25.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/11/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
OF
Michael
Slabaugh
Huntington University (IN)
Fairfield (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pack
Fairfield (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 19yr 4mo
Travel Team: Midwest Pack
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
19.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/04/23
38
Hard Hit %
2/11/23
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/11/23
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/11/23
327
Distance (max)
3/04/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
3/04/23
78
C Velo
3/04/23
1.99 - 2.03
Pop Time
2/11/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.28 - 2.40
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
168
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.8
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
102
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.4
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)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
88.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
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.
24.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.6
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.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.7
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)
Mar 4, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
77.2
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
24.7
Hand Speed (avg)
79.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
RSi
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
2.10
RSi (max)
2.10
RSi (avg)
1,457
Jump Power (max)
27.0
Jump Height (max)
27.0
Jump Height (avg)
Midwest Pack Scout Day
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
0.94
RSi (max)
0.94
RSi (avg)
1,396
Jump Power (max)
25.8
Jump Height (max)
25.8
Jump Height (avg)
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Position Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds. Athletic build
Hit: RHH. Tall, balanced setup. Big toe tap type stride w/ big hand pump that works down to the belt and back up to the shoulder. Twitchy bat speed w/ level swing plane. Shows a pull side approach.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 327' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. OF-86 mph. Compact, quick arm from an OTT slot.
Defense: 1.99-2.04 pop times. (C) - Quick feet and exchange, solid overall catch & throw abilities. Narrow setup behind the dish, hands are very active w/ some softness. (OF) - Controlled footwork, sure hands that push thru the baseball, natural exchange.
Run: 7.24 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds. Athletic frame with wiry strength.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, athletic stance. Toe tap stride - tips the bat head as he strides inward, lifts his hands as he makes his forward move to create stretch. Loose, level path.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.8 MPH. 317' max distance. Quality bat speed creating pull side power
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Short, quick arm from an over the top slot
Defense: 1.99-2.03 pop times. Quick feet/exchange on throws to 2B. Soft hands behind the plate with some mobility in the hips.
Michael Slabaugh, Fairfield, 2024, IN
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 164-pound athletic frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a balanced stance with a tight compact load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick efficient bat speed. Back foot finish, upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 82.3 mph. 63.7 mph bat speed average. 20.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.28-2.40 pop times. Firm hands, quick footwork, twitchy exchange. Capable. Some flexibility and narrow setup.
Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot.