The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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.
12.6
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).
4.28
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
10.7
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).
5.01
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.70
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.94
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.26
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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
LHP Jake Swanson (Grant, 2023) is an uncommitted southpaw who showed arm strength from a loose high ¾ slot at this event. Swanson bumped his fastball up to 85 mph, pitching in the low-80s, and he paired it with a 65-67 mph curveball while also throwing a mid-70s cutter.
8/09/22
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic with evenly proportioned strength. Delivery: Deliberate pace, high leg-kick into a coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders tilt downhill throughout stride, stride works in-line with the plate. Arm Action: LH. Long arm circle into a high 3/4 slot. FB: T85.1, 81-84 mph. Finish through the zone with slight arm-side run. T2082, 1914 average rpm. CB: 65-67 mph. Tight 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2081, 1959 average rpm. CUT: 73-76 mph. Short, horizontal break.
2/26/22
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery. Works in line with target. Lands with a closed front toe. Arm Action: LH. Reaches on back side, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83.8, 82.7-83.8 mph. Slight arm side run. T1892, 1810 average rpm. CH: 66.0-67.1 mph. Sink action, fastball arm speed. T1615, 1407 average rpm.
2/13/22
OF Jake Swanson (Grant, 2023) has upside on both sides of the ball, and he showed that to our scouts on Sunday. A 6-foot, 180-pound left/left athlete, Swanson used his levers to flash above-average bat strength in BP, sending his furthest ball an estimated distance of 349 feet, per TrackMan. Where Swanson flashed the most was with his arm strength, as he uncorked the hardest throw home from the outfield we’ve seen this winter so far at 92 mph during his defensive workout. He hopped on the mound later on in the day as well and reached an 84 mph max with his fastball, too.
2/13/22
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works slightly across body. Arm Action: LH. Full circle arm path, slight scap load, high 3/4 slot. FB: T83.1, 82-83.1 mph. Throws both four and two seam. Two seam has more sink and sits at the lower end of velo range. T1874, 1748 average rpm. CB: 58.9-62.4 mph. Lateral action, slurve type. T1604, 1541 average rpm. CH: 73.9-77.7 mph. Above-average feel for the zone, gets late horizontal action.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup. Smooth load and stride. Controlled intent, short/direct swing, used the middle of the field. Power: 90.8 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 349’ max distance. Arm: LH. OF - 92 mph. Advanced arm strength. Quick, compact arm action. Over-the-top arm slot. Defense: Athletic feet, quick first step, plays through the baseball. Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
3/27/21
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Delivery: Hands work overhead in windup, tall and fall delivery, lands square, works in line with target, balanced finish. Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action, over-the-top arm slot. FB: T83, 78-81 mph. 4-seam, mostly straight. T1868, 1777 average rpm. CB: 59-60 mph. 1/7 shape, flashes depth. T1665, 1616 average rpm. CH: 65-67 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1484, 1480 average rpm. SPLT: 70-76 mph.
1/31/21
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds. Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, lands square in line to target, flashed athleticism in finish. Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, flashes run/sink, thrown for strikes. T2189, 2134 average rpm. CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed feel for it. T2171, 2080 average rpm. CH: 69-72 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball, thrown for strikes. T1818, 1631 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, slightly uphill path, occasional line drives. Power: 93.65 max exit velocity, averaged 74.21 mph. 304’ max distance. Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot, advanced arm strength, best velocity from the outfield at the event. Defense: Natural outfield actions, fluid feet, clean exchange, plays through the ball, shows athleticism. Run: 4.28 runner in the 60.
1/31/21
LHP Jake Swanson (Grant Community): Swanson fits into a similar profile as Boal and Grubich, a left-handed-throwing two-way player who showed well-above-average arm strength from the outfield at 90 mph, who's biggest upside looks to be on the mound. On Sunday, Swanson reached a 84.0 mph max fastball velo, with above-average feel for his curveball and changeup.
3/15/20
Positional Profile: LHP/OF Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds. Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, front foot lands closed, linear to target. Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot. FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays straight. Strikes. CB: 60-64 mph. 12/6 shape. Breaks early, showed feel to spin. CH: 66-70 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Fading actions. Plus pitch for age.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, smooth loading action and moderate lifted stride, on time and athletic pre pitch. Repeatable swing, path is short to the baseball with a line drive gap to gap approach. Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee. Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action with advanced arm strength for age. Defense: Fluid footwork; two-hand gather. Clean exchanges, works through the ball athletically. Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
1/27/19
5-foot-6, 140-pound, athletically-built, left handed hitting first baseman and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load, leg-lift stride, balance throughout. Level barrel path with uphill finish, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 68 mph off the tee. On the infield, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, flashing carry on throws, 71 mph across infield. Played through the baseball with fluid footwork. Ran 5.01 home to first. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort, linear direction with closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Fastball had slight run, for strikes, ranged between 68-71 mph. Curveball had 2/8 shape, gradual downward movement, 54-56 mph. Changeup flashed fade, consistent arm slot, 55-57 mph.
