21.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2027
3B
RHP
Koa
Romero
Hahnville (HS) • LA
5' 10" • 200LBS
L/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Tractions Canes
5' 10" • 200LBS
L/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Tractions Canes
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/11/24
22.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
83
Hard Hit %
6/11/24
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/11/24
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/11/24
369
Distance (max)
6/11/24
83
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
7.07
60
6/11/24
4.17
30-yd
9/30/23
1.78
10-yd
9/30/23
18.7
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
85
INF Velo
1/20/24
86
OF Velo
6/11/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
6/11/24
85.2 - 87.7
Velo Range
6/11/24
2371
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Changeup
75.3 - 79.5
Velo Range
6/11/24
2112
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Curveball
67.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
9/30/23
2460
Spin Rate (avg)
9/30/23
Slider
74.7 - 77.7
Velo Range
6/11/24
2412
Spin Rate (avg)
6/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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
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.
13.6
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
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
369
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.2
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).
93.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.2
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
93.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
307
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
295
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.4
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.
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
74.7
Bat Speed (max)
70.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
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).
2140
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.
25.1
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).
69.8
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).
2268
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).
76.5
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).
1818
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
Slider
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).
2383
Slider
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).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
2367
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.
29.4
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).
69.5
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).
2460
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).
77.0
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).
1730
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).
Louisiana Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
88.5
Velocity (max)
85.2 - 87.7
Velo Range
84.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,281
Spin Rate (max)
2,164
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.9
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,487
Spin Rate (max)
2,412
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.5
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 79.5
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,606
Spin Rate (max)
2,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Baton Rouge Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.5
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,187
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.8
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,391
Spin Rate (max)
2,268
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 72.1
Velo Range
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,481
Spin Rate (max)
2,362
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 75.8
Velo Range
73.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,556
Spin Rate (max)
1,524
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 82.7
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,554
Spin Rate (max)
2,371
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
71.8
Velocity (max)
67.7 - 71.2
Velo Range
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,594
Spin Rate (max)
2,460
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.3
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 77.3
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,730
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
2023
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
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.46
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Koa Romero, Hahnville (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical and durable.
Delivery: Starts on 3B side of rubber and stays there throughout a controlled and repeatable delivery, strides on line and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with a 3/4-high 3/4 release.
FB: T84, 78-83 mph. Showed some life through the zone, and played best up. T2554, 2371 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. "11-5" shape with good spin, has feel to land it for strikes. T2594, 2460 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Some fade and arm-side run. T1744, 1730 average rpm.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Koa Romero, Hahnville (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical and durable.
Delivery: Starts on 3B side of rubber and stays there throughout a controlled and repeatable delivery, strides on line and finishes square to his target.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action with a 3/4-high 3/4 release.
FB: T84, 78-83 mph. Showed some life through the zone, and played best up. T2554, 2371 average rpm.
CB: 68-71 mph. "11-5" shape with good spin, has feel to land it for strikes. T2594, 2460 average rpm.
CH: 77-77 mph. Some fade and arm-side run. T1744, 1730 average rpm.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Koa Romero, Hahnville (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical and durable.
Hit: LHH. Tall and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height and uses a simple load and stride. Simple movements, repeats his swing, turns the barrel aggressively to contact and works uphill through extension, looks to launch and lif the ball to the pull-side with some present power to the pull-side, hit an opposite field single in game, took good at-bats all weekend against good arms and didn't back down as a freshman.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short arm swing, 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays with a wide base and keeps his upper half taller when receiving the baseball out front with average hands and actions, funnels to his right ear before releasing the ball, profiles as a corner INF.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Koa Romero, Hahnville (LA), 2027
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 198-pounds. Physical and durable.
Hit: LHH. Tall and upright stance with hands held at shoulder height and uses a simple load and stride. Simple movements, repeats his swing, turns the barrel aggressively to contact and works uphill through extension, looks to launch and lif the ball to the pull-side with some present power to the pull-side, hit an opposite field single in game, took good at-bats all weekend against good arms and didn't back down as a freshman.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 86.9 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph. Short arm swing, 3/4 release.
Defense: Plays with a wide base and keeps his upper half taller when receiving the baseball out front with average hands and actions, funnels to his right ear before releasing the ball, profiles as a corner INF.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.17 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.