The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.89
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.24
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.08
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.14
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
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 athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Mature/physical build. Present lower/upperhalf strength. Average swift athletic tester. 10yd - 1.83, 30yd - 4.43, 60yd - 7.69, RSI - 2.59, VERT - 24.6. Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Taller upper half with a flat bat. Rhythmic hands. Simple load/trigger. Advanced bat/hand speed via blast. Uphill bat path. Works behind a firm front side/leg at finish. At times flashed a kick back with back foot. More FBs than LDs/GBs. Consistent out front contact. Pullside HR power. Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Above avg. arm strength. Shorter AA. Higher slot. Lower arcing throwdowns, 1-hopping some of them. 3/5 accurate. Defense: 1.99 - 2.04. Clean exchanges. Quick out the crouch. Taller posture into throwdowns. Noticeable receiving/blocking ability showing some athleticism back there. Sturdy base that stays quiet with minimal movement.
Delivery: Clean mover. Exclusive from the stretch. Belt high leg lift that initiates drift. More IR dominant driveleg. Decent lower sit/engagement. Larger stride. Fast down the mound. Works in good direction. Quality block into landing. Arm Action: Hand lead path. Loose/quick AA. Easy effort. More velo in the tank. Gets into some scap engagement. Works to a H 3/4 slot. FB: 83-84: Straight action. Flashed some carry. Lower tendency. CB: 73-75: Shorter breaker. Averaged about 5 inches of sweep/drop. Average spin. Tunnels well. Quality chase pitch
CH: 77-79: Kills about 8 inches of VB of FB. More of a straight change. Small amount of added fade. Got it under barrels.
8/15/20
Defense: 2.02-2.11 pop times. Shows good feel and comfort behind the plate, blocking tool needs improvement, handles pitchers well. Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 77 mph. Compact throwing mechanics, release is quick, 70 mph catcher throwdown velocity is good not great. Hit: RHH. Comfortable short staggered setup, hands relaxed at shoulder height, lower half drives into hitting base. Short to the ball, displayed good timing, high bat speed for class, lower half rotation needs improvement. Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
9/21/19
Uncommitted. Five-foot-7, 145-pounds. Large frame with squared shoulders and strength throughout. Starts open at the plate using a leg lift trigger to get his swing started. Stays balanced through to extension. Present strength is noticeable at the plate where he drove balls to all fields with a slight uppercut barrel path through the zone. Shows present hand/bat speed with excellent timing. Registered a 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively he sets u deep in his crouch using his lower half strength to explode out of his crouch with excellent footwork. Transfers were clean and his arm shows present strength and accuracy. On the mound he showed feel for a three-pitch mix from a true dip-and-drive delivery that sees him sink his hips onto the back leg before driving down the mound. Compact arm through to a 3/4 release point. Arm is quick and clean. Fastball shows hints of run to the arm side while working from black-to-black. Changeup shows late diving action to the back foot of righties on a downhill plane. Showed the ability to start the pitch away and run back over the plate. Curveball is a tight spin pitch and showed two types of break - one sharp and biting and the other more of a tumbling break.
9/23/18
Rising Stars Showcase - Five-foot-7, 145-pounds, medium frame that is long in appearance with wiry strength. Long limbs and large feet. At the plate Wirthgen shows some present bat speed and feel for the barrel while consistently keeping his hands inside the ball. Flashes some pull side pop with a gap-to-gap approach. Drops his hands into launch position before exploding his lower half and fast hands through the zone. Behind the plate he shows clean, quick exchanges from a quiet, sturdy base. Present arm strength is average with some accuracy on throw downs. Has a tendency to stand straight up out of his crouch. On the mound, Wirthgen really projects. Shows a full circle in the back through to a ¾ slot. Gains ground down the mound with an explosive lower half. Fastball shows late sinking action to the arm side. Curveball shows early with 2/8 shape. Slowed arm on the pitch at times while keeping it down in the zone. Changeup really projects as a future plus pitch. Maintains fastball arm speed and pitch shows sinking action to the back foot of righties.