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LHP Jake Swanson (Grant, 2023) is an uncommitted southpaw who showed arm strength from a loose high ¾ slot at this event. Swanson bumped his fastball up to 85 mph, pitching in the low-80s, and he paired it with a 65-67 mph curveball while also throwing a mid-70s cutter.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds. Athletic with evenly proportioned strength.
Delivery: Deliberate pace, high leg-kick into a coiled balance point, tall/fall lower-half, shoulders tilt downhill throughout stride, stride works in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm circle into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T85.1, 81-84 mph. Finish through the zone with slight arm-side run. T2082, 1914 average rpm.
CB: 65-67 mph. Tight 1/7 shape, feel for the zone. T2081, 1959 average rpm.
CUT: 73-76 mph. Short, horizontal break.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery. Works in line with target. Lands with a closed front toe.
Arm Action: LH. Reaches on back side, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.8, 82.7-83.8 mph. Slight arm side run. T1892, 1810 average rpm.
CH: 66.0-67.1 mph. Sink action, fastball arm speed. T1615, 1407 average rpm.
OF Jake Swanson (Grant, 2023) has upside on both sides of the ball, and he showed that to our scouts on Sunday. A 6-foot, 180-pound left/left athlete, Swanson used his levers to flash above-average bat strength in BP, sending his furthest ball an estimated distance of 349 feet, per TrackMan. Where Swanson flashed the most was with his arm strength, as he uncorked the hardest throw home from the outfield we’ve seen this winter so far at 92 mph during his defensive workout. He hopped on the mound later on in the day as well and reached an 84 mph max with his fastball, too.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, works slightly across body.
Arm Action: LH. Full circle arm path, slight scap load, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T83.1, 82-83.1 mph. Throws both four and two seam. Two seam has more sink and sits at the lower end of velo range. T1874, 1748 average rpm.
CB: 58.9-62.4 mph. Lateral action, slurve type. T1604, 1541 average rpm.
CH: 73.9-77.7 mph. Above-average feel for the zone, gets late horizontal action.
Hit: LHH. Wide setup. Smooth load and stride. Controlled intent, short/direct swing, used the middle of the field.
Power: 90.8 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 92 mph. Advanced arm strength. Quick, compact arm action. Over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: Athletic feet, quick first step, plays through the baseball.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Hands work overhead in windup, tall and fall delivery, lands square, works in line with target, balanced finish.
Arm Action: LH. Quick arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
FB: T83, 78-81 mph. 4-seam, mostly straight. T1868, 1777 average rpm.
CB: 59-60 mph. 1/7 shape, flashes depth. T1665, 1616 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Straight change, arm speed similar to fastball. T1484, 1480 average rpm.
SPLT: 70-76 mph.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-foot, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, rhythm in tempo, lands square in line to target, flashed athleticism in finish.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Mostly straight, flashes run/sink, thrown for strikes. T2189, 2134 average rpm.
CB: 63-66 mph. 1/7 shape, flashed feel for it. T2171, 2080 average rpm.
CH: 69-72 mph. Sink/fade action, arm speed similar to fastball, thrown for strikes. T1818, 1631 average rpm.
Hit: LHH. Balanced setup, smooth load, leg lift, short stride. Short swing, slightly uphill path, occasional line drives.
Power: 93.65 max exit velocity, averaged 74.21 mph. 304’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long arm action, over the top arm slot, advanced arm strength, best velocity from the outfield at the event.
Defense: Natural outfield actions, fluid feet, clean exchange, plays through the ball, shows athleticism.
Run: 4.28 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Slight drop and drive delivery, level shoulders, front foot lands closed, linear to target.
Arm Action: LH. Long arm action, over-the-top slot.
FB: T80, 79-80 mph. Plays straight. Strikes.
CB: 60-64 mph. 12/6 shape. Breaks early, showed feel to spin.
CH: 66-70 mph. Maintains fastball arm speed. Fading actions. Plus pitch for age.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance, smooth loading action and moderate lifted stride, on time and athletic pre pitch. Repeatable swing, path is short to the baseball with a line drive gap to gap approach.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 87 mph. Long, loose arm action with advanced arm strength for age.
Defense: Fluid footwork; two-hand gather. Clean exchanges, works through the ball athletically.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
5-foot-6, 140-pound, athletically-built, left handed hitting first baseman and pitcher. Offensively, balanced setup, smooth pre-pitch load, leg-lift stride, balance throughout. Level barrel path with uphill finish, fluid rhythm. Exit velocity of 68 mph off the tee. On the infield, long loose arm action, high ¾ slot, flashing carry on throws, 71 mph across infield. Played through the baseball with fluid footwork. Ran 5.01 home to first. On the mound, long arm action, high ¾ slot, easy effort, linear direction with closed landing, athletic finish, smooth rhythm throughout. Fastball had slight run, for strikes, ranged between 68-71 mph. Curveball had 2/8 shape, gradual downward movement, 54-56 mph. Changeup flashed fade, consistent arm slot, 55-57 mph.