21.5
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2028
SS
2B
Chase
Utley
WHITESBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 136.9LBS
L/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: USA Prime SE
5' 10" • 136.9LBSL/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: USA Prime SE
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Best Of Stats
63
Bat Speed (max)
7/25/23
7.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/24
-
Hard Hit %
85
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/24
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/24
265
Distance (max)
7/25/23
67
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
7.51
60
7/02/24
4.31
30-yd
1/06/24
1.81
10-yd
1/06/24
16.4
Run speed (max)
1/06/24
74
INF Velo
7/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
7/24/24
73.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
7/24/24
1900
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Curveball
62.4 - 66.9
Velo Range
7/24/24
1934
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Huntsville Rising Stars ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
77.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
213
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout GA/AL
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Knights South Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
240
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
59.6
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout GA/AL
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1900
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
25.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1934
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29)
Jul 24, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,053
Spin Rate (max)
1,900
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 66.9
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,469
Spin Rate (max)
1,934
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.51
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.44
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.22
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
71.14
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 137-pounds. Athletic and leaner frame, long limbed.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, mid-high hand set. Small leg lift into the swing, uses all fields. Line drive approach.
Power: 82 max exit velocity, averaged 78.3 mph. 261' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Accurate throws, athletic arm.
Defense: Silky smooth with the glove up the middle, easy range.
ATH: 7.51 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-9, 133-pounds. Longer and lean, smaller build. Athletic. Can add additional mass and size.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, toe tap trigger. Mostly flat bat path, multiple middle of the field line drives. 57.2 mph bat speed with 5 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 73.8 mph. 213' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-73 mph. Shorter arm, gathers himself well into the throw.
Defense: Clean and fluid, athletic. Great feel.
ATH: 1.81 and 4.31 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.30 max vertical.