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Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Mature/physical build. Present lower/upperhalf strength. Average swift athletic tester. 10yd - 1.83, 30yd - 4.43, 60yd - 7.69, RSI - 2.59, VERT - 24.6.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance. Taller upper half with a flat bat. Rhythmic hands. Simple load/trigger. Advanced bat/hand speed via blast. Uphill bat path. Works behind a firm front side/leg at finish. At times flashed a kick back with back foot. More FBs than LDs/GBs. Consistent out front contact. Pullside HR power.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Above avg. arm strength. Shorter AA. Higher slot. Lower arcing throwdowns, 1-hopping some of them. 3/5 accurate.
Defense: 1.99 - 2.04. Clean exchanges. Quick out the crouch. Taller posture into throwdowns. Noticeable receiving/blocking ability showing some athleticism back there. Sturdy base that stays quiet with minimal movement.
Delivery: Clean mover. Exclusive from the stretch. Belt high leg lift that initiates drift. More IR dominant driveleg. Decent lower sit/engagement. Larger stride. Fast down the mound. Works in good direction. Quality block into landing.
Arm Action: Hand lead path. Loose/quick AA. Easy effort. More velo in the tank. Gets into some scap engagement. Works to a H 3/4 slot.
FB: 83-84: Straight action. Flashed some carry. Lower tendency.
CB: 73-75: Shorter breaker. Averaged about 5 inches of sweep/drop. Average spin. Tunnels well. Quality chase pitch
CH: 77-79: Kills about 8 inches of VB of FB. More of a straight change. Small amount of added fade. Got it under barrels.
Defense: 2.02-2.11 pop times. Shows good feel and comfort behind the plate, blocking tool needs improvement, handles pitchers well.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. INF - 77 mph. Compact throwing mechanics, release is quick, 70 mph catcher throwdown velocity is good not great.
Hit: RHH. Comfortable short staggered setup, hands relaxed at shoulder height, lower half drives into hitting base. Short to the ball, displayed good timing, high bat speed for class, lower half rotation needs improvement.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. Five-foot-7, 145-pounds. Large frame with squared shoulders and strength throughout. Starts open at the plate using a leg lift trigger to get his swing started. Stays balanced through to extension. Present strength is noticeable at the plate where he drove balls to all fields with a slight uppercut barrel path through the zone. Shows present hand/bat speed with excellent timing. Registered a 78 mph exit velocity off a tee. Defensively he sets u deep in his crouch using his lower half strength to explode out of his crouch with excellent footwork. Transfers were clean and his arm shows present strength and accuracy. On the mound he showed feel for a three-pitch mix from a true dip-and-drive delivery that sees him sink his hips onto the back leg before driving down the mound. Compact arm through to a 3/4 release point. Arm is quick and clean. Fastball shows hints of run to the arm side while working from black-to-black. Changeup shows late diving action to the back foot of righties on a downhill plane. Showed the ability to start the pitch away and run back over the plate. Curveball is a tight spin pitch and showed two types of break - one sharp and biting and the other more of a tumbling break.
Rising Stars Showcase - Five-foot-7, 145-pounds, medium frame that is long in appearance with wiry strength. Long limbs and large feet. At the plate Wirthgen shows some present bat speed and feel for the barrel while consistently keeping his hands inside the ball. Flashes some pull side pop with a gap-to-gap approach. Drops his hands into launch position before exploding his lower half and fast hands through the zone. Behind the plate he shows clean, quick exchanges from a quiet, sturdy base. Present arm strength is average with some accuracy on throw downs. Has a tendency to stand straight up out of his crouch. On the mound, Wirthgen really projects. Shows a full circle in the back through to a ¾ slot. Gains ground down the mound with an explosive lower half. Fastball shows late sinking action to the arm side. Curveball shows early with 2/8 shape. Slowed arm on the pitch at times while keeping it down in the zone. Changeup really projects as a future plus pitch. Maintains fastball arm speed and pitch shows sinking action to the back foot of righties.