20.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Alex
Schimmel
Parkland College
Moline (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midwest Hitmen 24 Black
Moline (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 190LBS
L/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Midwest Hitmen 24 Black
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
33
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
287
Distance (max)
2/25/23
83
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
6.98
60
2/25/23
3.9
30-yd
2/25/23
1.73
10-yd
2/25/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
2/25/23
87
INF Velo
2/25/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
89
Velocity (max)
2/25/23
87 - 89
Velo Range
2/25/23
1875
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
77.8 - 79.5
Velo Range
2/25/23
1575
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/25/23
2552
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Slider
73 - 76
Velo Range
2/25/23
2400
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.5
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1875
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2552
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1575
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2400
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.0
Velocity (max)
87.1 - 88.9
Velo Range
84.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,957
Spin Rate (max)
1,875
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,631
Spin Rate (max)
2,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.2
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.9
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,498
Spin Rate (max)
2,400
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.5
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
Spin Rate (max)
1,575
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
Fastball
Hop+
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.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.73
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.90
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.98
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
3.90
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
2.50
RSi (max)
2.50
RSi (avg)
1,958
Jump Power (max)
31.7
Jump Height (max)
31.3
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.12
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2024 Metro East Kickoff Classic: Scout Blog - Mar 24, 2024
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 12, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 11, 2023
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - May 10, 2023
- Preseason All State, Upperclass: Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings: Risers and Newcomers - Aug 25, 2022
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Uncommitted. Ranked No. 74 in the state’s senior class. 6-foot, 190-pound frame with strength. Batted leadoff and started at shortstop for the Maroons. Left-handed hitter, starts tall, has a fluid and easy load with rhythm in his swing, showed barrel control and accuracy with easy juice up the middle and to the pull-side. Led the way offensively going 3-for-4 with three RBIs; his only out was a well-hit fly ball to deep right field. Defensively, Schimmel showed soft, fluid hands, confident with his glove and moves well to both sides, showed an above-average arm across the diamond; looks like he has the ability to stick up the middle at the next level. Schimmel is a must-know uncommitted middle infielder in the state’s senior class.
INF/RHP Alex Schimmel (Moline) is a 6-foot, 190-pound, broad-shouldered, strong left-handed hitting infielder who showed equally as well on the mound and ran a 6.98 laser-timed 60. At the plate, he stays short and inside the baseball, with intent to use the whole field and looked natural driving the baseball to the opposite field. Schimmel registered a 94.2 peak exit velocity and showed a strong arm on the infield that topped at 87 mph. On the mound, he showed a tight spinning curveball that topped the day's charts for top revving curveball at 2630 rpm (2552 average). Shimmel pairs it with a running fastball at 87-89 mph with a clean simple delivery. True two-way uncommitted follow in the 2024 class.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds. Strong build, strength in the lower-half, round shoulders.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, fluid load and toe-tap stride. Polished approach, simple, repeatable and stays inside the baseball. Strong hands, uses the whole field and repeats.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86.7 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Plays from multiple slots, easy carry and backspin.
Defense: Steady two hand gather out front, some range up the middle, clean transfer.
Run: 6.98 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Clean repeatable delivery, simple with short stride, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 87-89 mph. Runs to arm side. T1957, 1875 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape, shows depth. T2631, 2552 average rpm.
SL: 73-76 mph. Slightly lower slot, sweep action. T2498, 2400 average rpm.
CH: 78-79 mph. Above average sink to arm side. T1771, 1575 average rpm.