The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.69
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.90 - 1.99
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
Cooper Ames: C/OF, (2022) Pomfret School, CT. 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic solid frame. Above average at the plate, Ames best exit velocity was 92 mph. (68.26 mph bat speed average). (19.60 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, has a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; showed soft hands, a clean exchange, and aggressive feet. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.90-1.99 pop time. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.69 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Cooper Ames, Pomfret School, 2022, CT
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Above average. Starts in a wide athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. 68.26 mph bat speed average. 19.60 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.90-1.99 pop times. Soft hands, aggressive footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Some flexibility and athletic setup.
Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.69 (60-yard).
3/20/21
5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic, mature, super athletic. Above average at the plate, Ames had an exit velocity of 92 mph. Starts in an open tall stance with a smooth small load, then uses a controlled stride. Has an upward simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Look for him to hit at the next level, love the feel and rhythm he has at the plate. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 77 mph; has twitchy hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth feet. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.90-1.94 pop time. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. A plus runner, showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.91. A must see this summer.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.91
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Cooper Ames: C/OF, (2022) Pomfret School, CT. 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic solid frame. Above average at the plate, Ames best exit velocity was 92 mph. (68.26 mph bat speed average). (19.60 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Bat speed is above average, has a flat loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created loud contact and found lots of barrels. Gap to gap approach. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; showed soft hands, a clean exchange, and aggressive feet. had quick feet and transfers on his throw downs, recording a 1.90-1.99 pop time. Some flexibility and athletic setup. Had a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.69 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Cooper Ames, Pomfret School, 2022, CT
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic solid frame.
Hit: (LHH) Above average. Starts in a wide athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity. 68.26 mph bat speed average. 19.60 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.90-1.99 pop times. Soft hands, aggressive footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Some flexibility and athletic setup.
Arm: 75 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.69 (60-yard).
5-foot-10, 180-pound athletic, mature, super athletic. Above average at the plate, Ames had an exit velocity of 92 mph. Starts in an open tall stance with a smooth small load, then uses a controlled stride. Has an upward simple swing plane, explosive bat speed and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Look for him to hit at the next level, love the feel and rhythm he has at the plate. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 77 mph; has twitchy hands, a quick fluid exchange, and smooth feet. Displayed next-level catching ability by boasting a 1.90-1.94 pop time. Tons of flexibility and athletic setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. A plus runner, showcased his speed with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.91. A must see this summer.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 77 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.91