21.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
SS
Andrew
Talbert
Byron (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 158.1LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Bennie Elite 15u Prospect Gold
5' 8" • 158.1LBSR/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: Bennie Elite 15u Prospect Gold
Rankings
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Best Of Stats
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/24/24
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
18
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
294
Distance (max)
2/24/24
55
Sweet Spot %
4/19/22
6.94
60
2/24/24
-
30-yd
1.65
10-yd
2/24/24
19.4
Run speed (max)
2/24/24
86
INF Velo
2/24/24
95
OF Velo
2/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
6/13/24
82 - 84
Velo Range
6/13/24
1645
Spin Rate (avg)
4/19/22
Changeup
74 - 77
Velo Range
6/13/24
1114
Spin Rate (avg)
4/19/22
Curveball
62.6 - 63.2
Velo Range
4/19/22
1727
Spin Rate (avg)
4/19/22
Slider
67 - 68
Velo Range
6/13/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.94
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.0
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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.81
Home to First
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).
4.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
9.8
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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).
76.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2
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: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
75.7
Exit Velocity (max)
69.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
225
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
181
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.7
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: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
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).
1645
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.
22.0
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).
62.9
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).
1727
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).
67.4
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).
1114
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).
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.0
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.8
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,861
Spin Rate (max)
1,645
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.2
Velocity (max)
62.6 - 63.2
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,852
Spin Rate (max)
1,727
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 68.3
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,222
Spin Rate (max)
1,114
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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.
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.94
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Lockport Rising Stars ID
Apr 19, 2022
Swift
3
SwiftThirtyYard
1.83
10-yd
8
SwiftSixtyYard
2
SwiftTenYard
3.09
30-yd
7.81
60-yd
32.4
Run speed (max)
7.7
Run Speed (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
70.71
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Rock Summer Championship 15U: Takeaways - Jun 19, 2024
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Outfield Analysis - May 15, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Takeaways - Feb 28, 2024
- 2024 Preseason All-State, Underclass: Data Dive - Feb 28, 2024
- Illinois 2027 Rankings: Names to Know - Dec 21, 2023
- McHenry Rising Stars ID: Takeaways - Feb 18, 2022
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Physical
2024
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.
One of the top prospects in the state’s current freshman class, OF Andrew Talbert (Byron, 2027) produced high level outputs in multiple areas of his workout on Saturday. Talbert peaked at 95 mph from the outfield, finishing second at the event, though comfortably first in terms of 2027 prospects. Talbert also ran a 6.94 60-yard dash, with a 1.65 10-yard split, and he jumped an absurd 35 inches in the vertical jump.
OF Andrew Talbert (Byron, 2027) continues to look the part as one of the top prospects in the state, currently slotted at No. 13 in Illinois. The right-handed hitter has a repeatable and strong swing, staying on-plane through the zone while consistently putting the ball on a line back up the middle throughout his round of BP, reaching up to 90.4 mph for his max EV. Impressive athlete, cruising to a 6.94 in the 60. Easy, athletic defender in the outfield, arm is well above-average, topping out at 95 mph from a crow hop. High-follow prospect in the state.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Strong frame, athletic with strength throughout, compact.
Hit: RHH. Relaxed, balanced setup, simple load, hangs foot into a medium stride. Easy operation, stays through the zone with a flat path, controlled operation with a balanced finish, looked to stay middle/away throughout his round. 65.7 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 294’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. OF - 95 mph. Athletic arm, clean path, high 3/4 slot from OF. Quick release, multiple angles on INF.
Defense: OF: Athletic body, ball has extreme life out of the hand, moves with ease. INF: Fluid mover, multiple angle release, soft hands, comfortable on the move with body control.
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Talbert was one of the top two way players at the tournament this past weekend. Defensively, Talbert plays with a high motor and started off his weekend by making impressive plays from the left side of the infield. With the bat Talbert had a knack for making hard contact over the course of the weekend which only stood out more from swinging wood bats. His weekend on offense was capped off by a 1-for-3 performance with a home run. Through two appearances on the mound Talbert worked in the low 80’s with his fastball and tossed 3.2 innings not allowing a single hit while striking out seven batters.
Talbert swung a quick bat that saw him go 2-for-3 and drive in a run on Friday morning. All-around athlete that worked to get on base. Quick swing through the zone with ability to lift a ball when needed. Comfortable defender that showed range defensively. Strong arm from SS that played in-game.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-6, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, some bend in the knees. Sets up close to the plate. Short stride. Loose easy hands, athletic. Short bat path, works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap rhythm and repeats.
Power: 75.7 max exit velocity, averaged 69.8 mph. 224’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. OF - 79 mph. Clean arm from a high 3/4 slot, backspin. INF: clean 3/4 slot, carry.
Defense: Highly athletic mover with fluid feet, plays through the ball. INF: Athletic mover, soft hands, plays through.
Run: 7.81 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP. Athletic mover down the mound, smooth mechanically; upside.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg-kick into a drop/drive lower-half, flexible down the mound with his lower-half, long stride, gains ground easily, remains in-line while landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing into an over the top slot.
FB: T76, 73.6-75.8 mph. Life out of the hand with some ride through the zone. T1861, 1645 average rpm.
CB: 62.6-63.2 mph. Sharp 11/5 shape with feel, plays with depth. T1851, 1726 average rpm.
CH: 66.5-68.3 mph. Fades to the arm-side, thrown with fastball intent and deception. T1222, 1114 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-6, 130-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Tall, open setup, long stride. Loose swing with some bat-speed, level path to the ball with fluidness.
Power: 76.2 max exit velocity, averaged 71 mph. 180’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 79 mph. Over the top slot, played online with above average arm strength for age.
Defense: Athletic actions, smooth footwork, soft hands.
Run: 4.44 runner home-to-first.
One more 2027 who warrants some attention is Andrew Talbert (Freeport Aquin). Talbert recorded the firmest outfield throw of the day at an impressive 79 mph while also running a 4.44 home-to-first. On top of that he showed intrigue in the box with an easy, relaxed confident look and short, level swing and line-drive approach.