23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/17/24
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Max
Shepherd
Liberty North (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 165.1LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Engaged Athletics
6' 1" • 165.1LBSR/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Engaged Athletics
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/03/24
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/24
-
Hard Hit %
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
8/03/24
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
316
Distance (max)
8/03/24
67
Sweet Spot %
2/17/24
7.44
60
8/03/24
4.12
30-yd
8/03/24
1.79
10-yd
8/03/24
18.5
Run speed (max)
8/03/24
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
2/17/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
2/17/24
82.7 - 85.4
Velo Range
2/17/24
1919
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Changeup
74.2 - 77.5
Velo Range
8/03/24
1623
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
64.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
8/03/24
1824
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Slider
-
Velo Range
1694
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
11.7
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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.
Central Region Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Engaged Athletics Scout Day
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
273
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.1
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.
Central Region Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Engaged Athletics Scout Day
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
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).
1821
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.
22.6
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).
68.3
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).
1788
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.2
Changeup
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).
1588
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
Slider
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).
1694
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Central Region Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 82.1
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,053
Spin Rate (max)
1,796
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.3
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,958
Spin Rate (max)
1,778
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.5
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 77.5
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,668
Spin Rate (max)
1,579
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Engaged Athletics Scout Day
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
85.8
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 85.4
Velo Range
82.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,028
Spin Rate (max)
1,919
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 69.9
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,920
Spin Rate (max)
1,824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.4
Velocity (max)
68.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,694
Spin Rate (max)
1,694
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.2
Velocity (max)
1,623
Spin Rate (max)
1,623
Spin Rate (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.44
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Central Region Super Sophomore Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2024
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.44
60-yd
18.5
Run speed (max)
1.87
RSi (max)
29.9
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
2024
Edge Score
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.
64.97
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
2/17/24
RHP/OF Max Shepherd (Liberty North, 2027) is an athletic 5-foot-11, 180-pound freshman that looked the part on both sides of the ball at Saturday’s event. Still developing strength, Shepherd was 83-85 mph with his fastball, peaking at 86 mph with a loose, whippy, low ¾ arm slot while also mixing in a curveball/slider/changeup mix. Offensively, Shepherd swung a right-handed barrel that drove balls through the middle of the field while posting a 85 mph infield velocity to pair.
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Grip Strgth (RH)
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.