22.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/28/21
CLASS OF 2022
OF
LHP
Richard
McPherson
Lockport (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Xposure
5' 8" • 150LBS
R/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Xposure
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/28/21
22
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/28/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.27
60
2/17/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
3/28/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
3/28/21
73.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
3/28/21
1616
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Changeup
65 - 67
Velo Range
2/17/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
3/28/21
1845
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Positional Tools
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)
7.64
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
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.
10.6
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
52
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
-1.7
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.
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
52
Distance (avg)
228
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
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.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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.
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
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).
1616
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.
21.6
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).
63.7
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).
1845
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).
64.7
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).
1193
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).
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.4
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.4
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,750
Spin Rate (max)
1,616
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.9
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 64.5
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,964
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.1
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 65.5
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,251
Spin Rate (max)
1,193
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
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)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot, short arm action.
FB: T75, 74-75 mph. Armside run and sink. T1749, 1615 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. 12/6 shape, down in the zone. T1963, 1845 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Armside sink, and run. T1250, 1192 average rpm
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, backside load, toe tap to short stride. Short repeatable swing, direct to barrel path to contact, line drives to the pull side.
Power: 86.29 max exit velocity, averaged 78.45 mph. 227’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy, some carry.
Defense: Soft hand, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 135-pounds. Small, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, short stride, minimal load. Simple, repeatable swing, quick hands, short uphill path and consistent hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, clean arm action from an over-the-top slot.
Defense: Clean, natural actions, gets behind the baseball, fluid footwork, smooth sure hands and clean release.
Run: 7.27 runner in the 60.