77
Velocity (max)
6/27/24
CLASS OF 2027
LHP
Drew
Dierks
Francis Howell (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball Kessler 15u
6' 2" • 155LBS
L/L • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: Legacy Baseball Kessler 15u
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
74 - 76
Velo Range
6/27/24
1863
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Changeup
64 - 66
Velo Range
2/19/24
1577
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Curveball
63 - 64
Velo Range
6/27/24
1635
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2024
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
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).
1863
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.
25.2
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).
57.2
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).
1635
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).
64.6
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).
1577
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).
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
75.8
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 75.0
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,937
Spin Rate (max)
1,863
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
58.0
Velocity (max)
56.6 - 57.8
Velo Range
54.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,682
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
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
65.5
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 65.5
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,644
Spin Rate (max)
1,577
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2024
Fastball
Hop+
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
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Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds.
Delivery: Controlled side-step delivery. Repeats well. Tall balance point, tall/fall, works downhill with easy actions.
Arm Action: LH. Long fluid 3/4 arm action.
FB: T76, 73-75 mph. Arm-side run. T1937, 1863 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Big 1/7 shape. Developing feel. T1682, 1635 average rpm.
CH: 64-66 mph. Heavy action. T1644, 1577 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP
Body: 6-1, 150-pounds.
Hit: LHH
Arm: LH.