25.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
CLASS OF 2024
1B
OF
Baker
Shelhamer
Maryville University
St. Rita (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 200LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
St. Rita (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 200LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Americans
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/22
26.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/22
56
Hard Hit %
2/20/23
101.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
355
Distance (max)
8/08/23
78
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
6.96
60
2/20/23
4.08
30-yd
8/08/23
1.85
10-yd
8/08/23
19.8
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
87
INF Velo
2/20/23
91
OF Velo
8/08/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
6/29/20
65 - 70
Velo Range
6/29/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
55 - 61
Velo Range
6/29/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
56 - 58
Velo Range
3/08/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
56 - 61
Velo Range
6/29/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
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.
14.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.96
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.11
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
9.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
9.1
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
355
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.8
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).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
214
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
278
Distance (avg)
355
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
344
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.8
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.
25.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
77.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
47.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.19
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.68
10-yd
3.86
30-yd
6.96
60-yd
19.8
Run speed (max)
1.70
RSi (max)
1.69
RSi (avg)
1,716
Jump Power (max)
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.
78.93
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- IHSA Playoff Performers - May 30, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 21 St. Rita - Mar 5, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Outfielder Analysis - Oct 17, 2023
- PBRT Illinois Fall Open: Takeaways - Oct 6, 2023
- Illinois State Games Takeaways: 2024s - Aug 16, 2023
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member) Scout Blog: Day 2 (Pt. 1) - Jun 23, 2023
- Inside the Illinois 2024 Rankings: Newcomers - May 12, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 4, 2023
- Week 5 Games - Apr 17, 2023
- Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis - Sep 25, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase - The MAX: Analysis - May 29, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp - McCook: Player Analysis - May 28, 2019
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Physical
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.
UTIL Baker Shelhamer (St. Rita, 2024; Maryville commit) is a strong 6-foot-4, 205-pounds that was on the barrel this weekend. Shelhamer hit a no-doubt home run to the pull-side when we saw him on Saturday and continued to make loud contact throughout the game. Swinging from the right side, Shelhamer has a quiet presence in the box and works with minimal pre-pitch movement before swinging uphill with quick hands. Already has present power but looks to project into even more as he continues to develop.
Verbally committed to Maryville University.
Positional Profile: 1B/OF
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, no stride, rocks into backside. Present hand and bat speed, direct to the ball, hands extend through the zone, easy power to all fields. mph bat speed with G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 355’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph. Quick, firm, accurate, 3/4 slot. Defense: Steady actions, sure-handed, fields the ball out front.
Run: 7.19 runner in the 60.
1B/OF Baker Shelhamer (St. Rita, 2024) is a prospect that is sure to draw eyes with his athletic and strong 6-foot-4, 205-pound build. He possesses easy strength from the right side of the plate where he hammered a ball 101.6 mph in BP, with his furthest batted ball traveling 354 ft. Shelhamer was on the barrel through most of his round, too, with a sweet spot percentage of 77%. A strong arm from the outfield, he fired his best ball at 91 mph on a throw to home. In-game, Shelhamer went 1-for-3, and showed easy power when he found the barrel.
Uncommitted. strong-bodied, 6-foot-4, 205-pound frame with evenly distributed strength. Impressed at the plate with a strong right-handed swing, coiling up momentum before releasing his hands through the zone with easy bat-speed, staying on the barrel to his pull-side. He finished the day 2-for-2 with two doubles, an RBI, two runs scored and a hit-by-pitch.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-4, 205-pounds. Athletic frame, high waisted.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Uphill path, strong hands and levers, lifts the baseball with authority and wore out the middle of the field.
Power: 98 max exit velocity, averaged 89.4 mph. 344’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. 3/4 slot with some life.
Defense: Two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, athletic side-to-side actions.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Small athletic frame.
Defense: Average hands, clean exchange.
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph. Short arm action, H 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Balance setup, smooth load, leg kick. Short uphill swing, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm.
Power: 66 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.11 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, max effort, works closed, lands upright.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T72, 66-70 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 58-61 mph. Slow 11/5 shape.
CH: 59-61 mph. Plays straight.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: Fields low to the ground, active feet, soft hands, clean to release.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, wide base, leg kick timing trigger. Simple swing, short and uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid two-hand finish.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.26 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery, front side stays tucked, lands square and in line to target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T70, 66-68 mph. Plays straight.
CB: 56-58 mph. 11/5 shape with some depth. Gradual action.
CH: 55-60 mph. Straight.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-7, 125-pounds.
Defense: Attacks the baseball, active feet, steady hands, plays through the baseball.
Arm: RH. INF - 63 mph. OF - 66 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Open balanced setup, short stride with a high leg kick. Long, uphill path to the baseball, pull-side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.35 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Starts in the middle of the rubber, side step initiates drop/drive delivery, works in line with his target, lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T65, 63-65 mph. Plays at 63-65 mph.
CB: 45-50 mph. 11/5 shape, early action.
CH: 56-59 mph. Thrown near fastball arm speed.