The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.6
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).
85.0
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.
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 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.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Medium build, proportional strength, some athleticism. Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced setup, quick stride. Pull-side pop, upward bat path, strong top hand, some bat speed. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 288’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots. Defense: Loose, easy, natural infield actions. Clean transfer. Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick/up-tempo delivery, drop/drive lower-half while striding in-line, front foot landing closed. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a mid 3/4 slot. FB: T86.1, 83.7-85.7 mph. Lively out of hand, some ASR, pounded the zone. T2463, 2268 average rpm. SL: 74.5-76.1 mph. Late sweeping 10/4 action. T2229, 2144 average rpm.
10/03/21
Sparkman (AL), 2024 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Really like the loose arm action on the mound. Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Sturdy, athletic build. Hit: RHH. Tall, level stance with a fairly large stride . Small load of the hands while showing some present strength in the hands. Consistently produced tilted line drives to the pull side with a high finish with the barrel. Power: 82.39 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 294’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. High 3/4 slot with plenty of arm strength to the bag. Defense: Plays through the ball while fielding low to the ground. Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
10/03/21
Sparkman (AL), 2024 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Really like the loose arm action on the mound. Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Sturdy, athletic build. Delivery: Slight drop and drive with an up-tempo delivery. Arm Action: RH. Really quick, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Works mostly straight but has life and occasional hop through the zone. T1754, 1835 average rpm. CB: 70-74 mph. Late, sharp 11/5 shape. T1887, 2100 average rpm. CH: 78-79 mph. Flashed sink, landed it for strikes at times.
5/23/21
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a high compact load, then used a quick stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.40 mph. 66.10 mph bat speed average. 20.71 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Raw hands, smooth footwork, quick exchange. Smooth. Fields the ball out front.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Medium build, proportional strength, some athleticism.
Hit: RHH. Simple, balanced setup, quick stride. Pull-side pop, upward bat path, strong top hand, some bat speed.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.8 mph. 288’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Short arm action, natural high 3/4 with the ability to throw from multiple arm slots.
Defense: Loose, easy, natural infield actions. Clean transfer.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick/up-tempo delivery, drop/drive lower-half while striding in-line, front foot landing closed.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from a mid 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.1, 83.7-85.7 mph. Lively out of hand, some ASR, pounded the zone. T2463, 2268 average rpm.
SL: 74.5-76.1 mph. Late sweeping 10/4 action. T2229, 2144 average rpm.
Sparkman (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Really like the loose arm action on the mound.
Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Sturdy, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, level stance with a fairly large stride . Small load of the hands while showing some present strength in the hands. Consistently produced tilted line drives to the pull side with a high finish with the barrel.
Power: 82.39 max exit velocity, averaged 77.3 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 85 mph. High 3/4 slot with plenty of arm strength to the bag.
Defense: Plays through the ball while fielding low to the ground.
Run: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Sparkman (AL), 2024
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Really like the loose arm action on the mound.
Body: 5-9, 163-pounds. Sturdy, athletic build.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive with an up-tempo delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Really quick, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Works mostly straight but has life and occasional hop through the zone. T1754, 1835 average rpm.
CB: 70-74 mph. Late, sharp 11/5 shape. T1887, 2100 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Flashed sink, landed it for strikes at times.
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 160-pound proportional frame.
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a high compact load, then used a quick stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 70.40 mph. 66.10 mph bat speed average. 20.71 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Raw hands, smooth footwork, quick exchange. Smooth. Fields the ball out front.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 8.07 (60-yard).
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, easy effort. ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, a falling off finish.
FB: T82. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 2115; Avg 2004). Very consistent accuracy, sinking action.
CB: 69-70 mph. Glove side control, slurvey action, tight movement. (Max spin 1948; Avg 1879).