The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.68
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.
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.
Evan Balzer, Columbus East (IN), 2024 Positional Profile: OF/1B Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Strong, stocky build Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide, balanced stance. Compact load of the hands, small weight shift before aggressive forward move. Level, rotational swing with present pull-side strength. Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 363' max distance. Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long, full arm swing that releases from an OTT slot Defense: Fundamental footwork, hands play out front with a quick exchange. ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
8/22/21
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a closed stance with a compact load, then used a small controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Flat swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 88.65 mph. 65.13 mph bat speed average. 22.83 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Consistent hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).
Pitching: Some effort. ¾ over-the-top arm angle. An athletic finish.
FB: T71. 66-71 mph. Around the zone accuracy, slight sinking action.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Down in the zone control, some fading action.
10/17/20
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame
Hit: Starts in a balanced stance with a compact high load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed for age. Good extension on his finish, flat swing path.
Positional Profile: OF/1B
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Strong, stocky build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wide, balanced stance. Compact load of the hands, small weight shift before aggressive forward move. Level, rotational swing with present pull-side strength.
Power: 100 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 363' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-83 mph. Long, full arm swing that releases from an OTT slot
Defense: Fundamental footwork, hands play out front with a quick exchange.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.05 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound strong frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a closed stance with a compact load, then used a small controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Flat swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 95 mph exit velocity, average 88.65 mph. 65.13 mph bat speed average. 22.83 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Consistent hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 78 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.69 (60-yard).
Pitching: Some effort. ¾ over-the-top arm angle. An athletic finish.
FB: T71. 66-71 mph. Around the zone accuracy, slight sinking action.
CB: 60-61 mph. Gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Down in the zone control, some fading action.
Evan Balzer, Columbus East High School, 2024, IN
Position: OF/1B
Body: 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid frame
Hit: Starts in a balanced stance with a compact high load, then uses a small leg kick. Quick bat speed for age. Good extension on his finish, flat swing path.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity.
Defense: Outfield, sure-handed defender, smooth footwork.
Arm: 72 Outfield velocity. Long arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.68
FB: 66-71
CB: 60-61 mph.
CH: 65-67 mph.