25.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2023
3B
1B
Sheppard
Graf
Southeastern CC (IA)
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 205LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: GRB Rays Illinois
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
84.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/22
67
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/21/20
370
Distance (max)
2/26/22
85
Sweet Spot %
7/21/20
7.26
60
2/26/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
86
INF Velo
2/26/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
67
Velocity (max)
1/27/19
65 - 67
Velo Range
1/27/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
60 - 63
Velo Range
1/27/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
54 - 55
Velo Range
1/27/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.26
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).
4.7
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.6
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).
4.76
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.74
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).
5.19
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
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).
5.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.8
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
370
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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).
96.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.7
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
98.7
Exit Velocity (max)
87.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
222
Distance (avg)
370
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
252
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
87.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
84.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.4
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
84.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
McHenry Preseason I.D.
Jan 31, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
54.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Game Performance
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.
69.42
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Midwest Premier Super 17 (Member): Preview Story - Jun 22, 2022
- McHenry Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - Apr 28, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass TrackMan Files - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Blast Motion Board - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2022
- McHenry Preseason ID: TrackMan Files - Feb 17, 2022
- McHenry Preseason ID: Blast Motion Board - Feb 17, 2022
- McHenry Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Feb 17, 2022
- McHenry Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 15, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Exit Velocity Leaders - Jan 11, 2022
- McHenry Preseason I.D: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 5, 2021
- McHenry Preseason I.D: Infielder Analysis - Mar 3, 2021
- McHenry Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 1, 2021
- IL/WI Underclass Games: Infielder Analysis - Oct 21, 2020
- Illinois Fall Limited Series: Scout Blog - Oct 6, 2020
- PBR at The Rock Fall Championships: All-Underclass Teams - Sep 29, 2020
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 24, 2020
- Underclass Showcase: Infield Analysis - Nov 20, 2019
- Future Prospects Showcase: McHenry Analysis - Feb 27, 2019
- McHenry Future Prospects Showcase: Statistical Analysis - Jan 29, 2019
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Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, quiet and relaxed. Compact swing, bat strength, flashed ability to drive the ball to both gaps.
Power: 98.7 max exit velocity, averaged 87.7 mph. 370’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 86 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Quick and loose.
Defense: Athletic footwork, quick transfer, flashed feel on the infield.
Run: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds. Tall. Strength throughout frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide base, slightly crouched, short stride. Compact swing, loose, level path to the ball, line-drives on the barrel.
Power: 96.2 max exit velocity, averaged 85.5 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 82 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Athletic actions on the infield.
Run: 4.70 runner home-to-first.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, balanced stance, minimal load, short stride. Explosive bat speed, advanced approach, short level swing path, gets extension after contact, works gap-to-gap, fluid rhythm.
Power: 96.14 max exit velocity, averaged 87.16 mph. 312’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. Short arm action, over-the-top slot, throws played accurate with carry.
Defense: Pre-pitch hop, gets around the baseball, works low to high, soft hands, quick, clean transfer.
Run: 4.76 runner in the 60.
6-foot-3, 190-pound, right-handed hitting infielder. Advanced frame; strong and well proportioned. Has shown well multiple times with the bat throughout the summer. Physical, intentful swing, looks to drive the ball with authority, present bat speed and ball jumps off the barrel with ease. Only played in one game on the weekend. Follow 2023 right-handed hitter.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-3, 185-pounds. Strong, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, quiet setup, short stride and maintains balance through contact. Swings with controlled intent, loose fast bat, long through the zone, hard gap-to-gap contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee. Max distance at 350 feet with a max exit velocity of 96.2 mph during BP. Averaged 89.6 mph exit velocity throughout his entire round, according to TrackMan, tops among infielders.
Arm: RH. INF - 73 mph. Short arm action, plays easy from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Profiles at a corner infield spot. Smooth defender, plays under control, soft hands, clean release.
Run: 7.74 runner in the 60.
Physical frame, 6-foot-3, 185-pounds, corner infield prospect with physical bat. Right-handed hitter with a presence in the box, confident approach. Double down the third-base line in game three, 5.19 on the turn. Defensively, shows a playable arm across the diamond. Actions play well at third base, reliable hands.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pounds. Athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Closed, balance set-up, smooth hand load, short stride. Short level bat path, fluid rhythm, bat speed present, power approach to the gaps.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 71 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 release point.
Defense: Fields baseball off of left foot, clean exchange, solid actions on glove-side ground ball.
Run: 7.86 runner in the 60.
5-foot-11, 160-pound, right handed hitting infielder and pitcher. Offensively, tall balanced setup, long stride, engaged lower half. Flashed bat speed, exit velocity of 85 mph off the tee, tops for infielders. Level barrel path with extension on finish, power potential. Defensively, short arm action with high ¾ slot, moving well for size with solid rhythm. Threw 61 mph across the infield. Home to first in 5.43. On the mound, fluid relaxed rhythm, high leg kick, long stride, linear direction with an out front finish. Threw from high ¾ slot with loose arm action. Fastball ranged between 66-67 mph. Curveball had 11/5 shape with above average break, sitting between 54-55 mph. Changeup flashed sink, ranging between 58-63 mph.