22.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Ethan
Highfill
Sandburg (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 182.5LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
6' 2" • 182.5LBSR/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
79.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
19
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
22
Hard Hit %
6/20/23
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
313
Distance (max)
6/20/23
33
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
7.21
60
6/20/23
4.01
30-yd
6/20/23
1.78
10-yd
6/20/23
19.2
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
6/20/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
8/08/23
80 - 84
Velo Range
3/13/23
2205
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Changeup
77.2 - 78.2
Velo Range
6/20/23
1718
Spin Rate (avg)
6/20/23
Curveball
73.8 - 75.2
Velo Range
8/08/23
2444
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Slider
75.6 - 78.4
Velo Range
8/08/23
2383
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.21
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
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.7
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).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.8
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
79.7
Bat Speed (max)
74.8
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).
83.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
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).
2133
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.
25.9
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).
73.1
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).
2335
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).
77.4
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).
1718
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).
76.3
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).
2375
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Cutter
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).
2205
Cutter
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 - Curveball
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.2
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,487
Spin Rate (max)
2,444
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.3
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 78.4
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,534
Spin Rate (max)
2,383
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
76.3
Velocity (max)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
84.6
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 83.9
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,369
Spin Rate (max)
2,205
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
81.8 - 83.2
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,149
Spin Rate (max)
2,133
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 74.3
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,350
Spin Rate (max)
2,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
75.6
Velocity (max)
72.9 - 75.2
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,609
Spin Rate (max)
2,349
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
78.2
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.2
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,844
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.01
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.21
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.
South Suburban Open
Jun 20, 2023
Swift
1.78
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.21
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1,808
Jump Power (max)
26.7
Jump Height (max)
26.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
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.
75.08
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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.
OF/C Ethan Highfill (Sandburg, 2024) has a strong 6-foot-1,183-pound frame and showed the ability to hit to all parts of the field in BP while recording a max exit velocity of 94.3 mph. He also got on the mound and worked with an uptempo, side-saddle delivery that moved athletically downhill. His arm was long and aggressive from a ¾ slot. Highfill worked a four-pitch mix with the fastball sitting 82-83 mph, topping at 83.6 mph with ride through the zone. The slider was sharp and played well to the glove side while the curveball is developing with gradual break, and the circle-changeup stayed down in the zone.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Strong, athletic, physical build.
Delivery: Side-saddle, uptempo, medium leg lift, athletic downhill.
Arm Action: RH. Long, aggressive arm action; quick out front. High ¾ slot.
FB: T84, 82-83 mph. Controlled the zone (80% strikes), flashed life through the zone. T2149, 2133 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Gradual, developing pitch. T2350, 2263 average rpm.
SL: 73-75 mph. Sharp, tight action, ability to get it to the glove-side of the plate, well above-average spin. T2609, 2349 average rpm.
CH: 77-78 mph. Circle change, plays down in the zone. T1844, 1718 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/C
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, small leg lift, lift and place stride. Direct, flat path, all fields approach. 74.8 mph bat speed with 16 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 313’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long, loose arm, 3/4 slot.
Defense: One-hand gather, fields ball out front, works in-line, shuffle step on throws.
Run: 7.21 runner in the 60.