A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.37
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.88
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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-7, 142-pounds. Compact, leaner frame. Will continue to fill out physically. Delivery: Controlled and easy delivery down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Mid-to-high 3/4 arm action. FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Plays in the zone with some arm side action. T2475, 2050 average rpm. CB: 64-68 mph. Bigger break, 1/7 shape. Lands for strikes. T2594, 2277 average rpm. SL: 69-74 mph. Tighter spin, similar to a cutter. T2354, 2107 average rpm. CH: 71-72 mph. Arm side fading action. Mimics the FB. T1647, 1544 average rpm.
10/14/23
DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Proportional frame, can add weight/strength. Delivery: Easy operation. Composed, low effort. Clean down the mound. Arm Action: LH. Longer arm strike into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Late cut allows him to get in on RH hitters with the fastball. Induces a ton of groundballs. T1973, 1783 average rpm. CB: 67-68 mph. Late movement with depth. Quality 1/7 shape. T2269, 2246 average rpm. CH: 73-73 mph. Only about 3 mph different from the fastball but shows a ton of deception. Tumbles to the bottom half of the zone. T1691, 1615 average rpm. ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
10/14/23
DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Proportional frame, can add weight/strength. Hit: LHH. Slightly open, taller stance. Level bat path with a mostly middle of the field approach. Multiple line drives during BP. 57.6 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 271' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-74 mph. 3/4 slot. Defense: Moves well through the ball, natural actions. ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
7/18/23
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7/18/23
DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Proportional build, athletic. Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance. hands set high. Short approach, numeorus line drives to the backside. 51.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 177' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Longer action from an over-the-top slot, some carry. Defense: Athletic feet, natural actions. ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Vizual Edge: 85.47 Edge Score
7/18/23
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7/18/23
DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027 Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Proportional build, athletic. Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance. hands set high. Short approach, numeorus line drives to the backside. 51.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration. Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 177' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Longer action from an over-the-top slot, some carry. Defense: Athletic feet, natural actions. ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Vizual Edge: 85.47 Edge Score
1/08/23
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop. Delivery: Clean delivery, easy flowing and controlled. Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot from a shorter arm strike. FB: T73.1, 72-73 mph. The pitch takes off late to the arm side, commanded well in and around the zone. T1881, 1685 average rpm. CB: 62-63 mph. Got better with the pitch as the bullpen progressed, showing feel for spin. T2243, 2101 average rpm. CH: 69-70 mph. Best secondary offering, late fade and was consistently down in the zone. T1638, 1547 average rpm.
1/08/23
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop. Hits: LHH. Taller set up in the stance, even with the feet. Mid-to-high leg lift to start the swing, pull side approach with some lift in the swing. Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 MPH. 266' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Shorter and quick arm. Defense: Fields out front well, clean actions. Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score
1/08/23
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop. Delivery: Clean delivery, easy flowing and controlled. Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot from a shorter arm strike. FB: T73.1, 72-73 mph. The pitch takes off late to the arm side, commanded well in and around the zone. T1881, 1685 average rpm. CB: 62-63 mph. Got better with the pitch as the bullpen progressed, showing feel for spin. T2243, 2101 average rpm. CH: 69-70 mph. Best secondary offering, late fade and was consistently down in the zone. T1638, 1547 average rpm.
1/08/23
Positional Profile: LHP Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop. Hits: LHH. Taller set up in the stance, even with the feet. Mid-to-high leg lift to start the swing, pull side approach with some lift in the swing. Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 MPH. 266' max distance. Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Shorter and quick arm. Defense: Fields out front well, clean actions. Run: 8.20 runner in the 60. Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score
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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: LHP
Body: 5-7, 142-pounds. Compact, leaner frame. Will continue to fill out physically.
Delivery: Controlled and easy delivery down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Mid-to-high 3/4 arm action.
FB: T77, 74-77 mph. Plays in the zone with some arm side action. T2475, 2050 average rpm.
CB: 64-68 mph. Bigger break, 1/7 shape. Lands for strikes. T2594, 2277 average rpm.
SL: 69-74 mph. Tighter spin, similar to a cutter. T2354, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Arm side fading action. Mimics the FB. T1647, 1544 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Proportional frame, can add weight/strength.
Delivery: Easy operation. Composed, low effort. Clean down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Longer arm strike into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Late cut allows him to get in on RH hitters with the fastball. Induces a ton of groundballs. T1973, 1783 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. Late movement with depth. Quality 1/7 shape. T2269, 2246 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Only about 3 mph different from the fastball but shows a ton of deception. Tumbles to the bottom half of the zone. T1691, 1615 average rpm.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-7, 132-pounds. Proportional frame, can add weight/strength.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open, taller stance. Level bat path with a mostly middle of the field approach. Multiple line drives during BP. 57.6 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 271' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-74 mph. 3/4 slot.
Defense: Moves well through the ball, natural actions.
ATH: 7.97 runner in the 60. 1.97 and 4.39 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.10 max vertical.
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DJ Blackwood, Daphne (AL), 2027
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance. hands set high. Short approach, numeorus line drives to the backside. 51.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 177' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Longer action from an over-the-top slot, some carry.
Defense: Athletic feet, natural actions.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 85.47 Edge Score
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds. Proportional build, athletic.
Hit: LHH. Tall, narrow stance. hands set high. Short approach, numeorus line drives to the backside. 51.2 mph bat speed with 7 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 72 max exit velocity, averaged 67.5 mph. 177' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-77 mph. Longer action from an over-the-top slot, some carry.
Defense: Athletic feet, natural actions.
ATH: 7.88 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.36 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 85.47 Edge Score
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop.
Delivery: Clean delivery, easy flowing and controlled.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot from a shorter arm strike.
FB: T73.1, 72-73 mph. The pitch takes off late to the arm side, commanded well in and around the zone. T1881, 1685 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Got better with the pitch as the bullpen progressed, showing feel for spin. T2243, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Best secondary offering, late fade and was consistently down in the zone. T1638, 1547 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop.
Hits: LHH. Taller set up in the stance, even with the feet. Mid-to-high leg lift to start the swing, pull side approach with some lift in the swing.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 MPH. 266' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Shorter and quick arm.
Defense: Fields out front well, clean actions.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop.
Delivery: Clean delivery, easy flowing and controlled.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 slot from a shorter arm strike.
FB: T73.1, 72-73 mph. The pitch takes off late to the arm side, commanded well in and around the zone. T1881, 1685 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Got better with the pitch as the bullpen progressed, showing feel for spin. T2243, 2101 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. Best secondary offering, late fade and was consistently down in the zone. T1638, 1547 average rpm.
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Smaller frame, plenty of room to contune to fill out and develop.
Hits: LHH. Taller set up in the stance, even with the feet. Mid-to-high leg lift to start the swing, pull side approach with some lift in the swing.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 64.4 MPH. 266' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-75 mph. Shorter and quick arm.
Defense: Fields out front well, clean actions.
Run: 8.20 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 76.62 Edge Score