The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
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.
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.
Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. Lafayette Commit, 6-foot-2, 175-pound long lengthy build. Raw in the box, Hood had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (24.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a handsy load, then used a short closed stride. Has above average bat speed, loose level swing plane and a front foot finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Advanced on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays in line downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 84-87 mph; had sinking swing and miss action and arm side control. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2141). Showed slurvey late action and glove side control on his 1/7 curveball (71-72). (Max spin 2069; Avg 2046). Has fading swing and miss action and arm side control on his changeup (75-79). Love the projection, chance to be a pro down the road.
2/25/23
Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 175-pound long lengthy build. Above average at the plate, Hood's 89 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (24.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was electric, showed an upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; showed twitchy hands, a clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash.(Max spin 2177; Avg 2059).
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 81 mph
60-Yard Dash: 7.06
10/23/22
Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 77 mph. Above average on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Up-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed low balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2264; Avg 2196). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (74-77). Threw a 2/8 slider (70-72) that showed glove side command and late swing and miss action. (Max spin 1992; Avg 1927). Love the projection on the mound.
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Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. Lafayette Commit, 6-foot-2, 175-pound long lengthy build. Raw in the box, Hood had an exit velocity of 91 mph. (67.6 mph bat speed average). (24.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic stance with a handsy load, then used a short closed stride. Has above average bat speed, loose level swing plane and a front foot finish. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Pull side approach. Advanced on the mound, showing lightning arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle with a long loose arm action. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Displays in line downhill shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 84-87 mph; had sinking swing and miss action and arm side control. (Max spin 2265; Avg 2141). Showed slurvey late action and glove side control on his 1/7 curveball (71-72). (Max spin 2069; Avg 2046). Has fading swing and miss action and arm side control on his changeup (75-79). Love the projection, chance to be a pro down the road.
Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 175-pound long lengthy build. Above average at the plate, Hood's 89 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (70.4 mph bat speed average). (24.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a short stride. Bat speed was electric, showed an upward swing plane and high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 81 mph; showed twitchy hands, a clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short loose arm action. Recorded a time of 7.06 in the 60-yard dash. (Max spin 2177; Avg 2059).
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 81 mph
60-Yard Dash: 7.06
Ali Hood: RHP/1B, (2024) Greens Farms Academy, CT. 6-foot-2, 165-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 77 mph. Above average on the mound, showed quick arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Up-tempo tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed low balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 80-83 mph; showed arm side command and sinking action with heavy movement. (Max spin 2264; Avg 2196). Shows fading action and arm side control on his changeup (74-77). Threw a 2/8 slider (70-72) that showed glove side command and late swing and miss action. (Max spin 1992; Avg 1927). Love the projection on the mound.