The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Alex Espinoza, Grayson (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/3B Body: 5-8, 163-pounds. Hit: RHH. Narrow base with quick hands that shows an advanced feel for the barrel with accuracy. Load is short with top-half heavy swing. Pull-side to middle approaches with line-drives. 65.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 316' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. 3/4 arms slot that can sling it. Shows athletic arm slots. Defense: Smooth glovework with good reads and bouncey feet. ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
9/23/24
Uncommitted. A model of consistency. Espinoza continues to make a name for himself and show up time and time again. The athletic RHH went 4-for-5 over the course of bracket play on Monday. An easy mover through impact with fluid hands at the plate. Displays a flat bat path to the ball with the ability to move the barrel through the zone. An advanced approach at the dish coupled with advanced bat-to-ball skills. Consistently produces quality at-bats and is a tough out that is rarely overmatched. One of the best gloves in the state, an athletic MIF with multiple position versatility that presents athletic actions with soft hands, limitless lateral range, and present arm-strength. After posting big numbers this summer the senior looks to continue the pace this fall and will be an uncommitted name to watch in the Spring as he looks to lead Grayson back to the State Championship.
8/31/24
Alex Espinoza, Grayson (GA), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/3B Body: 5-7, 155-pounds. Hit: RHH. tall stance with feet close together creates good hand separation to create power, quick hands to the ball 63.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 327' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Naturally strong arm. Primarily over the top but can manipulate armslots depending on the play. Defense: Savvy defender with bouncy athletic actions in the dirt. Ultra smooth transfers and soft hands. Elite footwork. Fluidity across the board. ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60.
6/24/24
Uncommitted. Exciting morning at the plate on Friday with two solid knocks, one up the middle to lead off the game and the other deep to left-center field for a hustle triple. Smooth infielder, has the ability to play at any position, shines at SS and 3B. Bouncy, light on his feet, soft-hands with present arm strength makes for a quality MIF. Can hit anywhere in the lineup, has accuracy and a present feel for the barrel. Consistently finds a way to get on base. Battles well with two-strikes and makes good adjustments to the off-speed. Continues to make good impressions, high follow for the summer.
5/30/24
Uncommitted. Fresh off a state title appearance. Espinoza was a key producer on both sides for a scrappy Grayson squad that made a hard-fought run at the 7A state title. Espinoza stayed hot on the first weekend of the summer. Collecting 3 knocks on Tuesday of the State Games. Espinoza shows an advanced approach at the plate with a keen eye. In sync and rhythm describe the swing as he is on time with everything. Espinoza matches plane at an exemplary rate and works up the middle of the field. An athletic defender that can play anywhere on the diamond at an elevated level, also had a web gem on Tuesday. The uncommitted junior looks to continue his torrid pace from the spring and the first weekend of the summer.
3/24/23
Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 145 pounds. When watching Espinoza, you can’t help but get pure hitter vibes. It’s a business-like all fields approach who covers the entire hitting zone with ease. After seeing him spit on multiple breaking balls and working 2 QAB’s vs one of the most explosive arms in the ‘24 class, it was as good of a first look you could hope for in a player. His laser to right center was what I would consider a perfect barrel, right on the sweet spot with an incredible amount of backspin and carry. What stood out most about him at the plate was the focus, efficient swing mechanics, ease of effort, and body control well before reaching his eventual physical ceiling. He wasn’t fazed at all by being attacked with 90 mph FB’s or an advanced CB. With Grayson having a history of impressive peloteros, it was very exciting to see multiple players in the lineup of Hispanic descent. I was actually the agent of former Grayson SS Oscar Serratos, a 14th Rd pick by the Guardians in the 2017 draft who was offered a slot bonus in the 4th Rd. So I see something special in Espinoza as a player and hope he gets those same type of opportunities. Right now, the feeling is that Alex will develop into a D1 bat and all he’s missing to be a priority player is physical strength. He has plenty of bat speed, run, and arm strength to play multiple IF positions at only 145 pounds, imagine how much louder those tools would be at a lean 155-160. Fortunately he’s an underclassmen, and there’s still plenty of time recruiting wise to take his game to the next level. But most importantly, he has all the skills and intangibles that make him a good baseball player before reaching his physical ceiling.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-8, 163-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base with quick hands that shows an advanced feel for the barrel with accuracy. Load is short with top-half heavy swing. Pull-side to middle approaches with line-drives. 65.1 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 316' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. 3/4 arms slot that can sling it. Shows athletic arm slots.
