86
Velocity (max)
6/24/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
Lee
Byrd
Maryland Eastern Shore
North Caroline (HS) • MD
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: US Elite
North Caroline (HS) • MD
6' 3" • 190LBS
R/R • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: US Elite
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 85
Velo Range
6/24/20
1935
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Changeup
70 - 73
Velo Range
10/21/18
1569
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/24/20
2118
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Slider
70 - 73
Velo Range
6/24/20
1506
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/20
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.9
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).
1935
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.
23.9
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).
66.5
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).
2118
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).
68.2
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).
1569
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).
71.3
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).
1506
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).
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.9
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 83.6
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,093
Spin Rate (max)
1,935
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
64.7 - 68.3
Velo Range
64.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.7
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,531
Spin Rate (max)
1,506
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.5
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,569
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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.
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.
Top Prospect Games West
Jun 24, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2020
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Top Prospect Games West: Pitcher Analysis Part 1 - Aug 18, 2020
- 2020 Bayside Conference Season Preview - Mar 18, 2020
- Preseason All State Spotlight: Lee Byrd - Jan 18, 2019
- Maryland Eastern Shore Showcase: Pitcher's Notebook - Nov 6, 2018
- Maryland Eastern Shore Showcase: Early Thoughts - Oct 24, 2018
- Maryland Class of 2021 Rankings Released - Sep 4, 2018
- 2021 Player Spotlight: Lee Byrd - Jun 7, 2018
- Preseason All-State: Results Released - Feb 19, 2018
- Event Preview: Preseason All State - Feb 15, 2018
- Preseason All State Spotlight: Lee Byrd - Feb 9, 2018
- Maryland Insider: 2021's - Dec 1, 2017
- Freshman Free Showcase Analysis: Part 1 - Aug 21, 2017
- Summer Clash Scout Blog: 15u - Jul 11, 2017
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Maryland Top Prospect Games West
Body: 6’3’’, 190 pounds. Long, lanky, athletic, projectable frame.
Delivery: Up-tempo side-step wind-up with a high kick-out leg kick to a tall balance point with hands set high even with shoulder height. Strong lower half drive down off the rubber and long stride. Gets over the front side some with extension. Finishes slightly upright and falls off to the first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Throws with long, free arm action from a low three-quarter slot. Creates really quick arm speed through release.
FB: T86 mph, 80-85 mph. Average spin rate of 1935 rpm per TrackMan.
CB: 66-69 mph. 11/5 shape with an average spin rate of 2118 rpm per TrackMan.
SL: 70-73 mph.
CH: 67-70 mph.
Mid Atlantic Challenge 11/4/2018
Lanky projectable frame with room to grow and add on to at 6-foot-2, 160-pounds. Controlled compact delivery with hgih leg kick. Down to out lower half with average leg involvement. Free arm action throwing from a low three-quarter slot. Creates fast arm speed while pitching with regular effort. lands toward first base in finish. More in tank and should make a velo jump as he grows. Fastball has slight sinking action to the pitch up to 81 mph. Breaking ball has gradual 11/5 shape with shorter break up to 65 mph. Change up has fade on the pitch with near fastball arm action up to 71 mph.
MD Eastern Shore Showcase 10.21.18
Long, lanky body type and projectable 6-foot-2, 160 pound frame. Controlled side-step wind-up and high leg kick into a tall, slightly forward balance point. Quick, clean hand separation and down to out lower half drive. Long, free arm action and quick arm speed through release. Throws with some whippy action from a low three-quarter arm slot with regular effort. Lands square to the plate with an athletic, more upright finish. Showed excellent command of fastball and change-up. Fastball sat 77-80 mph and touched 81 mph with arm side run. Change-up showed some late fade at 70-73 mph, and breaking ball had tight spin and shorter 12/6 break at 62-64 mph.
Preseason All-State 2/18/18
Lanky projectable frame at 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Easy delivery with some pace. average leg kick inot down to out lower half. glides downhill with average backside intent through release. Longer sound arm action throwing from a three quarter slot. Creates quick arm speed while pitching with light effort. Fastball has slight run on the pitch up to 80 mph. Breaking ball shows potential and already an above average pitch with tight rotation 10/4 shape and fastball arm speed thrown with confidence. Change up shows fade to the pitch at 67 mph. Very interesting 2021 to keep an eye on.
7.26.17: Byrd is 5-11 and has a lankier athletic frame, hits from the right side from a balanced athletic stance. Short leg kick stride, smooth load back, hips explode and has some balance during his swing. Works uphill through the ball, pull approach, exit velocity was 74. At third, gets behind the ball and plays through it, throws from a three-quarters arm slot with a short arm action, infield velocity was 70. On the mound, throws from a low three-quarters arm slot with a longer arm action that is whippy with easier effort. Shoulders uphill and closed, lands on line to slightly closed with a bit of fall off to finish. Fastball was 73-76, touching 77, with a bit of late run to it. Change-up was 65-68 with heavy sink. Slider was 60-63 with hard 10/4 break.