The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Proportional frame with strength. Delivery: Up tempo delivery with control, hand rhythm to delivery to hand break, open land line with slight fall off after release. Arm Action: RH. Small stab out of hand break to high 3/4 slot with free release. FB: T83.2, 80-82 mph. Slight sink to arm side with more early run but plays in zone. T2058, 1886 average rpm. CB: 69-69 mph. T1916, 1815 average rpm. SL: 69-71 mph. Short action that plays off sink. Cutter shape at times but shows some depth at plate creating some swing and miss potential. T1997, 1882 average rpm.
10/23/21
Player Spotlight
Chris Hipps: RHP/3B, (2024) Berryville, AR. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build. Showed a ¾ slot and a long quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Fluid solid on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic balanced finish. Slider (68-70 mph). Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed running tailing action and control arm side down in the zone. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Had glove side around the zone command and gradual slight action on his 11/5 curveball (67-70). (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926). Shows arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (72-75).
Scout Evaluation
Chris Hipps, Berryville, 2024, AR
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build.
Arm: Long quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Fluid solid. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, quick consistent arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, running tailing action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Glove side around the zone command, gradual slight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926).
CH: 72-75 mph. Arm side around the zone command, gradual fading action.
SL: 68-70 mph. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2007).
1/18/21
5-Foot-10, 160-Pound frame, wiry frame with projection to levers, ran a 7.52, Offensively; open set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm, barrel sets at foot strike, lean back to extension, loses stability in front foot to contact, short stroke, uphill finish, pull side power, 75 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers up to field, quick transfer quick release, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.
PITCHING: high 3/4 slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, closed toe land, closed land, low glove arm, early tuck glove arm, works to 3b side after extension, fastball 75-78 mph, sink with angle to arm side, late life at times in zone, slider 65-70 mph, 10-4 shape, sweepy action, early action with gradual break in zone, fastball arm speed with fastball line, change up 68-69 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run occ early action, threw in zone.
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-11, 177-pounds. Proportional frame with strength.
Delivery: Up tempo delivery with control, hand rhythm to delivery to hand break, open land line with slight fall off after release.
Arm Action: RH. Small stab out of hand break to high 3/4 slot with free release.
FB: T83.2, 80-82 mph. Slight sink to arm side with more early run but plays in zone. T2058, 1886 average rpm.
CB: 69-69 mph. T1916, 1815 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. Short action that plays off sink. Cutter shape at times but shows some depth at plate creating some swing and miss potential. T1997, 1882 average rpm.
Player Spotlight
Chris Hipps: RHP/3B, (2024) Berryville, AR. 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build. Showed a ¾ slot and a long quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Fluid solid on the mound, had a quick consistent arm action and a ¾ arm angle with quick consistent arm speed. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple type pitcher and uses high effort. Tall balance point with uphill shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic balanced finish. Slider (68-70 mph). Threw his fastball 81-83 mph; showed running tailing action and control arm side down in the zone. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Had glove side around the zone command and gradual slight action on his 11/5 curveball (67-70). (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926). Shows arm side around the zone command and gradual fading action on his changeup (72-75).
Scout Evaluation
Chris Hipps, Berryville, 2024, AR
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 5-foot-11, 170-pound solid strong build.
Arm: Long quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Pitching: Fluid solid. Tall-and-fall tilt-and-topple delivery, high effort. ¾ arm angle, quick consistent arm speed, quick consistent arm action. Consistent athletic balance point, uphill shoulders, lands closed, an athletic balanced finish.
FB: T83. 81-83 mph. (Max spin 2216; Avg 1965). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, running tailing action.
CB: 67-70 mph. Glove side around the zone command, gradual slight action, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1978; Avg 1926).
CH: 72-75 mph. Arm side around the zone command, gradual fading action.
SL: 68-70 mph. (Max spin 2055; Avg 2007).
5-Foot-10, 160-Pound frame, wiry frame with projection to levers, ran a 7.52, Offensively; open set, leg lift to stride, barrel rhythm, barrel sets at foot strike, lean back to extension, loses stability in front foot to contact, short stroke, uphill finish, pull side power, 75 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers up to field, quick transfer quick release, average carry, 73 mph arm strength.
PITCHING: high 3/4 slot, quick arm speed, long arm action, good balance point, closed toe land, closed land, low glove arm, early tuck glove arm, works to 3b side after extension, fastball 75-78 mph, sink with angle to arm side, late life at times in zone, slider 65-70 mph, 10-4 shape, sweepy action, early action with gradual break in zone, fastball arm speed with fastball line, change up 68-69 mph, fastball arm speed, arm side run occ early action, threw in zone.