20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/09/24
CLASS OF 2027
2B
RHP
Declan
Higgins
St Augustine (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 149.7LBS
L/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: San Diego Longhorns
5' 10" • 149.7LBSL/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: San Diego Longhorns
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
1/06/24
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/06/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/06/24
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
279
Distance (max)
1/06/24
63
Sweet Spot %
8/11/23
7.36
60
8/11/23
4.05
30-yd
8/11/23
1.76
10-yd
8/11/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
8/11/23
75
INF Velo
1/06/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
6/09/24
75.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
6/09/24
2106
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
Changeup
72.8 - 73.1
Velo Range
6/09/24
1624
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
Curveball
64.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
6/09/24
2389
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
Slider
65.2 - 68.1
Velo Range
6/09/24
2384
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.3
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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.
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.8
Exit Velocity (max)
73.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
SoCal Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
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).
2106
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.
27.5
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).
65.7
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).
2389
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).
73.0
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).
1624
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.6
Slider
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).
2384
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.6
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).
1967
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.
27.4
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).
61.1
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).
2119
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).
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
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
66.5
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.5
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,514
Spin Rate (max)
2,389
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.4
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.1
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,419
Spin Rate (max)
2,384
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.1
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 73.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,667
Spin Rate (max)
1,624
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
73.8
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 73.0
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,096
Spin Rate (max)
1,967
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.1
Velocity (max)
58.8 - 63.3
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,439
Spin Rate (max)
2,119
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
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.
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
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)
76.5
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)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 149.7-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Delivery: Hitch in delivery at balance point. Leads strong with front hip. Throws from upright position.
Arm Action: RH. Concise arm path. Three quarters release.
FB: Straight fastball.
CB: Sharp vertical break. Locates the ball in the bottom third of the zone.
SL: Horizontal break that plays off of tighter curveball.
CH: Traditional change-up with vertical break.
ATH: Long strides throughout.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 149.7-pounds. Athletic frame with room to add strength.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands above shoulder. Angles bat towards the pitcher. Lots of movement in hands before swing. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls.
Power: Consistent fly ball hitter. Long follow through.
Arm: RH. INF-71 mph. Short side arm release.
Defense: Active footwork that progresses towards his target.
ATH: Long strides throughout.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. medium lean frame
Hit: LHH. wider even stance with some knee bend. high hand set around his ears deep in the stance behind his rear shoulder off the body. looseness to the hands. short stride with a small pump of the hands in his load. quick direct path with balance in his lower half. path is geared for line drives to the middle of the field. 64.6 mph bat speed with 16.1 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 78.6 mph. 279' max distance. swing plays more on a line drive plane but shows lift towards the pull side of the field with power potential as he matures.
Arm: RH. INF-75 mph. arm shows quickness with a smooth transfer. ball carries out of hand online to the base.
Defense: rhythm in his footwork and feel for his angles going laterally. plays with good body control and quickness in the feet after field to sync up his throwing actions.
ATH: 7.52 runner in the 60. good off the line with some body control
Declan Higgins, St Augustine (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP As a '27, Higgins has plenty of indicators of being a quality player in HS. His in-game performance at the plate and in the field are good to see against good competition.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, will definitely grow more and has room to add weight.
Delivery: High legkick, sinks into his back leg and drives forward.
Arm Action: RH. Comes from over the top. Shorter arm path, could clean it up a little. Whips arm forward.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. FB worked well at the top of the zone. Tunnels really well with his CB. T2096, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 59-63 mph. Good hook with plenty of late drop T2439, 2119 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP As a '27, Higgins has plenty of indicators of being a quality player in HS. His in-game performance at the plate and in the field are good to see against good competition.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, will definitely grow more and has room to add weight.
Delivery: High legkick, sinks into his back leg and drives forward.
Arm Action: RH. Comes from over the top. Shorter arm path, could clean it up a little. Whips arm forward.
FB: T74, 70-73 mph. FB worked well at the top of the zone. Tunnels really well with his CB. T2096, 1967 average rpm.
CB: 59-63 mph. Good hook with plenty of late drop T2439, 2119 average rpm.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP As a '27, Higgins has plenty of indicators of being a quality player in HS. His in-game performance at the plate and in the field are good to see against good competition.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, will definitely grow more and has room to add weight.
Hit: LHH. 2-3 2B BB in game play. Bends at the knees while maintaining an upright back; slight foot lift trigger that doesn't disrupt balance. Pulls the hands through the zone quickly; whippy barrel that shows some lag through the zone; consistent contact on the barrel. 61.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Gets rid of the ball quickly, gets arm into a cocked position by his ear and then rips it.
Defense: Agile defender, quick on his feet.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Declan Higgins, St Augustine (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP As a '27, Higgins has plenty of indicators of being a quality player in HS. His in-game performance at the plate and in the field are good to see against good competition.
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Athletic build, will definitely grow more and has room to add weight.
Hit: LHH. 2-3 2B BB in game play. Bends at the knees while maintaining an upright back; slight foot lift trigger that doesn't disrupt balance. Pulls the hands through the zone quickly; whippy barrel that shows some lag through the zone; consistent contact on the barrel. 61.3 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 77.9 mph. 274' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Gets rid of the ball quickly, gets arm into a cocked position by his ear and then rips it.
Defense: Agile defender, quick on his feet.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.