The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.07
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.
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a high handsy load, then uses a long leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Back foot finish, short on top swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 93.8 mph. 73.0 mph bat speed average. 25.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, his movements were athletic.
Arm: 92 mph infield velocity. Athletic slot.
Speed: 7.10 (60-yard).
Pitching: Confident. Feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 89-91 mph. (Max spin 2075; Avg 1960). Around the zone accuracy, heavy movement.
Tall, lean, narrow, long features. Big hands. Long levered body. Has good athletic frame to fill out in the future. Starts his delivery from the far left side of rubber. Short side step to an abbreviated belt high glove separation. Has a slight stand up finish to most pitches. Will gain longer stride as he continues to get stronger and understand his body relationship to his delivery. With this short stride, he has some run and sink to his pitches. Has a H ¾-arm slot. Good tempo and confidence to his delivery is present. Fastball is firm and locates well in zone consistently. Slider has good tight spin and accuracy with depth. Mixes a straight change up to compliment his order. Hooker has a very bright, high ceiling upside as he has the body and strength to improve as well as strong work ethic. Will have a good chance to be a starter at the next level due to command of his pitches.
Jake Hooker: SS/RHP, (2023) University, IN. 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame. Recorded a 60 time of 7.7 at the event. Began in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Has a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls during his round. Base hit approach. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; had smooth footwork and Soft hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action. On the mound, displays above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph.Showed a 11/5 curveball (71-73) with some action. His changeup (76-77) showed slight action.
Track Man Data
Max Exit Speed:92.87
Average Exit Speed:85.58
7/23/19
University High School, Class of 2023; 5-foot-10, 150-pound SS/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Tall stance and keeps his elbows in. uses a leg kick and has a straight to the ball swing plane. In the infield, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. Showed athletic ability in the field getting to each ball easily. Glove works well and is fundamentally sound. Showed a good arm coming from a ¾ slot. During the event, he recorded a 60 time of 8.07. On the mound, has a short quick arm action. Showed run on his fastball and located good arm side. His off speed was effective, and he located low in the zone. Had a productive day on the mound and showed his ability to keep runners at bay. His fastball sat 74-76 mph and topped out at 77 mph. He showed the most control on his curveball (60-61 mph) when he stayed on top.
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Jake Hooker, University, 2023, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pound long projectable build.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Starts in a tall balanced stance with a high handsy load, then uses a long leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Back foot finish, short on top swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 98 mph exit velocity, average 93.8 mph. 73.0 mph bat speed average. 25.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Laterally, his movements were athletic.
Arm: 92 mph infield velocity. Athletic slot.
Speed: 7.10 (60-yard).
Pitching: Confident. Feel delivery, some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, consistent arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: 89-91 mph. (Max spin 2075; Avg 1960). Around the zone accuracy, heavy movement.
CB: 79-80 mph. (Max spin 2227; Avg 2214). Tight movement.
CH: 83-85 mph.
Tall, lean, narrow, long features. Big hands. Long levered body. Has good athletic frame to fill out in the future. Starts his delivery from the far left side of rubber. Short side step to an abbreviated belt high glove separation. Has a slight stand up finish to most pitches. Will gain longer stride as he continues to get stronger and understand his body relationship to his delivery. With this short stride, he has some run and sink to his pitches. Has a H ¾-arm slot. Good tempo and confidence to his delivery is present. Fastball is firm and locates well in zone consistently. Slider has good tight spin and accuracy with depth. Mixes a straight change up to compliment his order. Hooker has a very bright, high ceiling upside as he has the body and strength to improve as well as strong work ethic. Will have a good chance to be a starter at the next level due to command of his pitches.
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound
FB: T88. 87-88 mph. (Max spin 2089; Avg 2038)
CH: 80-81 mph
SL: 78-80 mph
Jake Hooker: SS/RHP, (2023) University, IN. 6-foot, 155-pound lean frame. Recorded a 60 time of 7.7 at the event. Began in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Has a short swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls during his round. Base hit approach. At the plate, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 76 mph; had smooth footwork and Soft hands. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose arm action. On the mound, displays above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses high effort. Sat with his fastball at 82-83 mph.Showed a 11/5 curveball (71-73) with some action. His changeup (76-77) showed slight action.
Track Man Data
Max Exit Speed: 92.87
Average Exit Speed: 85.58
University High School, Class of 2023; 5-foot-10, 150-pound SS/RHP. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph. Tall stance and keeps his elbows in. uses a leg kick and has a straight to the ball swing plane. In the infield, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. Showed athletic ability in the field getting to each ball easily. Glove works well and is fundamentally sound. Showed a good arm coming from a ¾ slot. During the event, he recorded a 60 time of 8.07. On the mound, has a short quick arm action. Showed run on his fastball and located good arm side. His off speed was effective, and he located low in the zone. Had a productive day on the mound and showed his ability to keep runners at bay. His fastball sat 74-76 mph and topped out at 77 mph. He showed the most control on his curveball (60-61 mph) when he stayed on top.