The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.61
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
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.
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
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.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. Rotational upward swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2205; Avg 1999). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, compact arm action. Tall balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T73. 70-71 mph. Arm side accuracy
CB: 57-58 mph.
CH: 59-62 mph.
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Alva Erskine, North Central, 2024, IN
Position: 2B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 170-pound solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a wide stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Flashed bat speed. Rotational upward swing. Aggressive gap to gap approach.
Power: 83.4 mph exit velocity, average 70.4 mph.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, fluid footwork, quick exchange. Solid.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.28 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Drop-and-drive delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Tall balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2205; Avg 1999). Feel both sides of the plate accuracy.
CB: 63 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2161; Avg 2126).
Alva Erskine, North Central, 2024, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Sets up in a closed stance then uses a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish. Aggressive approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 79.95 mph. 61.76 mph bat speed average. 19.51 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Athletic footwork, quick exchange. Fluid.
Arm: Quick arm action, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.61 (60-yard).
Pitching: Easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, loose arm action. Even shoulders, lands open, a falling off finish.
FB: T76. 72-75 mph. (Max spin 2032; Avg 1739). Consistent around the zone accuracy.
CB: 58-63 mph. In the zone command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 2030; Avg 1894).
SL: 67-68 mph. Around the zone command. (Max spin 1553; Avg 1553).
Alva Erskine, North Central, 2024, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound frame
Hit: Starts in a closed stance with a controlled load, then uses a long stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long swing.
Power: 72 mph exit velocity. up the middle approach.
Defense: Catcher, Soft hands, consistent footwork, fluid exchange. Outfield, Raw hands, average footwork, natural exchange.
Arm: 71 Infield velocity. Loose arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.83
Pitching: Tall-and-fall delivery, high effort. High ¾ arm angle, compact arm action. Tall balance point, falling off shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T73. 70-71 mph. Arm side accuracy
CB: 57-58 mph.
CH: 59-62 mph.