21.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/22
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Michael
Thorpe
New Palestine (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 145LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indy Titans Anderson
5' 9" • 145LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indy Titans Anderson
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/23/22
9.7
Rot. Acc (max)
10/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
10/23/22
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/23/22
284
Distance (max)
10/23/22
73
Sweet Spot %
10/23/22
7.72
60
10/23/22
-
30-yd
1.89
10-yd
10/23/22
17.5
Run speed (max)
10/23/22
79
INF Velo
10/23/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
10/23/22
76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
10/23/22
1814
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Changeup
69.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
10/30/21
1410
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Curveball
64.3 - 65.3
Velo Range
10/30/21
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
9.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.61
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.
8.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
284
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
187
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3
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).
75.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
101
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.1
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.
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
75.8
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
101
Distance (avg)
172
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.9
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.
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
66.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
60.7
Bat Speed (max)
56.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1644
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
21.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1568
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1206
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1814
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1760
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1410
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 79.1
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,721
Spin Rate (max)
1,644
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 64.9
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,606
Spin Rate (max)
1,568
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 70.1
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,219
Spin Rate (max)
1,206
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Indy Titans Scout Day
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.3
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,814
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.3
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 65.3
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.2
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,497
Spin Rate (max)
1,410
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
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Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in a tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, loose level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 83.6 mph exit velocity, average 78.6 mph. 64.4 mph bat speed average. 21.1 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, fluid exchange. Solid. Laterally, his movements were quick.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.72 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, clean quick arm action. Athletic balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, an upright an athletic finish.
FB: 76-79 mph. (Max spin 1967; Avg 1813). Consistent feel accuracy, slight running action.
CB: 63-65 mph. Low in the zone in the zone control, gradual action, tight 11/5 movement. (Max spin 1846; Avg 1760).
CH: 68-70 mph. Feel command, fading action.
Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound athletic build.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Started in an open stance with a tight load, then used a controlled stride stride. Average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, inside-out swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity, average 68.9 mph. 56.9 mph bat speed average. 17.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, average footwork, clean exchange. Capable.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 8.61 (60-yard).
Pitching: Confident. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, quick arm speed, quick arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an upright finish.
FB: T69. 66-67 mph. (Max spin 1967; Avg 1813). Consistent accuracy, running action.
CB: 57-60 mph. Low in the zone control, sweeping action, tight movement. (Max spin 1846; Avg 1760).
CH: 61-64 mph. In the zone control, sinking action, heavy movement.
Michael Thorpe, New Palestine, 2024, IN
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-6, 115-pound slim frame.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a tall stance with a small load, then uses a small leg kick . Quick bat speed. Back foot finish, inside-out swing.
Power: 69 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Confident. Fielded the ball out front with twitchy movement laterally.
Arm: 66 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 8.61
Pitching: Slow-tempo delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, loose arm action. Tall balance point, lands soft.
FB: T69. 66-67 mph. Tailing action.
CB: 57-60 mph.
CH: 61-64 mph.