The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.03
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.11 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
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.
Joey Wittig, Maranatha Christian (CA), 2023 Positional Profile: RHP, 5-11 180lbs. Medium frame. Athletic build. Strong lower half. Higher waisted. High level vert. (33.3 inch). Delivery: Athletic drop drive type. Side steps into a chest high up/down knee lift. Aggressive sit/hinge into backside. Maintains sit and hinge well into stride. Larger stride (94% of height). Direction works through home. Good linear/rotational force/direction. Firm lead leg block at landing. Some present head movement. Good amount of forward trunk tilt at release. Arm Action: RH. Long loose action. Continuous. Works to a full circle in the back. Present scap retraction (-8 horizontal abduction). Present layback (185 degree external rotation). Above avg. arm speed. Effort at release. Works to a normal slot. Consistent armspeed on FB/CB. FB: Trouble with command. High end spin ability (2,500 rpm avg). Average movement characteristics and flashed some above avg. IVB (21 inch max). Decent ride up in the zone. CB: Slurvey shape. High end spin (2831rpm). Larger breaker. More sweep than drop. Below avg. command.
3/07/21
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Medium athletic build. Projectable size and strength Hit: RHH. Stands tall and upright with low hanging hands. Uses a simple forward stride. Not much of a negative move as hands simply drift back as he moves forward. Smooth simple stroke as bat works on a flat-upward path. Nice high extension through at finish. Plenty of LD’s up the middle throughout his round. Power: 88 max exit velocity, Some present gap to gap pop. Rotational acceleration #’s of 15gs average and 18 gs max show potential for good power ceiling. Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Above average arm strength for level. Short compact arm action. Slower to release. ⅘ accurate throwdowns. Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. Flashes of athleticism at C. Two part footwork behind the dish. Throwdown movements need to become more fluid. Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Overall balanced delivery. Gets to a good balance point which allows him to get good drive with his backleg. Decent stride and extension. Consistent direction towards home. Arm Action: RH. Full compact arm circle out of the H slot. Good arm speed that is consistent amongst pitch types but inconsistent with his slots. FB: T80-84, 80-84 mph. Had trouble locating. Usually missed up. Flashed above average spin at times (2358max) (21IVB) CB: 60-64 mph. Showed ability to throw it for strikes. Close to true 12/6 as there is minimal horizontal break. The making of a + strikeout pitch.
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Joey Wittig, Maranatha Christian (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: RHP, 5-11 180lbs. Medium frame. Athletic build. Strong lower half. Higher waisted. High level vert. (33.3 inch). Delivery: Athletic drop drive type. Side steps into a chest high up/down knee lift. Aggressive sit/hinge into backside. Maintains sit and hinge well into stride. Larger stride (94% of height). Direction works through home. Good linear/rotational force/direction. Firm lead leg block at landing. Some present head movement. Good amount of forward trunk tilt at release.
Arm Action: RH. Long loose action. Continuous. Works to a full circle in the back. Present scap retraction (-8 horizontal abduction). Present layback (185 degree external rotation). Above avg. arm speed. Effort at release. Works to a normal slot. Consistent armspeed on FB/CB.
FB: Trouble with command. High end spin ability (2,500 rpm avg). Average movement characteristics and flashed some above avg. IVB (21 inch max). Decent ride up in the zone.
CB: Slurvey shape. High end spin (2831rpm). Larger breaker. More sweep than drop. Below avg. command.
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds. Medium athletic build. Projectable size and strength
Hit: RHH. Stands tall and upright with low hanging hands. Uses a simple forward stride. Not much of a negative move as hands simply drift back as he moves forward. Smooth simple stroke as bat works on a flat-upward path. Nice high extension through at finish. Plenty of LD’s up the middle throughout his round.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, Some present gap to gap pop. Rotational acceleration #’s of 15gs average and 18 gs max show potential for good power ceiling.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Above average arm strength for level. Short compact arm action. Slower to release. â…˜ accurate throwdowns.
Defense: 2.11-2.26 pop times. Flashes of athleticism at C. Two part footwork behind the dish. Throwdown movements need to become more fluid.
Run: 7.03 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Overall balanced delivery. Gets to a good balance point which allows him to get good drive with his backleg. Decent stride and extension. Consistent direction towards home.
Arm Action: RH. Full compact arm circle out of the H slot. Good arm speed that is consistent amongst pitch types but inconsistent with his slots.
FB: T80-84, 80-84 mph. Had trouble locating. Usually missed up. Flashed above average spin at times (2358max) (21IVB)
CB: 60-64 mph. Showed ability to throw it for strikes. Close to true 12/6 as there is minimal horizontal break. The making of a + strikeout pitch.