The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.43
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.
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
Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (54.0 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
2/19/22
Player Spotlight
Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. Smooth during batting practice, Olsen had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (56.6 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Has a short swing plane, quick flashed bat speed and balanced finish. He barreled up a few balls during the round. Up the middle approach. Smooth confident while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; shows quick feet, consistent hands, and a quick exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Clocked a time of 7.43 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. He has even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; has tight slight running action and command both sides of the plate in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). His 10/4 curveball (66-67) showed arm side up in the zone control and late action. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062). Shows down in the zone control and tight action on his 10/4 changeup (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Maxwell Olsen, Saranac, 2024, MI
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Starts in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Quick flashed bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 80.1 mph. 56.6 mph bat speed average. 18.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Smooth confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off an athletic finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). Both sides of the plate in the zone accuracy, tight slight running action, tight movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. Arm side up in the zone command, late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062).
CH: 73-74 mph. Down in the zone control, tight action, 10/4 movement.
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Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. (54.0 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Maxwell Olsen: SS/2B, (2024) Saranac, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. Smooth during batting practice, Olsen had a max exit velocity of 84 mph. (56.6 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a toe tap controlled stride. Has a short swing plane, quick flashed bat speed and balanced finish. He barreled up a few balls during the round. Up the middle approach. Smooth confident while in the infield, made throws up to 74 mph; shows quick feet, consistent hands, and a quick exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Clocked a time of 7.43 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, used a short quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing quick arm speed. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. He has even shoulders with an strong balance point. Lands square with a falling off an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 74-76 mph; has tight slight running action and command both sides of the plate in the zone with tight movement. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). His 10/4 curveball (66-67) showed arm side up in the zone control and late action. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062). Shows down in the zone control and tight action on his 10/4 changeup (73-74).
Scout Evaluation
Maxwell Olsen, Saranac, 2024, MI
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-10, 140-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Smooth. Starts in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a toe tap controlled stride. Quick flashed bat speed. Balanced finish, short swing. Up the middle approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity, average 80.1 mph. 56.6 mph bat speed average. 18.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Consistent hands, quick footwork, quick exchange. Smooth confident. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 74 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.43 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Tilt-and-topple delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, short quick arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands square, a falling off an athletic finish.
FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1915; Avg 1784). Both sides of the plate in the zone accuracy, tight slight running action, tight movement.
CB: 66-67 mph. Arm side up in the zone command, late action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 2117; Avg 2062).
CH: 73-74 mph. Down in the zone control, tight action, 10/4 movement.