23.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/22
CLASS OF 2024
2B
SS
Alexander
Hicks
Hope College
Watervliet (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: South Coast Blues 18u - College prep team
Watervliet (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: South Coast Blues 18u - College prep team
Rankings
2024 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/22
29.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/22
33
Hard Hit %
6/21/22
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
307
Distance (max)
6/21/22
50
Sweet Spot %
6/21/22
7.28
60
6/21/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
1/30/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74
Velocity (max)
7/21/22
73 - 74
Velo Range
7/21/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
63 - 64
Velo Range
7/21/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2022
2019
Sign in to view rankings 
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.28
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.77
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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.
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
128
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.8
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.
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2022
- 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Feb 2, 2022
- Results From 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 31, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 13, 2022
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials - Complete Evaluations - Nov 25, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Top Performers - Nov 12, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials and Western Upperclass Showcase - Sneak Peek - Nov 12, 2019
- Results from 2019 Michigan Fall Future Game Trials - Nov 11, 2019
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Alexander Hicks: 2B/SS, (2024) Watervliet, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 92 mph. (70.0 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Started in a narrow tall stance with a high load, then used a toe tap stride. Has a level long swing plane and has high finish. Pull side approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 75 mph; had consistent footwork, sure hands, and a packing exchange. Fields the ball deep. Recorded a time of 7.28 in the 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Alexander Hicks: 2B/SS, (2024) Watervliet, MI. 5-foot-10, 155-pound. At the plate, Hicks had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.5 mph hand speed average). Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Has above average present bat speed, upward swing plane and level finish. He found some barrels in his rounds. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph; had firm hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Shows out front glove work. Recorded a 60 time of 7.79 at the event. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Alexander Hicks, Watervliet, 2024, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 155-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a crouched balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average present bat speed. Level finish, upward swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 76.1 mph. 63.6 mph bat speed average. 18.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Firm hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Out front fielding mechanics.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.79 (60-yard).
11/9/19
Hitting: At the plate has an upright stance with his hands elevated. Small hand load making solid contact at the plate. Contact approach working the middle half of the diamond. Toe tap load.