The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.91
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
9.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.63
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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
Fastball
Hop+
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
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.
Declan Watson: 1B/OF, (2023) Center Grove, IN. 6-foot-1, 158-pound solid frame. At the plate, 's best exit velocity was 71 mph. Track Man Exit Velo 79.37. Setup consisted of wide-open stance and a toe tap. Level swing plane. While in the infield, made throws up to 68 mph. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 71 mph. Throws from a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.91.
7/23/19
Center Grove High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot, 145-pound 1B/OF. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 67 mph. Starts in an open, slightly crouched stance with his bat flat and just below his back shoulder. Has a short, quick load and an upward swing plane. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 66 mph across the diamond. Fielded the ball deep and showed some raw actions. Showed ability to turn to second base with ground balls on his glove side. He clocked a 60 time of 8.63 at the event.
6/26/18: 2023 1B/OF hits from right side, closed upright setup in box. Weight transfer back with some hand load as trigger. Short stride to baseball. Does not stay balanced throughout swing. Did tend to cast hands around baseball. Showed pull side potential. Bat speed was average for age, exit velo was 74. In the OF was quick through the baseball, footwork was choppy, and arm strength was below average for age at 58.
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Declan Watson, Center Grove, 2023, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 168-pound long projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a wide stance with a low load, then uses a short stride. Rotational uphill swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 75.2 mph. 62.5 mph bat speed average. 20.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, choppy footwork, clean exchange. (OF) Firm hands, quick footwork.
Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. 73 mph outfield velocity. An-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 7.59 (60-yard).
Pitching: Stretch only delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short arm action. A falling off finish.
FB: T73. 69-73 mph. (Max spin 1901; Avg 1793). Around the zone accuracy.
CH: 65-0 mph.
SL: 66-67 mph. Feel control. (Max spin 1726; Avg 1651).
Declan Watson, Center Grove, 2023, IN
Position: 1B/OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 160-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open balanced stance with a tight load, then uses a short stride.
Power: 79 mph exit velocity, average 73.82 mph. 64.14 mph bat speed average. 21.57 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Developing footwork.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. 72 mph outfield velocity. High ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.52 (60-yard).
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle.
FB: T69. 65-69 mph. (Max spin 1633; Avg 1534). Arm side accuracy.
CB: 62-66 mph. 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1559; Avg 1512).
CH: 58-61 mph.
Declan Watson: 1B/OF, (2023) Center Grove, IN. 6-foot-1, 158-pound solid frame. At the plate, 's best exit velocity was 71 mph. Track Man Exit Velo 79.37. Setup consisted of wide-open stance and a toe tap. Level swing plane. While in the infield, made throws up to 68 mph. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 71 mph. Throws from a ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.91.
Center Grove High School, Class of 2023; 6-foot, 145-pound 1B/OF. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 67 mph. Starts in an open, slightly crouched stance with his bat flat and just below his back shoulder. Has a short, quick load and an upward swing plane. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 66 mph across the diamond. Fielded the ball deep and showed some raw actions. Showed ability to turn to second base with ground balls on his glove side. He clocked a 60 time of 8.63 at the event.
6/26/18: 2023 1B/OF hits from right side, closed upright setup in box. Weight transfer back with some hand load as trigger. Short stride to baseball. Does not stay balanced throughout swing. Did tend to cast hands around baseball. Showed pull side potential. Bat speed was average for age, exit velo was 74. In the OF was quick through the baseball, footwork was choppy, and arm strength was below average for age at 58.