22.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2026
OF
RHP
Ethan
Riska
McHenry (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
5' 10" • 155LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays
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Best Of Stats
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/11/23
-
Hard Hit %
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
212
Distance (max)
2/11/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/12/22
-
60
4.31
30-yd
2/11/23
1.83
10-yd
2/11/23
16.5
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
68
INF Velo
2/12/22
76
OF Velo
2/11/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
78 - 82
Velo Range
7/11/24
1971
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Changeup
71.8 - 72.4
Velo Range
2/10/24
1393
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Curveball
63 - 67
Velo Range
6/29/23
2321
Spin Rate (avg)
2/10/24
Slider
66 - 70
Velo Range
6/27/24
1702
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.31
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
5.47
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
100
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
89
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.2
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.6
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
100
Distance (avg)
212
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.3
Exit Velocity (max)
64.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
89
Distance (avg)
164
Distance (max)
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
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).
1971
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.
25.7
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).
66.0
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).
2321
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).
72.1
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).
1393
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).
72.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
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).
1860
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).
60.6
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).
1718
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.4
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).
1702
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
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).
1726
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.
24.2
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).
61.6
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).
1747
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).
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.4
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,043
Spin Rate (max)
1,971
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
66.3
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 66.3
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,339
Spin Rate (max)
2,321
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
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,450
Spin Rate (max)
1,393
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
72.9
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.7
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,860
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
61.9
Velocity (max)
59.2 - 61.9
Velo Range
57.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,809
Spin Rate (max)
1,718
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
61.4 - 63.9
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,775
Spin Rate (max)
1,702
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
McHenry Rising Stars ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.0
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.9
Velocity (max)
60.0 - 63.2
Velo Range
58.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
2022
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.
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.
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Curveball
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).
64.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
52.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.83
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.31
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.
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.31
30-yd
16.5
Run speed (max)
2.15
RSi (max)
2.15
RSi (avg)
1,147
Jump Power (max)
21.5
Jump Height (max)
21.3
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds. Sloped shoulders, high waist, long legs.
Delivery: Stretch-only, high leg lift with slight tuck, tall/fall delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, over the top slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Mostly straight actions. T2043, 1971 average rpm.
CB: 66-66 mph. 11/5 shape, big action, feel for the lower half of the zone. T2339, 2321 average rpm.
CH: 72-72 mph. Similar to the fastball, downer action. T1450, 1393 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 162-pounds. High waisted, with room for continued development.
Hit: RHH. Open setup, stride works to even. Direct path, on top of the baseball, line drive approach.
Power: 81 max exit velocity, averaged 71.4 mph.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Longer draw, reaches back into a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands and actions, plays through the ball.
Run: 4.31 runner in the 30-yard split.
Delivery: Stretch-only, tall and fall delivery, lands on-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm circle, over-the-top slot.
FB: T73, 71-73 mph. Works straight, creates tilt at times. T1883, 1860 average rpm.
CB: 59-62 mph. Overhand curveball, plays with 12/6 shape and depth. T1809, 1718 average rpm.
SL: 61-64 mph. 11/5 shape, landed for strikes. T1775, 1702 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-11, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide feet, short/quick stride. Level through the zone with a short path to the ball.
Power: 74.3 max exit velocity, averaged 64.8 mph. 163’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 68 mph. Long path, over the top slot, windmill path.
Defense: Works to the baseball, fields low to the ground, developing hands, corner infield projection.
Run: 4.71 runner home-to-first.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Smooth delivery with some effort, works directionally with home, lands open with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, clean arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72.5, 70.6-72.0 mph. Easy, four seam fastball. T1813, 1726 average rpm.
CB: 60.0-63.2 mph. 12/6 vertical drop, gradual break, down in the zone command. T1813, 1747 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-5, 150-pounds.
Defense: Charges the baseball, quick glove to hand transfer.
Arm: RH. OF - 61 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: RHH. Simple setup, wide balance base, minimal load, small leg kick. Strong hands, long level bat path, looks to pull, fluid rhythm.
Power: 67 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 5.47 home-to-first.
Delivery: Tall/fall delivery with some rhythm, some effort, works in line, finishes square.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, H 3/4 slot.
FB: T64, 60-63 mph. Plays straight, slight arm side run.
CB: 51-54 mph. Slow breaking 11/5 action.