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Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2023
OF
2B
Dane
Richards
Macomb CC
Sterling Heights (HS) • MI
0' 0" • 0LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hitdogs 16U
Sterling Heights (HS) • MI
0' 0" • 0LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hitdogs 16U
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
-
Rot. Acc (max)
13
Hard Hit %
6/21/22
91
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
298
Distance (max)
6/21/22
75
Sweet Spot %
2/12/22
7.41
60
6/21/22
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
2/12/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
6/21/22
75 - 77
Velo Range
6/21/22
2048
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Changeup
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/26/22
1629
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
6/21/22
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Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
61.8 - 63.2
Velo Range
2/26/22
1942
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.41
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.82
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.3
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.6
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
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Hitdogs 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
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).
2048
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.
27.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.2
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).
1629
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).
62.5
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).
1942
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).
Scout Day: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.1
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.0
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,122
Spin Rate (max)
2,048
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
63.2
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 63.2
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,963
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,629
Spin Rate (max)
1,629
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2022
- Results From 2022 Michigan TPG Trials - Jun 16, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: D Backs Elite - Quick Hits - Mar 1, 2022
- Results From 2022 D Backs Elite - Feb 28, 2022
- 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Hit Dogs - Feb 14, 2022
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Dane Richards: OF/2B, (2023) Sterling Heights, MI. 5-foot-9, 150-pound. At the plate, Richards had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. Recorded an outfield position velocity of 76 mph. Recorded a 60 time of 7.41 at the event. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph with a max of 78 mph. Curveball (64-66 mph).
Player Spotlight
Dane Richards: OF/2B, (2023) Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI. 5-foot-9, 150-pound. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 73-76 mph and topped out at 76 mph. Changeup (67-68 mph), slider (61-63 mph).
Scout Evaluation
Dane Richards, Sterling Heights Stevenson, 2023, MI
Position: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound.
FB: T76. 73-76 mph. (Max spin 2122; Avg 2047).
CH: 67-68 mph.
SL: 61-63 mph. (Max spin 1962; Avg 1942).
Player Spotlight
Dane Richards: OF/2B, (2023) Sterling Heights Stevenson, MI. 5-foot-9, 145-pound. Solid athletic during batting practice, Richards had a max exit velocity of 86 mph. Began in a crouched open stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Has present bat speed, upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels during his rounds. Line drive approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 79 mph. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Dane Richards, Sterling Heights Stevenson, 2023, MI
Position: OF/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Solid athletic. Started in a crouched open stance with a controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Present bat speed. Good extension on his finish, upward swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 81.5 mph.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity.