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.
Matthew Deshiro: SS/2B, (2024) Mansfield, MA. 5-foot-10, 167-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic and projectable during batting practice, Deshiro's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (74.2 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a closed small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; has a natural exchange, athletic consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a short loose arm action.
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Matthew Deshiro: SS/2B, (2024) Mansfield, MA. 5-foot-10, 167-pound athletic lean frame. Athletic and projectable during batting practice, Deshiro's best exit velocity was 90 mph. (74.2 mph bat speed average). (20.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced open stance with a wrapping load, then uses a closed small leg kick. Had quick bat speed, loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Athletic projectable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 78 mph; has a natural exchange, athletic consistent feet, and developing soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had consistent accuracy to the base with a short loose arm action.