22
Hand Speed (max)
1/22/23
CLASS OF 2023
C
RHP
Brian
OConnell III
Tampa
Eastern Guilford (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: NCBA Golden Spikes
Eastern Guilford (HS) • NC
5' 10" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr 6mo
Travel Team: NCBA Golden Spikes
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/22/23
18.2
Rot. Acc (max)
1/22/23
63
Hard Hit %
5/28/22
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
5/28/22
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/28/22
362
Distance (max)
8/03/22
88
Sweet Spot %
5/28/22
7.25
60
7/28/22
4.05
30-yd
5/28/22
1.72
10-yd
5/28/22
18.7
Run speed (max)
5/28/22
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INF Velo
80
OF Velo
5/28/22
79
C Velo
1/22/23
1.98 - 2.05
Pop Time
7/28/22
Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
1/22/23
84 - 85
Velo Range
1/22/23
2064
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/23
Changeup
73.1 - 73.7
Velo Range
8/03/22
1787
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
Curveball
76 - 76
Velo Range
1/22/23
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
1/22/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.2
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.6
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.
Preseason All-State South
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day 2022: On Deck O's & NCBA Golden Spikes
Jun 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Carolina Trials: Charlotte
May 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.4
Exit Velocity (max)
90.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
275
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
Preseason All-State South
Jan 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Carolina Trials: Charlotte
May 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.8
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
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).
2064
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.
24.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1888
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
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).
1884
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.
23.6
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).
74.6
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).
1836
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).
73.4
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).
1787
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).
Preseason All-State South
Jan 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.4
Velocity (max)
84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.1
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 81.9
Velo Range
78.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.6
Velocity (max)
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,836
Spin Rate (max)
1,836
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 73.7
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,817
Spin Rate (max)
1,787
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2023
2022
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.33
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Preseason All-State South
Jan 22, 2023
Swift
2.19
RSi (max)
2.19
RSi (avg)
1,787
Jump Power (max)
28.3
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
Team Carolina Trials: Charlotte
May 28, 2022
Swift
1.72
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
2.48
RSi (max)
2.48
RSi (avg)
1,693
Jump Power (max)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
2022
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.
82.47
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.
79.93
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Preseason All-State South
Jan 22, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2023 PBR Events: Best Catcher Arms - Dec 27, 2023
- High School Preseason Previews: Catchers to Know - Feb 24, 2023
- Blast Leaderboard: Preseason All State South - Feb 3, 2023
- Preseason All-State South: Swift Athletics Leader Board - Feb 1, 2023
- Trending UP NC: JAN 30th - Jan 31, 2023
- Trackman Hitting Leaders: Preseason All State South - Jan 30, 2023
- Superlatives: Preseason All State South - Pitchers - Jan 30, 2023
- Superlatives: Preseason All State South - Position Players - Jan 27, 2023
- Podcast: The South Brought Talent! - Jan 26, 2023
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All-State South Pitchers - Jan 26, 2023
- Quick Hitters: Preseason All State South - Position Players - Jan 25, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: Preseason All State South - Jan 24, 2023
- Preseason All-State South: Outfielders & Catchers Preview - Jan 20, 2023
- Preseason All-State South: Pitchers Preview - Jan 19, 2023
- Podcast: The Boys Are Back - Jan 18, 2023
- Preseason All-State South: Schedule and Roster Preview - Jan 17, 2023
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- TrackMan Leaders - Team Beast Scout Day - Aug 17, 2022
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- Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - Position Players - Aug 9, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Statistical Leaders - Aug 8, 2022
- Top Prospect Games Roster & Schedule - Aug 2, 2022
- TrackMan Leaders: On Deck O's / NCBA Golden Spikes Hitters - Jun 14, 2022
- Statistical Leaders: On Deck Os / NCBA Golden Spikes Scout Day - Jun 9, 2022
- Trackman Hitting Leaders: Team Carolina Trials - Charlotte - Jun 6, 2022
- Quick Hitters: Team Carolina Trials - Charlotte - Position Players - Jun 2, 2022
- Statistical Breakdown: Team Carolina Trials - Charlotte - May 31, 2022
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