23.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Fernando
Palencia
San Diego
Arcadia (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 164.2LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team
Arcadia (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 164.2LBSR/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: USA Prime National/Detroit Tigers Scout Team
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
83.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/11/23
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/11/23
33
Hard Hit %
8/11/23
98.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/11/23
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/11/23
343
Distance (max)
8/11/23
64
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
7.08
60
8/11/23
3.92
30-yd
8/11/23
1.72
10-yd
8/11/23
19.4
Run speed (max)
8/11/23
88
INF Velo
8/11/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
93.1
Velocity (max)
8/11/23
90 - 92.5
Velo Range
8/11/23
2417
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/23
Changeup
85 - 85
Velo Range
8/11/23
2114
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/22
Curveball
78 - 80
Velo Range
8/11/23
2589
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/23
Slider
77.2 - 77.3
Velo Range
10/03/22
2605
Spin Rate (avg)
10/03/22
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.0
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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.
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
OLu Scout Day
Oct 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
83.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.4
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.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.0
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
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.
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
83.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
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).
2417
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.
26.5
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).
79.0
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).
2589
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).
84.6
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).
1954
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
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).
2305
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.
26.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
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).
2114
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
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).
2605
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).
California State Games
Aug 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
93.1
Velocity (max)
90.0 - 92.5
Velo Range
89.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,517
Spin Rate (max)
2,417
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 79.8
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,762
Spin Rate (max)
2,589
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.6
Velocity (max)
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
OLu Scout Day
Oct 3, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
91.2
Velocity (max)
86.1 - 90.9
Velo Range
87.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,399
Spin Rate (max)
2,305
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.3
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 77.3
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,735
Spin Rate (max)
2,605
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.7
Velocity (max)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,114
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,285
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 71.9
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,440
Spin Rate (max)
2,355
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.4
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,935
Spin Rate (max)
1,611
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.92
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.08
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)
1.73
RSi (max)
1.73
RSi (avg)
1,509
Jump Power (max)
28.0
Jump Height (max)
27.8
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
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.
70.92
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
AZ/CA/MV/PNW Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP Palencia is a true 2-way, a consistent hitter and fielder with an electric FB on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 164-pounds. Good athletic proportions. Filled out frame.
Delivery: High leg kick. Glove taps and loads heavily onto the back leg.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action with a fast, whippy arm.
FB: T93, 90-92 mph. High spin, high movement FB. Spots well in the zone, needs to be more consistent on the edges. T2517, 2417 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. Good sweep and overall movement, needs to work on getting it consistently down in the zone. T2762, 2589 average rpm.
CH: 85-85 mph. Gets hitters out in front. Relies on the speed difference with some arm side run. T1954, 1954 average rpm.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Palencia is a true 2-way, a consistent hitter and fielder with an electric FB on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 164-pounds. Good athletic proportions. Filled out frame.
Delivery: High leg kick. Glove taps and loads heavily onto the back leg.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, short arm action with a fast, whippy arm.
FB: T93, 90-92 mph. High spin, high movement FB. Spots well in the zone, needs to be more consistent on the edges. T2517, 2417 average rpm.
CB: 78-80 mph. Good sweep and overall movement, needs to work on getting it consistently down in the zone. T2762, 2589 average rpm.
CH: 85-85 mph. Gets hitters out in front. Relies on the speed difference with some arm side run. T1954, 1954 average rpm.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP Palencia is a true 2-way, a consistent hitter and fielder with an electric FB on the mound.
Body: 5-10, 164-pounds. Good athletic proportions. Filled out frame.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed stance, wide feet with bat vertical at the letters. Compact load. Steps in on the stride, 1 hand follow through. Powerful contact to pull side. 74.4 mph bat speed with 14 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 99 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-88 mph.
ATH: 7.08 runner in the 60. 1.72 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Event: California State Games
Positional Profile: SS
Physical: 5-10, 165-pounds; 7.23 runner in the 60, 3.97 30-yard split, 1.74 10-yard split, 28” vertical jump. Lean strength on average size frame, put together like an athlete, well-proportioned.
Offensively: RHH. EV max – 91.9 mph, sweet spot% - 60%, line drive% - 20%, hand speed max – 22.3 mph, bat speed max – 69.8 mph, bat speed avg – 67 mph, on-plane efficiency avg – 64%; rotational acceleration avg – 8.8; Balanced set-up, feet shoulder width apart, barrel starts high (ala Ryan Braun), feet squared, small early stride as hands stretch into launch position, slides hips a little prior to rotation getting backside through, has barrel control, easy swing, low one-handed finish, maintains balance.
Defensively: Arm wasn’t feeling 100% which prevented him getting off throws that reflect his true talent when healthy, athletic feet, soft hands with confidence in those hands, sets up to ball cleanly with feet in position to get off quick throws.