The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
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.
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.
Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Fluid at the plate, Hicks had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Starts in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a short flat swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.18. Fluid on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed tall balance point and uphill shoulders. a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has tilt and consistent command with tight movement. Had gradual action and sporadic command on his 12/6 curveball (67-70). Threw his flat changeup (70-72) with fading action and consistent control. Threw a tight slider that showed cutting action and glove side control.
Scout Evaluation
Josiah Hicks, Romeo, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.31 mph. 61.03 mph bat speed average. 19.69 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
SL: Glove side control, cutting action, tight movement.
8/11/20
Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph. Recorded a time of 7.16 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Curveball (64-66 mph), slider (70-71 mph).
8/11/20
Pitching: On the mound has easy arm action throwing from the 3/4 arm slot while working the lower half of the zone. A strike thrower that fills up the zone showing a three pitch mix utilizing his fastball, curve and slider arsenal. Changes planes well on his curve 11/5 shape, side spin on the slider.
7/01/20
Pitching: On the mound works at a moderate pace using a small amount of leg drive while working the lower half of the strike zone. Showed a two pitch mix. Pitching to contact. Ground ball pitcher that gets ahead in the count.
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Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Fluid at the plate, Hicks had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Starts in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a short flat swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.18. Fluid on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed tall balance point and uphill shoulders. a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has tilt and consistent command with tight movement. Had gradual action and sporadic command on his 12/6 curveball (67-70). Threw his flat changeup (70-72) with fading action and consistent control. Threw a tight slider that showed cutting action and glove side control.
Scout Evaluation
Josiah Hicks, Romeo, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.31 mph. 61.03 mph bat speed average. 19.69 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T81. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 2091; Avg 1951). Consistent accuracy, tilt, tight movement.
CB: 67-70 mph. Sporadic control, gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-72 mph. Consistent control, fading action, flat movement.
SL: Glove side control, cutting action, tight movement.
Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph. Recorded a time of 7.16 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Curveball (64-66 mph), slider (70-71 mph).
Pitching: On the mound has easy arm action throwing from the 3/4 arm slot while working the lower half of the zone. A strike thrower that fills up the zone showing a three pitch mix utilizing his fastball, curve and slider arsenal. Changes planes well on his curve 11/5 shape, side spin on the slider.
Pitching: On the mound works at a moderate pace using a small amount of leg drive while working the lower half of the strike zone. Showed a two pitch mix. Pitching to contact. Ground ball pitcher that gets ahead in the count.