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 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.
RHP Ryan Wiles (Prairie Ridge) is listed at 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. On the mound, he showed an up-tempo delivery, paired with a quick, short arm out of a ¾ slot. His fastball sat 81-82 mph, mostly straight with some life out of the hand. He also featured two different breaking balls, the first being a more traditional curveball with 11/5 action and some depth. The second being a slider that was thrown slightly harder and featured sweeping action. He rounded out his four-pitch mix with a changeup that sat 72-73 mph with late fade and depth.
2/05/23
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP Body: 5-8, 150-pounds. Delivery: Uptempo delivery. Medium leg kick. Crossfire action. Arm Action: RH. Quick, short arm action. 3/4 slot. FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight. Life out of the hand with a feel for the zone. T2216, 2165 average rpm. CB: 64-66 mph. 10/4 action with some depth, thrown for strikes. T1799, 1773 average rpm. SL: 65-67 mph. Sweeping action. Changes arm slot. T1756, 1720 average rpm. CH: 72-73 mph. Slows arm with late fade and depth. T1672, 1581 average rpm.
2/12/22
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Short, compact frame. Delivery: Delivery works slightly across body, tall balance point, solid front side. Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot. FB: T78.1, 76.6-78.1 mph. Mostly straight, flashed occasional cutting action. T2004, 1945 average rpm. CB: 59.3-62.5 mph. 11/5 shape, slight deceleration. T1466, 1335 average rpm. CH: 64.1-67.2 mph. Changeup plays down in the zone, occasional sink action. T1524, 1469 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Upright base, short stride with toe-tap. Level path through the zone, direct to the ball. Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 222’ max distance. Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot. Defense: Athletic. Run: 4.35 runner home-to-first.
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
RHP Ryan Wiles (Prairie Ridge) is listed at 5-foot-8, 150-pounds. On the mound, he showed an up-tempo delivery, paired with a quick, short arm out of a ¾ slot. His fastball sat 81-82 mph, mostly straight with some life out of the hand. He also featured two different breaking balls, the first being a more traditional curveball with 11/5 action and some depth. The second being a slider that was thrown slightly harder and featured sweeping action. He rounded out his four-pitch mix with a changeup that sat 72-73 mph with late fade and depth.
Positional Profile: RHP/RHP
Body: 5-8, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery. Medium leg kick. Crossfire action.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, short arm action. 3/4 slot.
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Mostly straight. Life out of the hand with a feel for the zone. T2216, 2165 average rpm.
CB: 64-66 mph. 10/4 action with some depth, thrown for strikes. T1799, 1773 average rpm.
SL: 65-67 mph. Sweeping action. Changes arm slot. T1756, 1720 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Slows arm with late fade and depth. T1672, 1581 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-8, 135-pounds. Short, compact frame.
Delivery: Delivery works slightly across body, tall balance point, solid front side.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T78.1, 76.6-78.1 mph. Mostly straight, flashed occasional cutting action. T2004, 1945 average rpm.
CB: 59.3-62.5 mph. 11/5 shape, slight deceleration. T1466, 1335 average rpm.
CH: 64.1-67.2 mph. Changeup plays down in the zone, occasional sink action. T1524, 1469 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Upright base, short stride with toe-tap. Level path through the zone, direct to the ball.
Power: 80.6 max exit velocity, averaged 76.1 mph. 222’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Short, loose arm action. High 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic.
Run: 4.35 runner home-to-first.