24.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
Dennis
Butler III
Louisville
Kell (HS) • GA
5' 8" • 168LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: JM Prospects
Kell (HS) • GA
5' 8" • 168LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: JM Prospects
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/22
27.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/27/21
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/22
287
Distance (max)
3/27/21
82
Sweet Spot %
2/21/22
6.74
60
6/29/20
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
3/27/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
6.75
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.81
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.74
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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)
7.08
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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)
7.69
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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).
88.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
254
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.3
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.
65.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
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.
60.56
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.
49.55
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR Illinois 2023 Winter Showcase Calendar: Release - Nov 9, 2022
- Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings Update - Aug 24, 2022
- 2022 PBR Third Team All-State - Jun 28, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Top Overall Prospects - Jun 14, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Outfield Analysis - Jun 3, 2022
- Updated Illinois Class of 2024 Rankings - May 20, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Feb 25, 2022
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall 2024 Prospects - Jun 12, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Jun 2, 2021
- Future Prospects Showcase - Lockport: Player Analysis - Sep 25, 2020
- Future Prospects Showcase & Educational Camp - McCook: Player Analysis - May 28, 2019
- Future Prospects Showcase McCook: Statistical Analysis - Mar 5, 2019
- Future Prospects And Educational Camp: March 25th Analysis - Apr 27, 2018
- Future Prospects Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Mar 27, 2018
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Athletic balanced setup, short stride, controlled through contact. Quick hands/wrists with bat speed, hands work direct to the baseball, level path with line drive feel, worked the opposite field throughout.
Power: 88.1 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 254’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic. Quick feet. Efficient routes. Plays through the baseball.
Run: 6.75 runner in the 60.
Louisville commit, OF Dennis Butler III (Simeon, 2024), continues to look like one of the more athletic outfielders in the 2024 class. The 5-foot-7, 165-pound, changes the game on the field with his speed (6.75 laser-timed 60) and his left-handed swing profiles at the top of an order moving forward. Butler stays compact and inside the baseball and creates impressive bat strength for his age and size. Butler consistently lined backspin line-drives into the left-center field gap during his round of BP. The dynamic sophomore is also a natural in the outfield, covering a lot of ground with a quick first step and precise routes.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, with intent, level bat path, quick bat, barrel control, line drives, used the entire field, gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88.15 max exit velocity, averaged 79.41 mph. 287’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 83 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Advanced outfield footwork, sets up behind the baseball, plays through it, clean exchanges.
Run: 6.81 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.
Verbally committed to Louisville.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-3, 129-pounds.
Defense: Works around and through the ball, quick transfer.
Arm: LH. OF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Hit: LHH. Wide and crouched setup, minimal stride. Aggressive swing, quick bat, uphill bat path, line drive and gap to gap approach. Consistent hard contact.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.22 runner in the 60. Advanced runner for his age.
3.25.18 - 5-foot, 110-pound, left-handed hitting outfielder. At the plate, balanced setup, open stance, back drop load, short stride. Long, uphill bat path, showed line drive ability with a pull side approach. Exit velocity topped 77 mph from a tee. Defensively, plays through the ball, long, loose arm action, ¾ slot, throws topped 67 mph from the outfield. 7.69 runner in the 60.