Defense: Smooth glovework with good reads and bouncey feet.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Uncommitted. A model of consistency. Espinoza continues to make a name for himself and show up time and time again. The athletic RHH went 4-for-5 over the course of bracket play on Monday. An easy mover through impact with fluid hands at the plate. Displays a flat bat path to the ball with the ability to move the barrel through the zone. An advanced approach at the dish coupled with advanced bat-to-ball skills. Consistently produces quality at-bats and is a tough out that is rarely overmatched. One of the best gloves in the state, an athletic MIF with multiple position versatility that presents athletic actions with soft hands, limitless lateral range, and present arm-strength. After posting big numbers this summer the senior looks to continue the pace this fall and will be an uncommitted name to watch in the Spring as he looks to lead Grayson back to the State Championship.
Alex Espinoza, Grayson (GA), 2025
Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-7, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. tall stance with feet close together creates good hand separation to create power, quick hands to the ball 63.6 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 79.5 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Naturally strong arm. Primarily over the top but can manipulate armslots depending on the play.
Defense: Savvy defender with bouncy athletic actions in the dirt. Ultra smooth transfers and soft hands. Elite footwork. Fluidity across the board.
ATH: 7.13 runner in the 60.
Uncommitted. Exciting morning at the plate on Friday with two solid knocks, one up the middle to lead off the game and the other deep to left-center field for a hustle triple. Smooth infielder, has the ability to play at any position, shines at SS and 3B. Bouncy, light on his feet, soft-hands with present arm strength makes for a quality MIF. Can hit anywhere in the lineup, has accuracy and a present feel for the barrel. Consistently finds a way to get on base. Battles well with two-strikes and makes good adjustments to the off-speed. Continues to make good impressions, high follow for the summer.
Uncommitted. Fresh off a state title appearance. Espinoza was a key producer on both sides for a scrappy Grayson squad that made a hard-fought run at the 7A state title. Espinoza stayed hot on the first weekend of the summer. Collecting 3 knocks on Tuesday of the State Games. Espinoza shows an advanced approach at the plate with a keen eye. In sync and rhythm describe the swing as he is on time with everything. Espinoza matches plane at an exemplary rate and works up the middle of the field. An athletic defender that can play anywhere on the diamond at an elevated level, also had a web gem on Tuesday. The uncommitted junior looks to continue his torrid pace from the spring and the first weekend of the summer.
Uncommitted. 5-foot-10, 145 pounds. When watching Espinoza, you can’t help but get pure hitter vibes. It’s a business-like all fields approach who covers the entire hitting zone with ease. After seeing him spit on multiple breaking balls and working 2 QAB’s vs one of the most explosive arms in the ‘24 class, it was as good of a first look you could hope for in a player. His laser to right center was what I would consider a perfect barrel, right on the sweet spot with an incredible amount of backspin and carry. What stood out most about him at the plate was the focus, efficient swing mechanics, ease of effort, and body control well before reaching his eventual physical ceiling. He wasn’t fazed at all by being attacked with 90 mph FB’s or an advanced CB. With Grayson having a history of impressive peloteros, it was very exciting to see multiple players in the lineup of Hispanic descent. I was actually the agent of former Grayson SS Oscar Serratos, a 14th Rd pick by the Guardians in the 2017 draft who was offered a slot bonus in the 4th Rd. So I see something special in Espinoza as a player and hope he gets those same type of opportunities. Right now, the feeling is that Alex will develop into a D1 bat and all he’s missing to be a priority player is physical strength. He has plenty of bat speed, run, and arm strength to play multiple IF positions at only 145 pounds, imagine how much louder those tools would be at a lean 155-160. Fortunately he’s an underclassmen, and there’s still plenty of time recruiting wise to take his game to the next level. But most importantly, he has all the skills and intangibles that make him a good baseball player before reaching his physical ceiling.