20.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/22/21
CLASS OF 2024
2B
OF
Joseph
Welch
Rochester (HS) • MI
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Prime Michigan-Swanson 16u
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: USA Prime Michigan-Swanson 16u
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
59
Bat Speed (max)
6/22/21
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/22
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
287
Distance (max)
6/22/21
62
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
7.53
60
7/28/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
2/12/22
70
OF Velo
7/28/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74
Velocity (max)
7/22/21
69 - 74
Velo Range
7/22/21
1635
Spin Rate (avg)
7/28/20
Changeup
60 - 60
Velo Range
1/25/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 62
Velo Range
7/28/20
1372
Spin Rate (avg)
7/28/20
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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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).
4.2
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
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).
4.6
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
269
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
95
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.2
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).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
287
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
138
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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.
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.12.22
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
95
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
287
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.7
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.
2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
59.0
Bat Speed (max)
55.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
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).
1635
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.
23.6
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).
57.4
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).
1372
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).
The 2020 Michigan Future 50 at Michigan - Class of 2024-2025 (Invite Only)
Jul 28, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 70.0
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,782
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.0
Velocity (max)
57.0 - 57.9
Velo Range
54.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,417
Spin Rate (max)
1,372
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
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)
71.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Scout Day: USA Prime - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2022
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: USA Prime - Feb 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 24, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: USA Prime - Feb 15, 2021
- 2020 Future 50 - Class of 2024-2025 - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Aug 1, 2020
- Results From 2020 Future 50 - Class of 2024-2025 - Jul 29, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Complete Evaluations - Feb 7, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Quick Hits - Jan 29, 2020
- Results from 2020 Scout Day: College Connect - Jan 26, 2020
- 2020 Scout Day Spotlight: Michigan Red Sox/College Connect - Jan 13, 2020
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Player Spotlight
Joseph Welch: 2B/OF, (2024) Rochester, MI. 5-foot-7, 155-pound. In the box, Welch had a max exit velocity of 83 mph. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 76 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Joseph Welch, Rochester, 2024, MI
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 155-pound.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 74.6 mph.
Arm: 76 mph infield velocity.
Player Spotlight
Joseph Welch: SS/RHP, (2024) Rochester, MI. 5-foot-7, 155-pound. Raw in the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 83 mph. (55.70 mph bat speed average). (19.75 mph hand speed average). Began in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then used a leg kick. Has a level swing plane and high finish. Line drive approach. Capable in the infield, his best throw was registered at 74 mph; has consistent feet, a lengthy exchange, and consistent hands. Uses his glove out front. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.71. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Joseph Welch, Rochester, 2024, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 155-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Begins in an open tall stance with a controlled load, then uses a leg kick. High finish, level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 75.14 mph. 55.70 mph bat speed average. 19.75 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, consistent footwork, lengthy exchange. Capable. Shows out front glove work.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.71 (60-yard).
Joseph Welch: SS/RHP, (2024) Rochester, MI. 5-foot-7, 140-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 79 mph. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 70 mph. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.53. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 67-69 mph and topped out at 70 mph. Curveball (58-62 mph).
Pitching: On the mound works on the left side of the mound with a slow windup. Works fast down the mound with an over the top arm motion. Fastball lived low in the zone. Curveball has sharp break working outside.
Fielding: In the outfield works from a tall starting point towards the ball fielding into his body throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle.
Hitting: At the plate keeps his hands back showing a smooth polished stroke at the plate. Ball jumped off his bat with some authority. Fun to watch hit.