23.6
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
SS
Tycen
Baruela
Waiakea (HS) • HI
5' 8" • 148.6LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Big Island Wood Bat Academy
5' 8" • 148.6LBSR/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Big Island Wood Bat Academy
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
1/06/24
28.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/06/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
1/06/24
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
288
Distance (max)
1/06/24
64
Sweet Spot %
1/06/24
7.75
60
1/06/24
4.41
30-yd
1/06/24
1.95
10-yd
11/27/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
1/06/24
73
INF Velo
11/27/23
81
OF Velo
1/06/24
70
C Velo
1/06/24
2.07 - 2.14
Pop Time
11/27/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.07 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.1
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Hilo Preseason ID
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 BIWBA Scout Day
Nov 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hilo Preseason ID
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Big Island Wood Bat Academy Scout Day (2024-2028)
Aug 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.98
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.41
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.75
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.50
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.05
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Tycen Baruela, Waiakea (HI), 2027
Positional Profile: 2027 C/OF w/advanced present tools on his way to becoming a +value on both sides of ball, one of the top Hawaii 2027's, #1 ranked Hawaii 2027 catcher, strong DI recruit & future MLB scout follow
Body: 5-8, 149-pounds. Good body, stronger than looks, ath look, could end up 6-00/190
Hit: RHH. Good setup, strong base, slightly open stance, closes w/stride, high hands to ear proper load, +bat spd & exit velo for age, slight uppercut in swing, loud BP barrel-after-barrel, ball jumps off bat w/+carry & natural loft
Power: Impressive present pwr for age, feel pwr will be big part of game, chance for +raw pwr & game pwr
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. OF-81 mph. Arm is one of his best tools, good arm action, shot at above-avg to plus arm
Defense: 2.12-2.19 pop times. Quick feet behind plate, good exchange/release, does it pretty ez for age, shot at above-avg to plus defender at C, plenty athletic enuf for RF
Run: Good stride, runs well for a C, feel run can improve with speed traning