The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.11
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
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.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2025) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Smooth athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph; had athletic fluid footwork, soft consistent hands, and a quick clean exchange. Athletic capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; showed sure hands, a lengthy natural exchange, and smooth athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. (Max spin 2157; Avg 2094).
10/09/22
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2025) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an an inside-out swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 76 mph. Solid athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; has a clean fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Glovework is shown out front In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.1. Solid athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2072; Avg 1822).
1/29/22
Kole Waterman
Player Spotlight
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 93 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (74.7 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive quick, displays a short rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. He showed tons of loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Capable confident In the infield, had a natural lengthy exchange, and consistent fluid footwork. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.6 at the event. Athletic on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic tall balance point. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-80 mph; has running action and control in the zone. (Max spin 2154; Avg 2052). Had down in the zone control and tight action on his sharp curveball (66-0). (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921). Has deceiving action and in the zone command on his changeup (70-71).
Scout Evaluation
Kole Waterman, Edison, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Explosive quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short rotational swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 88.5 mph. 74.7 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event.
Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic tall balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2154; Avg 2052). In the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 66-0 mph. Down in the zone command, tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921).
CH: 70-71 mph. In the zone command, deceiving action.
3/06/21
Player Spotlight
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Victory Christian, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. Fluid in the box, Waterman had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Has above average bat speed, long level swing plane and level finish. In the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.56. On the mound, curveball (66-67 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 77-79 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Kole Waterman, Victory Christian, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Began in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Level finish, long level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 77.05 mph. 67.07 mph bat speed average. 19.27 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.56 (60-yard).
FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2141; Avg 1910).
CB: 66-67 mph.
CH: 71-73 mph.
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Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2025) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. (66.4 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall athletic stance with a small load, then uses a leg kick. Barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Smooth athletic while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 81 mph; had athletic fluid footwork, soft consistent hands, and a quick clean exchange. Athletic capable from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 84 mph; showed sure hands, a lengthy natural exchange, and smooth athletic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. (Max spin 2157; Avg 2094).
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2025) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 190-pound. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays an an inside-out swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. From the outfield, his best throws to the bases were registered at 76 mph. Solid athletic in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 73 mph; has a clean fluid exchange, sure hands, and consistent feet. Glovework is shown out front In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.1. Solid athletic on the mound, showing good arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Has an athletic balance point. Lands closed with recoil finish. (Max spin 2072; Avg 1822).
Kole Waterman
Player Spotlight
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Edison, MI. 6-foot-3, 180-pound. Athletic at the plate, the left-handed hitter's 93 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (74.7 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive quick, displays a short rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. He showed tons of loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Capable confident In the infield, had a natural lengthy exchange, and consistent fluid footwork. Showed a quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.6 at the event. Athletic on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action with quick arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Showed an athletic tall balance point. Shows a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-80 mph; has running action and control in the zone. (Max spin 2154; Avg 2052). Had down in the zone control and tight action on his sharp curveball (66-0). (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921). Has deceiving action and in the zone command on his changeup (70-71).
Scout Evaluation
Kole Waterman, Edison, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 180-pound.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Explosive quick bat speed. Good extension on his finish, short rotational swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 88.5 mph. 74.7 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average. Ranks #1 with ev at the event.
Defense: (IF) Consistent fluid footwork, natural lengthy exchange. Capable confident.
Arm: Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Drop-and-drive up-tempo delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short arm action. Athletic tall balance point, a clean finish.
FB: T80. 78-80 mph. (Max spin 2154; Avg 2052). In the zone accuracy, running action.
CB: 66-0 mph. Down in the zone command, tight action, sharp movement. (Max spin 2007; Avg 1921).
CH: 70-71 mph. In the zone command, deceiving action.
Player Spotlight
Kole Waterman: LHP/1B, (2024) Victory Christian, MI. 6-foot-2, 170-pound. Fluid in the box, Waterman had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Has above average bat speed, long level swing plane and level finish. In the round he found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive approach. While in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.56. On the mound, curveball (66-67 mph), changeup (71-73 mph).Threw his fastball 77-79 mph.
Scout Evaluation
Kole Waterman, Victory Christian, 2024, MI
Position: LHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-2, 170-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Began in a tall stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a leg kick. Above average bat speed. Level finish, long level swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 87 mph exit velocity, average 77.05 mph. 67.07 mph bat speed average. 19.27 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 77 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.56 (60-yard).
FB: T79. 77-79 mph. (Max spin 2141; Avg 1910).
CB: 66-67 mph.
CH: 71-73 mph.