The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
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
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.
Tait Picot: 3B/2B, (2023) Rochester Adams, MI. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. Solid raw at the plate, Picot had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a small controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a short swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; had sure hands, smooth footwork, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. (Max spin ; Avg ).
3/06/21
Player Spotlight
Tait Picot: 2B/SS, (2023) Rochester Adams, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 93 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled slow load, then uses a short stride. Has explosive bat speed, simple upward swing plane and level finish. Barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 79 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.35. Fluid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point and even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 83 mph; had command low in the zone and sinking action with tight movement. He showed consistent command and gradual action on his 12/6 curveball (64-65). Threw a flat changeup (67-70) with fading action and sporadic command.
Scout Evaluation
Tait Picot, Rochester Adams, 2023, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a controlled slow load, then used a short stride. Explosive bat speed. Level finish, simple upward swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 87.14 mph. 63.65 mph bat speed average. 22.04 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.35 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T83. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 2280; Avg 2109). Low in the zone accuracy, sinking action, tight movement.
2/10/18 5-foot-6, 126 pound prospect sets up with a narrow stance using a small front leg lift and swinging uphill to make contact. Shows the ability to lift the ball using a max effort swing. In the field has a relaxed position sitting in a fielding stance allowing the ball deep into his body. Takes a skip step winding up and throwing form a high 3/4 arm angle. Behind the plate receives out front throwing down to 2B with a pushing arm action. On the mound is young, shows the ability to command the zone.
Inf velo: 66 mph
C velo: 64 mph Exit velo: 77 mph
Home to 1st: 4.19
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Tait Picot
Player Spotlight
Tait Picot: 3B/2B, (2023) Rochester Adams, MI. 5-foot-11, 180-pound. Solid raw at the plate, Picot had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.2 mph bat speed average). (21.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced stance with a small controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, displayed a short swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Raw smooth while in the infield, made throws up to 84 mph; had sure hands, smooth footwork, and a quick exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were quick. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Player Spotlight
Tait Picot: 2B/SS, (2023) Rochester Adams, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 93 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a controlled slow load, then uses a short stride. Has explosive bat speed, simple upward swing plane and level finish. Barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 79 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.35. Fluid on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a short arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed tall balance point and even shoulders. Shows an upright finish. Threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 83 mph; had command low in the zone and sinking action with tight movement. He showed consistent command and gradual action on his 12/6 curveball (64-65). Threw a flat changeup (67-70) with fading action and sporadic command.
Scout Evaluation
Tait Picot, Rochester Adams, 2023, MI
Position: 2B/SS
Body: 5-foot-11, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Began in a balanced stance with a controlled slow load, then used a short stride. Explosive bat speed. Level finish, simple upward swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 87.14 mph. 63.65 mph bat speed average. 22.04 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.35 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, short arm action. Tall balance point, even shoulders, an upright finish.
FB: T83. 78-81 mph. (Max spin 2280; Avg 2109). Low in the zone accuracy, sinking action, tight movement.
CB: 64-65 mph. Consistent command, gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 67-70 mph. Sporadic command, fading action, flat movement.
2/10/18
5-foot-6, 126 pound prospect sets up with a narrow stance using a small front leg lift and swinging uphill to make contact. Shows the ability to lift the ball using a max effort swing. In the field has a relaxed position sitting in a fielding stance allowing the ball deep into his body. Takes a skip step winding up and throwing form a high 3/4 arm angle. Behind the plate receives out front throwing down to 2B with a pushing arm action. On the mound is young, shows the ability to command the zone.
Inf velo: 66 mph
C velo: 64 mph
Exit velo: 77 mph
Home to 1st: 4.19