22.3
Hand Speed (max)
9/27/20
CLASS OF 2022
SS
2B
John
Saffold
Alabama State
Bessemer Academy (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 173LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: The Prospect Lab (TPL)
Bessemer Academy (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 173LBS
R/R • 20yr 10mo
Travel Team: The Prospect Lab (TPL)
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/27/20
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
9/27/20
-
Hard Hit %
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
9/27/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7
60
9/27/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
70
INF Velo
9/27/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
13.2
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
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.
11.7
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.
Alabama Fall Invite
Sep 27, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.5
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.
Alabama Fall Invite
Sep 27, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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5-foot-10, 173-pound proportional frame. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.0. Begins in an open stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride just before his swing. Bat speed was explosive, displayed simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He Barreled up multiple balls with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Saffold showed his power ability with an exit velocity of 93 mph. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 70 mph; shows rhythmic feet, a clean exchange and consistent hands. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used an-over-the-top slot with a loose arm action. Has some definte strength in his hands at the plate.