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.
Noah Schwarz: 3B/RHP, (2026) Simsbury, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic proportional frame. Projectable in the box, Schwarz had a max exit velocity of 73 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a high load, then used a short stride. Had a short level swing plane, average bat speed and a front foot finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Solid projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot with a loose short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed with a loose short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-72 mph; shows arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1778; Avg 1732). His changeup (67-69) had arm side command and fading action. Throws his 2/8 slider (63-65) with sweeping action and glove side command. Throws his 2/8 slider (63-65) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1912; Avg 1876).
Exit Velocity: 73 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
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Noah Schwarz: 3B/RHP, (2026) Simsbury, CT. 5-foot-11, 180-pound athletic proportional frame. Projectable in the box, Schwarz had a max exit velocity of 73 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a high load, then used a short stride. Had a short level swing plane, average bat speed and a front foot finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side line drive approach. Solid projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 71 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and smooth feet. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot with a loose short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showed good arm speed with a loose short arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Stretch only tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses easy effort. Showed strong balance point and in line shoulders. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-72 mph; shows arm side control and sinking action. (Max spin 1778; Avg 1732). His changeup (67-69) had arm side command and fading action. Throws his 2/8 slider (63-65) with sweeping action and glove side command. Throws his 2/8 slider (63-65) with glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1912; Avg 1876).
Exit Velocity: 73 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph