78.3
Velocity (max)
7/02/24
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
C
Will
Blackwell
Saint James School (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 170LBS
R/R • 14yr 8mo
Travel Team: Next Level Yankees
5' 11" • 170LBSR/R • 14yr 8mo
Travel Team: Next Level Yankees
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
73.2 - 77
Velo Range
7/02/24
1883
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/24
Changeup
66.6 - 67.1
Velo Range
7/02/24
1621
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/24
Curveball
65.5 - 66.1
Velo Range
7/02/24
2176
Spin Rate (avg)
7/02/24
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
7/02/24
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/02/24
293
Distance (max)
7/02/24
38
Sweet Spot %
7/02/24
8.06
60
7/02/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
15.2
Run speed (max)
7/02/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
65
C Velo
7/02/24
2.27 - 2.28
Pop Time
7/02/24
Positional Tools
2024
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.27 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
183
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6
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.
Huntsville Rising Stars ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1883
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
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).
2176
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
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).
1621
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).
Huntsville Rising Stars ID
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
78.3
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 77.0
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,092
Spin Rate (max)
1,883
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.1
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 66.1
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,222
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.1
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 67.1
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,621
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
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
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.06
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Proportional build, can continue to add size to the frame.
Delivery: Up tempo and quicker.
Arm Action: RH. Quick arm from a higher 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 73-77 mph. Occasional cut, works down in the zone. T2092, 1883 average rpm.
CB: 65-66 mph. 12/6 shape. T2222, 2176 average rpm.
CH: 67-67 mph. Drops the arm at times, slows the body down. Shwed some arm side action. T1698, 1621 average rpm.
ATH: 8.06 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/C
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Proportional build, can continue to add size to the frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, higher hand set. Developing power at the plate, small leg lift into the swing.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.5 mph. 293' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-65 mph. Developing arm strength, quick arm.
Defense: 2.27-2.28 pop times. Clean actions, blocks well. Moves well.
ATH: 8.06 runner in the 60.