23.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2024
MIF
OF
Declan
Smith
New Trier (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North
5' 10" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 6mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North
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Best Of Stats
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
21.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
25
Hard Hit %
6/06/23
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/23
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
329
Distance (max)
6/06/23
91
Sweet Spot %
6/08/21
7.39
60
1/28/23
4.36
30-yd
6/28/23
1.88
10-yd
6/28/23
17.8
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
74
INF Velo
6/28/23
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
7/19/23
67 - 72
Velo Range
7/19/23
1844
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Changeup
61 - 64
Velo Range
10/25/20
1281
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
10/25/20
1756
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/21
Slider
60 - 63
Velo Range
10/25/20
1725
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/20
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.79
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
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.
9.6
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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).
91.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.8
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).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
293
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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).
75.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
92
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.3
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.
2023 New England Academic Games (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
86.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Trials - North
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
80.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
293
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
75.2
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
92
Distance (avg)
190
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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.
23.1
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.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.4
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.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
54.8
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.
2023 New England Academic Games (Invite Only)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Trials - North
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.1
Bat Speed (max)
59.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.4
Hand Speed (avg)
59.3
Bat Speed (max)
54.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.4
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).
1710
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.
26.1
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).
51.4
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).
1676
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).
61.6
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).
1245
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.2
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).
1844
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.
27.7
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).
56.4
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).
1704
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).
61.4
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).
1238
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).
61.0
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).
1725
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).
Underclass Trials - North
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
67.2
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.7
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,650
Spin Rate (max)
1,574
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
54.6
Velocity (max)
52.9 - 54.6
Velo Range
51.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,867
Spin Rate (max)
1,756
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.4
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 63.4
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,391
Spin Rate (max)
1,281
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Lockport Preseason I.D.
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
66.4
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 66.2
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,913
Spin Rate (max)
1,800
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
49.7
Velocity (max)
48.5 - 49.7
Velo Range
46.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,698
Spin Rate (max)
1,597
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.5
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 61.2
Velo Range
57.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,316
Spin Rate (max)
1,209
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
69.8
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 69.4
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,084
Spin Rate (max)
1,844
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.0
Velocity (max)
50.8 - 62.1
Velo Range
54.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,866
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
62.9
Velocity (max)
59.5 - 62.5
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,791
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.7
Velocity (max)
59.9 - 62.9
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,429
Spin Rate (max)
1,238
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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.
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.
Underclass Showcase
Oct 25, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
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)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
51.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.36
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.81
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
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.
63.45
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.
66.59
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 New England Academic Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 New England Academic Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 30, 2023
- 2023 New England Academic Games - Quick Hits - Jun 29, 2023
- Results From 2023 New England Academic Games - Jun 29, 2023
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 11, 2022
- O'Hare Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 11, 2021
- Lockport Preseason I.D.: Infielder Analysis - Mar 10, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 6, 2021
- Underclass Showcase: Infielder Analysis - Jan 4, 2021
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Declan Smith: MIF/OF, (2024) New Trier, IL. 5-foot-10, 175-pound athletic lean frame. Above average in the box, Smith clocked an exit velocity of 92 mph. (66.7 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed is electric, shows a short upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; showed soft hands, athletic smooth feet, and a twitchy clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. Clocked a 60 time of 7.81 at the event.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.81
INF Declan Smith (New Trier, 2024) stands at a lanky 5-foot-10, 170-pounds with upside in the frame as physical maturity continues. He made quality contact throughout his round of BP, staying on the barrel and working line drives throughout.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 170-pounds. Wiry, high-waisted.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal load and leg-lift trigger. Aggressive swing, long path, hard contact, line-drive approach.
Power: 91.8 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 310’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action. Works from an over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop. Clean two-handed gather. Ranges well both left and right.
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 145-pounds. Skinny, projectable frame.
Delivery: Drop and drive lower-half down the mound, shoulders stay uphill when striding out, front foot lands square.
Arm Action: RH. Short, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Generally straight with the ability to pound the zone. T1650, 1574 average rpm.
CB: 53-55 mph. Gradual 12/6 shape. T1867, 1755 average rpm.
CH: 62-63 mph. Showed feel for the zone with arm-side fade, maintains fastball arm-speed. T1391, 1281 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Tall setup, smooth load into a leg-kick timing trigger. Short/level path to the ball, repeatable swing, smooth rhythm, produces line-drives off the bat.
Power: 85.43 max exit velocity, averaged 80.81 mph. 272’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 65 mph. Short, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Steady hands, able to keep ball in front to both sides.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-8, 140-pounds.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with easy effort, shoulders closes, works in line, lands squared.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T66, 64-66 mph. Four seam and two seam type. T1913, 1800 average rpm.
CB: 49-50 mph. Early, big breaker 12/6 action. T1697, 1597 average rpm.
CH: 60-61 mph. Late arm-side run. T1316, 1208 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balance, slightly open stance, long toe tap stride. Long swing on an uphill plane, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 80.39 max exit velocity, averaged 74.87 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 67 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
Defense: Active feet, works low to the ground.
Run: 7.79 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds. Lean lanky frame.
Delivery: Works from third-base side of rubber, high, slow leg kick that comes across body, lands square to target.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, short action.
FB: T70, 66-69 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, strikes at times.
CB: 61-63 mph. 11/5 shape, gradual action.
SL: 60-63 mph. Short action, ability to throw for strikes.
CH: 61-64 mph. Movement is arm-side at times.
Hit: RHH. Wide base balance setup, small hand load, short leg lift. Long level swing, line drive approach.
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 59 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, average hands, clean exchange.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.