to an 8-1 record on the gridiron. Statistically, Newman was 101-151 passing, with 1,526 passing yards and a 14/5 TD/INT ration. That athletic Newman also ran the ball 89 times for 831 yards and another 10 touchdowns. DJ was first team all-League.
2020 Future Game Video:
Scouting Reports Through The Years:
Hit: Smooth stroke from the right side. Does a nice job of creating balance through loading sequence. When he pulls the trigger he has a level path with natural whip.
Power: Low effort juice with easy gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 95mph.
Max BP Distance: 353ft.
Field: Rangy defender with fluidity to actions. Linear routes. Ball skills are on par for class.
Throw: Clean arm with easy jump.
Defensive Projection: Corner look to him.
7/21/20
Scouting Notes: Two-way prospect who impressed on the mound. Live arm with a fastball/breaking ball combination that tunnel well. Fastball works downhill and breaking ball has sharp, 12/6 action. Up to 86mph for the second time in two weeks. High follow.
Fastball: 84-86mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 2000-2103
Breaking Ball: 69-72mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2272-2292
Pitchability: In the zone.
6-foot, 170-pound athletic, projectable body frame. Dual guy with athleticism and has present, projectable tools. On the mound he throws with regular effort to his delivery using a vertical leg lift landing in a straight line at foot strike finishing with his momentum carrying toward the plate. Has quick arm speed through a ¾ slot. Fastball was mostly true through the zone ranging from 82-86 mph. Curveball has an 11/5 shape with sharpness to it and signs of late bite at 70-72 mph. From the infield he shows athleticism in his footwork and the ability to cover good ground with range. Fields with softer hands out in front of his body and has enough arm strength to stay at the position, reaching a velocity of 80 mph. Right-handed hitter with quick hands and some strength to his swing. Starts from a tall stance swinging with a mostly level bat path through the zone. Showed the ability to hit the ball to all parts of the field during his round of BP while registering an exit velocity of 96 mph. Ran a 6.91 60-yard dash.
Body Type: 5-foot-10, 155-pound thin/athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Simple and smooth load that engages his hands well.
Hit: Level bat path that swings with intent and produces backspin pull side.
Power: Easy juice to the pull side.
Offensive Projection: Middle of the lineup guy.
Field: Plays with active feet in the infield. Ball skills are on par for his class.
Throw: Over the top arm slot with good carry on his throws. Throws with intent and has good arm strength.
Defensive Projection: MIF.
7/18/19 - Pitching
Body Type: 5-foot-10, 155-pound thin/athletic frame.
Delivery/Mechanics: Very athletic and fluid delivery that stays connected and on time all the way down the mound.
Fastball: Throws with intent, and has a very loose arm complimented with a consistent release point. Ranges from 78-80mph.
Curveball: Flashed an above average curveball at times. Chance to be a swing and miss pitch as it develops. Ranges from 66-68mph.
Pitchability: In the zone most of the time.