The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.85 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.24
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.28 - 2.36
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.27
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.36 - 2.50
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).
69.0
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.
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.
63.3
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
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8/10/22
C Damon Brena (Niles West, 2023) swung a potent right-handed bat throughout the two days with his best swing coming in game three, a deep drive to left-center field for a home run. Brena averaged 90.9 mph off the bat in BP with his furthest drive traveling 333 feet.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, compact build. Delivery: Simple operation, creates forward momentum into stride, slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate. Arm Action: RH. Short arm bar out of the glove into a 3/4 slot. FB: T86.5, 79-86 mph. Life through the zone with slight arm-side run. T2349, 2141 average rpm. CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action. T2306, 2211 average rpm. CH: 75-75 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side. T1716, 1716 average rpm.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, compact build. Hits: RHH. Upright, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Easy, strong hands, creates above-average bat speed. Ball jumps off the barrel, knack for hard contact. Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 MPH. 333' max distance. Arm: RH. C-81 mph. Strong arm, plays from a high 3/4 slot. Defense: 1.93-1.99 pop times. Flexible setup, soft hands, presents pitches. Quick and efficient out of the crouch. Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
6/08/22
C Damon Brena (Niles West, 2023) was a standout catcher during the event. Brena possesses advanced tools behind the plate, boasting a strong arm, quick release, soft hands and agile movement. His best pop time was 1.85 with a velocity of 81 mph. Offensively, its a strong, repeatable swing that stays on-plane with controlled bat speed. Brena also hopped on the mound and sat 83-85 mph.
2/26/22
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Relaxed. Short leg kick. Compact swing, barrel strength, uses the middle of the field. Power: 95.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 320’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Defense: 2.03-2.07 pop times. Athletic actions. Fluid footwork. Quick exchange. Blocks the ball out front. Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
3/27/21
Positional Profile: C/RHP Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, creates whip and looks to make contact out front, flashes barrel control average bat speed of 68.3 MPH. Power: 90.93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.02 mph. 316’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash accuracy. Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop times. Steady hands, advanced exchange, clean release, fluid feet. Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
3/13/21
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, leg kick, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Long through the zone, path works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach, line drives at times. Power: 89.25 max exit velocity, averaged 80.48 mph. 313’ max distance. Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws carry with accuracy. Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop times. Clean, easy actions, quick feet, clean transfer. Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
3/13/21
C Damon Brena (Niles West) put together a strong day behind the plate. Brena has clean and easy actions out of the chute and his arm showed carry and accuracy, while topping at 78 mph from the crouch. Brena has a compact 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame that profiles well for the catcher position and he flashed a loose right-handed swing with natural lift and extension through contact.
2/22/20
Positional Profile: C Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Strong lower half. Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, flashed bat speed, looks to lift the baseball and fluid rhythm throughout. Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot. Defense: 2.28-2.36 pop times. Clean release, steady hands, repeatable out of the crouch. Squared setup, flexible hips, quiet receiver. Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.
3/31/19
Positional Profile: C/3B Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strong lower half. Defense: 2.36-2.50 pop times, Quick clean exchange in the field and behind the plate. Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot. Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, quiet front foot. Quick hands, short uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm throughout. Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.
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C Damon Brena (Niles West, 2023) swung a potent right-handed bat throughout the two days with his best swing coming in game three, a deep drive to left-center field for a home run. Brena averaged 90.9 mph off the bat in BP with his furthest drive traveling 333 feet.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Delivery: Simple operation, creates forward momentum into stride, slight drop/drive lower-half, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm bar out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.5, 79-86 mph. Life through the zone with slight arm-side run. T2349, 2141 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. 11/5 shape, flashed sharp action. T2306, 2211 average rpm.
CH: 75-75 mph. Plays with fade to the arm-side. T1716, 1716 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Strong, compact build.
Hits: RHH. Upright, open setup, leg-kick timing trigger. Easy, strong hands, creates above-average bat speed. Ball jumps off the barrel, knack for hard contact.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 90.9 MPH. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-81 mph. Strong arm, plays from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 1.93-1.99 pop times. Flexible setup, soft hands, presents pitches. Quick and efficient out of the crouch.
Run: 7.78 runner in the 60.
C Damon Brena (Niles West, 2023) was a standout catcher during the event. Brena possesses advanced tools behind the plate, boasting a strong arm, quick release, soft hands and agile movement. His best pop time was 1.85 with a velocity of 81 mph. Offensively, its a strong, repeatable swing that stays on-plane with controlled bat speed. Brena also hopped on the mound and sat 83-85 mph.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Relaxed. Short leg kick. Compact swing, barrel strength, uses the middle of the field.
Power: 95.1 max exit velocity, averaged 84.6 mph. 320’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 80 mph. Short, quick arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.03-2.07 pop times. Athletic actions. Fluid footwork. Quick exchange. Blocks the ball out front.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic setup, leg kick, short stride. Short swing, creates whip and looks to make contact out front, flashes barrel control average bat speed of 68.3 MPH.
Power: 90.93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.02 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot, throws flash accuracy.
Defense: 2.09-2.15 pop times. Steady hands, advanced exchange, clean release, fluid feet.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup, leg kick, short stride, smooth pre-pitch actions. Long through the zone, path works slightly uphill, gap-to-gap approach, line drives at times.
Power: 89.25 max exit velocity, averaged 80.48 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws carry with accuracy.
Defense: 2.05-2.19 pop times. Clean, easy actions, quick feet, clean transfer.
Run: 7.68 runner in the 60.
C Damon Brena (Niles West) put together a strong day behind the plate. Brena has clean and easy actions out of the chute and his arm showed carry and accuracy, while topping at 78 mph from the crouch. Brena has a compact 5-foot-10, 175-pound frame that profiles well for the catcher position and he flashed a loose right-handed swing with natural lift and extension through contact.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Strong lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, smooth load and leg-lift timing trigger. Loose hands, flashed bat speed, looks to lift the baseball and fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 74 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.28-2.36 pop times. Clean release, steady hands, repeatable out of the crouch. Squared setup, flexible hips, quiet receiver.
Run: 8.24 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 170-pounds. Strong lower half.
Defense: 2.36-2.50 pop times, Quick clean exchange in the field and behind the plate.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, short stride, quiet front foot. Quick hands, short uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, fluid rhythm throughout.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 8.27 runner in the 60.