91
Velocity (max)
5/04/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
Tate
Smith
Oklahoma State
Eaton (HS) • CO
6' 5" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Slammers North
Eaton (HS) • CO
6' 5" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Slammers North
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88 - 91
Velo Range
5/04/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
75 - 79
Velo Range
5/25/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
71 - 71
Velo Range
1/26/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
81 - 83
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
7/28/21
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/28/21
261
Distance (max)
8/01/20
40
Sweet Spot %
8/01/20
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
7/28/21
75
Bat Speed (max)
7/28/21
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
7/28/21
30
Hard Hit %
8/01/20
7.62
60
7/29/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
7/29/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
152
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.3
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.
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
220
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future Games Showcase (AR, OK, CO, Select 1)
Aug 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
CO/UT/OK/Select Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Future Games Showcase (AR, OK, CO, Select 1)
Aug 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
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).
2232
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.
25.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
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).
2588
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
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).
2457
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.5
Velocity (max)
87.2 - 89.7
Velo Range
87.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,392
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
82.5
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 82.5
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,640
Spin Rate (max)
2,588
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
84.3
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 84.1
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,559
Spin Rate (max)
2,457
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
All-Colorado Showcase
May 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
83.2 - 84.8
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,213
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,125
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
74.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.8
Velo Range
72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,268
Spin Rate (max)
2,200
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,036
Spin Rate (max)
1,979
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Game Performance
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.
63.67
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.
CO/UT/OK/Select 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)
Horizontal Abduction (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)
Horizontal Abduction (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)
Notes
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PBR FUTURE GAMES
2023 right-handed pitcher Tate Smith (Slammers) comes with a big frame and is still growing at 6-foot-5, 220-pounds. All around athlete and plays tight end in football. As a RHP, the fastball ranges from 88-90. Release is a high ¾ and he touched a 92 with some arm side run there. Have seen great development in refining his repeatable delivery. Strong lower half with long levers. Slider has a chance to be a wipeout pitch, currently at 84 mph and has downward plane. Changeup is currently developing. Three-pitch mix with good tempo and ability to change speeds. Very high ceiling.
2023 RHP/1B Tate Smith was equally impressive on the mound. Smith’s fastball sat 88-91 with armside run and plus control. Repeatable delivery with long levers and athleticism. Slider at 79 mph has a chance to be a dominant pitch. +Spin. Smith ranked No. 3 in the 2023 class and could be the top uncommitted player in the state.
6-foot-5, 202-pounds with confident body language. Side step transitions to pivot foot. Waist high leg lift with toe down and balanced throughout. Tall to fall delivery. Extended stride to open toe with good push through on stride landing. Release point high 3⁄4. Good glove side leverage and creates good torso rotation with slight momentum to glove side. Arm ease on follow through. Fastball sat 85-86 mph during event, although we've had him up 87. Plus movement and arm side sink! Slider at 74 mph and continues to improve. He's able to throw it in the zone with good arm speed. Changeup was 79-80 mph. Great feel and plus rotation, some downward action. Tate is a top 2023 in the State of Colorado and has continued to improve. The velo continues to tick upwards along with his ceiling.
6-foot-4, 190-pounds with small deliberate side step transitions to pivot foot. Rhythm in leg lift with tight coil, toe down. Tall to fall delivery with long arc on back side. Open toe with good push through on stride landing. True ¾ release, extends glove side and creates good torso rotation with slight momentum to glove side. Arm ease on follow through. Fastball was 80-82 with very good arm side run and sink! Slider was 71 mph with ideal release for slider, in zone with good arm speed. Changeup at 76 mph. Great feel and plus rotation, some downward action. Would consider Tate a top follow in the Colorado 2023 class. Great pitchability now with high ceiling. Can project natural velocity jumps. Slider also has a chance to be great!
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4
Run: 4.34 Home to first
Hit: Right-handed hitter with shoulder width open stance. Lowers and sways to back side load. Stride is simple up/down with some weight transfer to 50/50 weight distribution launch. Barrel is parallel to ground with hands high. Load to upright barrel, arm angles maintained to launch. Aggressive rear side acceleration. Hands have downward path with extended clean finish. Stays on balance consistently with exit velocity of 91. Tate is a two-way player who PBR recognizes as a top 2023 right-handed pitcher! His athleticism and his desire to develop as a hitter should continue.
Power: Long levers and quickness give Tate a chance for future power potential.
Arm: 76 mph at first base with long arc and long clean finish. Good positioning of feet prior to throw.
Defense: Fields ball deep in stance. Great actions around the bag. Good athlete with tools and can refine his skill set as he develops.