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.
Nico Newhan, Maranatha Christian (CA), 2023 Positional Profile: INF Body: 6’0, 190lbs. Medium frame. Strong lower half. Strong hands. Average 60-yard dash but above avg. vert at 33 inches. Defense: Light quick feet that play aggressive. Works toward the side which angles body with good direction. Soft hands. Glove works down early and works through the ball. Quick glove-to-hand allows for a quick release with minimal needed extra steps. Arm: RH - 85 mph. Average strength and accuracy. Easy effort. Shorter action to a normal ¾ slot. Ability to throw on he run and manipulate angle if needed. Hit: RHH. Taller narrow stance with higher set hands. Rhythmic load. Hands drop then work back and up into a good launch position. Simple lower half trigger. Minimal negative move. Some present coil. Slight uphill path through. Above avg bat/hand speed show via blast motion. Turns tight/quick which helps accelerate bat early (21gs avg. rotational acceleration). Pullside approach during BP. More FBs than GBs/LDs during BP round. Pullside HR power. Backside LD single during gameplay.
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Nico Newhan, Maranatha Christian (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: INF
Body: 6’0, 190lbs. Medium frame. Strong lower half. Strong hands. Average 60-yard dash but above avg. vert at 33 inches.
Defense: Light quick feet that play aggressive. Works toward the side which angles body with good direction. Soft hands. Glove works down early and works through the ball. Quick glove-to-hand allows for a quick release with minimal needed extra steps. Arm: RH - 85 mph. Average strength and accuracy. Easy effort. Shorter action to a normal ¾ slot. Ability to throw on he run and manipulate angle if needed.
Hit: RHH. Taller narrow stance with higher set hands. Rhythmic load. Hands drop then work back and up into a good launch position. Simple lower half trigger. Minimal negative move. Some present coil. Slight uphill path through. Above avg bat/hand speed show via blast motion. Turns tight/quick which helps accelerate bat early (21gs avg. rotational acceleration). Pullside approach during BP. More FBs than GBs/LDs during BP round. Pullside HR power. Backside LD single during gameplay.