CLASS OF 2026
3B
OF
Daniel
Coyle
St. Laurence (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 154LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
5' 8" • 154LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Hitters UDC
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/24/24
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/24/24
13
Hard Hit %
8/06/24
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/06/24
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/06/24
318
Distance (max)
8/06/24
89
Sweet Spot %
8/08/23
7.25
60
8/06/24
4
30-yd
8/06/24
1.73
10-yd
2/24/24
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
85
INF Velo
2/24/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
79 - 83
Velo Range
7/06/23
1766
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/06/23
1304
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Curveball
70.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
8/08/23
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Slider
69.1 - 73.4
Velo Range
2/25/23
1936
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
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
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2024
2023
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).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
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).
89.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
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.
19.6
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 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
177
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.1
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 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
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).
82.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
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).
1737
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.
22.1
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).
2006
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).
73.2
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).
1241
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).
71.3
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).
1936
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 80.1
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,973
Spin Rate (max)
1,733
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,269
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 73.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,211
Spin Rate (max)
1,157
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.6
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,853
Spin Rate (max)
1,766
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
71.7
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,951
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
74.0
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 73.4
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
1,936
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.3
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,387
Spin Rate (max)
1,304
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
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: Underclass (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).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
2024
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.
4.00
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
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.
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.
4.21
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Swift
1.74
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.53
RSi (max)
26.4
Jump Height (max)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1,225
Jump Power (max)
25.5
Jump Height (max)
25.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2024
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.
82.47
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.
85.42
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Takeaways - Aug 22, 2024
- 2024 Prep Baseball Illinois Third Team All-State - Jun 21, 2024
- Week 7 Games - May 1, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 7 St. Laurence - Mar 10, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 27, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Infielder Analysis - Oct 24, 2023
- Illinois State Games: Takeaways, 2026s - Aug 22, 2023
- Updated Illinois 2026 Rankings - May 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Top Overall Prospects - May 19, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 19, 2023
- Week 9 Games - May 18, 2023
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Infield Analysis - May 18, 2023
- Week 5 Games - Apr 17, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 St. Laurence - Mar 14, 2023
- Preseason All State, Underclass: Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2023
- Inside the Illinois 2026 Rankings: Names To Know - Nov 16, 2022
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Physical
2024
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.
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.
Uncommitted. Currently ranked No. 29 in the state. Compact, 5-foot-7, 149-pound frame with plenty of room for added strength. Started at third base and hit out of the three-hole as only a sophomore. The right-handed hitter takes scrappy at-bats, working to get his pitch to hit and taking advantage when he gets it; relaxed setup, hands have some rhythm throughout his load and work into a direct/flat path. Impressed defensively in this look, boasting smooth actions with a clean transfer, showing quality range with a quick first step, comfortable to his back-hand, sets his feet and makes strong throws across, also had a diving catch to his glove side. High-follow 2026 in the state.
OF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) is one of the top prospects in IL’s 2026 class, currently slotted at No. 17 in the state. 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame with some strength, round shoulders and an athletic build. Coyle looks the part in the uniform and backs it up with his play, roaming centerfield with athletic actions and clear feel for the position; range to balls in the gaps with steady hands and a strong arm to pair. The right-handed hitter has a confident presence in the box with clear feel to hit; fluid hand load with a short and repeatable stride, loose/quick hands fire through the zone with intent and a flat path, stays through the ball and looks to use the whole field. Upside right-handed hitter that saw a notable amount of playing time on varsity last season.
There were a number of position players on the Hitters 2026 squad that deserve a mention despite getting a quick look. Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) was hitting out of the three-hole and despite not having any results to show for it, he took aggressive swings throughout. Coyle has loose hands, creates whip through the zone and stays on top and flat through the baseball.
