25.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
CLASS OF 2023
C
C
Preston
Lund
Christopher Newport University
Homewood-Flossmoor (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Homewood-Flossmoor (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 170LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/02/22
32
Rot. Acc (max)
2/27/22
50
Hard Hit %
10/02/22
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/22
360
Distance (max)
10/02/22
70
Sweet Spot %
10/02/22
7.17
60
2/27/22
4.23
30-yd
10/02/22
2.47
10-yd
10/02/22
23.3
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
10/02/22
2.10 - 2.25
Pop Time
10/02/22
Positional Tools
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)
7.17
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.10 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.23 - 2.36
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.32 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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
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).
94.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.3
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).
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
234
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
25.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
25.5
Hand Speed (avg)
75.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicago Preseason I.D.
Feb 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.6
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.47
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.63
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.
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.47
10-yd
4.22
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
23.3
Run speed (max)
1,369
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
25.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
72.71
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 4 Games - Apr 12, 2023
- Unsigned Senior Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Oct 6, 2022
- Joliet Preseason ID: Catcher Analysis - Jul 8, 2022
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 4 Homewood-Flossmoor - Mar 14, 2022
- Joliet Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Mar 7, 2022
- No. 18 Homewood-Flossmoor Knocks Off No. 2 Lincoln-Way East - Jun 9, 2021
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - Apr 15, 2021
- 6/18-6/21 Western Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jun 26, 2020
- Chicago Preseason I.D.: Catcher Analysis - Apr 20, 2020
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Christopher Newman commit. 5-foot-8, 170-pound, right-handed hitting catcher. DH’d and hit in the four-hole on this day. Launched a no-doubt solo home run to deep left-field in his first at-bat of the day. Finished 1-for-2. Long path, natural lift through the zone and creates leverage to the pull-side. Quick, impactful look at the senior backstop.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and toe-tap stride. Simple swing, short to the ball, whole field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short to the ear into an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Clean transfer, directional footwork out of the crouch.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 165-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, weight-shift load and no stride. Long path, stays level through the zone at times, line-drive approach.
Power: 89.1 max exit velocity, averaged 77.2 mph. 323’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. High over the top release, quick exchange, loose arm.
Defense: 2.15-2.25 pop times. Quick feet, quick exchange, soft hands, stays low, moves with high energy.
Run: 7.17 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-7, 150-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quick toe-tap trigger. Strong, level swing, level bat path, peak hand speed of 24.1 MPH, solid contact on barrel, pull-side tendencies.
Power: 89.94 max exit velocity, averaged 81.29 mph. 303’ max distance.
Arm: RHH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top arm slot.
Defense: 2.23-2.36 pop times. Sticks pitches, deadens baseball when blocking, clean exchanges.
Run: 7.40 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-foot-6, 135-pounds. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, wide base, pre-pitch movement in hands, toe-tap trigger. Long and level path, line drive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.32 - 2.37 pop times. Feet play through the baseball at times. Long to release some.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.