21.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Ethan
Bucher
Minor (HS) • AL
5' 5" • 145LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: A4One
5' 5" • 145LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: A4One
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/22
23.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/22
-
Hard Hit %
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/22
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/22
252
Distance (max)
6/15/22
50
Sweet Spot %
6/15/22
7.47
60
6/15/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
6/15/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
6/15/22
77.8 - 79.2
Velo Range
6/15/22
1971
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Changeup
64.8 - 69.2
Velo Range
6/15/22
1762
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Slider
67.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
6/15/22
2045
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
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
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
11.5
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
133
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.8
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.
Birmingham Open
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
Birmingham Open
Jun 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
1971
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.
25.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Changeup
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).
1762
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.3
Slider
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).
2045
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.9
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Birmingham Open
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.5
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,086
Spin Rate (max)
1,971
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.0
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,211
Spin Rate (max)
2,045
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.2
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 69.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,789
Spin Rate (max)
1,762
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
65.4
Velocity (max)
64.4 - 65.4
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
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.
68.09
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
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.
Birmingham Open
Jun 15, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP Interesting arm on the mound.
Body: 5-5, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Showed a quick arm from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.5, 77.8-79.2 mph. Flashed late movement while locating to the bottom half of the zone. T2086, 1970 average rpm.
CB: Sharp break with 11/5 shape and nice command.
SL: 67.1-69.9 mph. Late tumble, played well off of the fastball. T2211, 2044 average rpm.
CH: 64.8-69.2 mph. T1788, 1762 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Interesting arm on the mound.
Body: 5-5, 145-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, square landing.
Arm Action: RH. Showed a quick arm from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.5, 77.8-79.2 mph. Flashed late movement while locating to the bottom half of the zone. T2086, 1970 average rpm.
CB: Sharp break with 11/5 shape and nice command.
SL: 67.1-69.9 mph. Late tumble, played well off of the fastball. T2211, 2044 average rpm.
CH: 64.8-69.2 mph. T1788, 1762 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Interesting arm on the mound.
Body: 5-5, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, narrow stance into a small leg kick. Repeatable, short, level swing, whole field approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 86.1 max exit velocity, averaged 74.4 mph. 251’ max distance.
Arm: RH.INF - 74 mph.Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, loose and accurate.
Defense: Smooth, confident fielding actions, soft hands, quick feet, plays through the ball well.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.