3B/OF Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence, 2026) is yet another 2026 prospect whose performance in gameplay warrants attention. Coyle is athletically built at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds with broad shoulders and sneaky strength; still more to come in the frame. The right-handed hitter impressed with a polished approach at the plate, taking several quality at-bats with most ending in hard contact. His ability to backspin the baseball off the barrel is impressive and the minimal swing-and-miss, coupled with an all-fields feel, gives Coyle future top-of-the-order potential. Aside from his offense, Coyle is also a confident defender with a true arm across the infield.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Simple, up tempo delivery, high leg kick with tuck in the upper half, tall/fall, works in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 77-80 mph. Arm-side-run on the pitch, stayed low in the zone. T1973, 1733 average rpm.
CB: 70-72 mph. 11/5 shape with late break. T2269, 2039 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Maintains arm speed, has fade to the arm-side. T1211, 1157 average rpm.
Uncommitted. 5-foot-9, 150-pound, well-proportioned right-handed hitting infielder. Started at third base as a freshman and hit in the six-hole. Impressive offensive day, finishing 2-for-3 with two singles. Lined a single to right field in his first at-bat and had a ground ball single in his second at-bat. Also, lined out hard to center field. Simple, repeatable swing with advanced feel for the barrel, loose hands and is in the zone a long time and consistently on time. Minimal swing and miss and line-drive approach. Steady defender at third base with the ability to stick on the infield moving forward. High-follow infielder to follow in the freshman class who is still a long way from reaching his ceiling from a physicality standpoint.
Coyle stands at a strong and athletic 5-foot-9, 150-pounds. Started at third base and hit seventh. At the plate, a right-handed hitter, crouched stance with wide setup, small leg lift, hands load back slightly. Direct, flat bat path, loose hands, on time and made a lot of quality contact. At third base, showed smooth infield actions with athleticism. Went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and a walk, flew out to center field on a well-hit fastball.
Uncommitted. Listed at 5-foot-9, 150-pounds, Started in right-field and hit out of the seven-hole for the (at the time) No. 3 team in the state and finished the day at a perfect 3-for-3 clip. The right-handed hitter showed no fear or sense of being overpowered, staying calm and appearing comfortable in the box against premium velocity. His swing is fluid and loose, looking to keep the ball on a line to the whole field. High-follow 2026.
Daniel Coyle (St. Laurence), Lucas Simulick (Joliet Catholic), Charlie Rosynek (Brother Rice), Nehemiah Torres (Glenbrook North), Logan Wroughton (Mount Carmel) and Lucas Espinosa (Taft) all have the tools to stay on the left-side of the diamond moving forward and were some of the top 2026 infield defenders on the day.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance with short stride and minimal hand movement. Loose, quick hands, sneaky jump off the barrel, balanced finish and highly-repeatable, barrel-control swing.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Loose, athletic arm, 3/4 release, can play on the move.
Defense: Fluid two hand gather out front, ranges well up the middle, controls body well on the move.
Run: 7.63 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, varies timing and lines, rotational finish.
Arm Action: RH. Over the top slot, quick reach on back side showed arm speed.
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Mostly straight, backspin and stays true. T1853, 1766 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. Showed depth, better action than SL. T1951, 1893 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Short lateral action, some gyro. T2064, 1936 average rpm.
CH: 73-73 mph. Flashes sink to arm side. T1387, 1304 average rpm.
Athletic 5-foot-8, 150-pound frame with proportional strength. Got the start on the mound in a win for Upper Deck Cougars on Thursday afternoon and also hit in the two-hole. Struck out four across two innings of work. Long arm draw out of the glove with a continuous path to release, over-the-top slot; loose shoulder. Methodical tempo throughout motion, high leg kick to balance point, worked in line to target, controlled finish. Fastball sat 75-77, topping at 78 mph with straight four-seam action, favored the glove-side corner of the plate. Turned to a slider at 68-69 mph on occasion, 2/8 shape, cutter-type. Athletic in the box with length to contact and a slightly uphill attack angle.