21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
2B
Damian
Valdez
Marian University (WI)
Addison Trail (HS) • IL
5' 5" • 135.4LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dupage Prospects
Addison Trail (HS) • IL
5' 5" • 135.4LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Dupage Prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
14.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
86
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
275
Distance (max)
8/08/23
80
Sweet Spot %
2/13/22
7.43
60
8/08/23
4.14
30-yd
8/08/23
1.84
10-yd
8/08/23
18.6
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
75
INF Velo
10/01/22
-
OF Velo
78
C Velo
8/08/23
1.98 - 2.27
Pop Time
10/01/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 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).
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.78
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.26 - 2.32
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
9.4
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
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).
84.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
151
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
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).
73.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
123
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.4
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
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
115
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
70.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
73.5
Exit Velocity (max)
62.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
195
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.6
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
60.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
2022
2021
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.
74.19
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.
80.98
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.
74.79
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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.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-5, 145-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, relaxed, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Controlled and on balance, short to the ball with slightly uphill path, all fields. 62 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 79.9 mph. 275’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Quick, short, one-hop to target, accurate, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.10-2.19 pop times. Clean, easy actions out of the crouch. Fluid transfer.
Run: 7.43 runner in the 60.
Valdez is a vocal backstop who impressed in fro​​nt of our staff multiple times. Showed advanced arm strength, throwing out a number of runners throughout the weekend. Controlled the game well behind the dish and made a number of impressive blocks to hold runners. At the plate, he used a short, simple swing to repeatedly make hard contact to all fields, covers the plate well and hustles out of the box. High motor athlete who is an exciting rising senior in the Illinois’ 2024 class.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-4, 130-pounds. Small, compact frame.
Hit: RHH. Athletic stance, balanced lower half, leg lift trigger. Short path to contact, sprayed line drives to all fields.
Power: 78 max exit velocity, averaged 70.1 mph. 253’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short, over-the-top slot, some life out of the hand with throws placed on the bag.
Defense: 2.05 - 2.25 pop times. Steady hands, works directionally out of the crouch.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-4, 125-pounds. Lean frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start and stay back throughout, leg lift timing trigger. Long and uphill bat path.
Power: 73.5 max exit velocity, averaged 62.4 mph. 194’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate around the bag.
Defense: 2.26-2.32 pop times. Athletic stance, feet work in line to target, clean transfer to release.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.