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).
4.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.00
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
Jacob Wirth: 3B/1B, (2024) Suffield Academy, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. (74.6 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a loose level swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has quick feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
3/04/23
Jacob Wirth: 3B/1B, (2024) Avon, CT. 5-foot-11, 185-pound mature strong frame. Above average athletic during batting practice, Wirth displayed an exit velocity of 99 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (74.8 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall narrow stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; had soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a short quick arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.
Exit Velocity: 99 mph
Arm Velocity: 82 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.17
8/28/22
Jacob Wirth: 3B, (2023) Avon High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame. Above average and solid at the plate, Wirth's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (78.9 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was explosive and still developing,. Displayed an uphill, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; showed developing consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft developing hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Had consistent accuracy to the base and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.0.
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Jacob Wirth: 3B/1B, (2024) Suffield Academy, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. (74.6 mph bat speed average). (21.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a loose level swing plane, quick bat speed and balanced finish. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has quick feet, soft hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Jacob Wirth: 3B/1B, (2024) Avon, CT. 5-foot-11, 185-pound mature strong frame. Above average athletic during batting practice, Wirth displayed an exit velocity of 99 mph, Ranks #1 with EV at the event. (74.8 mph bat speed average). (23.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall narrow stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an upward swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 82 mph; had soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and athletic smooth footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Had a short quick arm action and a ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag.
Exit Velocity: 99 mph
Arm Velocity: 82 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.17
Jacob Wirth: 3B, (2023) Avon High School, CT. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame. Above average and solid at the plate, Wirth's 94 mph exit velocity ranks him 3rd at the event. (78.9 mph bat speed average). (22.7 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced wide stance with a small load, then uses a small stride. Bat speed was explosive and still developing,. Displayed an uphill, loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 76 mph; showed developing consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft developing hands. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front. Had consistent accuracy to the base and a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 8.0.