The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
Simon Yoakum: LHP/OF, (2022) Rolla, MO. 6-foot, 175-pound slim frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a crouched stance with a low load, then uses a leg kick to start his swing. Had above average bat speed, rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls during the round. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands and quick feet. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 80 mph; has a clean exchange, quick feet and sure hands. Used a low ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a time of 7.56 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph; had a straight fastball that showed running action and commanded the zone. He has some action on his slider (66-68).
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Simon Yoakum: LHP/OF, (2022) Rolla, MO. 6-foot, 175-pound slim frame. During batting practice, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 87 mph. Begins in a crouched stance with a low load, then uses a leg kick to start his swing. Had above average bat speed, rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up some balls during the round. Pull side approach. Solid in the infield, displayed a velocity of 80 mph; has a clean exchange, sure hands and quick feet. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 80 mph; has a clean exchange, quick feet and sure hands. Used a low ¾ slot and a short arm action. Clocked a time of 7.56 in the 60-yard dash. Projectable on the mound, showing good arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-78 mph; had a straight fastball that showed running action and commanded the zone. He has some action on his slider (66-68).