Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

RHP
OF

Elijah
Powell

Albany Academy (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Upper Deck Titans
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

79.4
Velocity (max)
3/10/24
79 - 81
Velo Range
7/25/24
1747
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Changeup

68.9 - 71.1
Velo Range
3/10/24
1634
Spin Rate (avg)
2/22/23

Curveball

65 - 67
Velo Range
7/25/24
1958
Spin Rate (avg)
3/10/24

Slider

71 - 73
Velo Range
7/25/24
1955
Spin Rate (avg)
2/23/22
Power
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/23/22
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/23/22
292
Distance (max)
6/27/22
78
Sweet Spot %
6/27/22
Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/27/22
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/27/22
20.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/27/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.94
60
6/27/22
4.34
30-yd
2/22/23
1.85
10-yd
6/27/22
17.2
Run speed (max)
6/27/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
3/10/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2022
2021
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Outfield Velocity
83.0
Outfield Velocity
78.0
60 Yard Dash
8.80
Outfield Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
9.5

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
81.5
Exit Velocity Avg
68.9
Distance Max
270
Distance Avg
161
Launch Angle Avg
21.3
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.1
Exit Velocity Avg
71.5
Distance Max
275
Distance Avg
202
Launch Angle Avg
30.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.4
Exit Velocity Avg
75.3
Distance Max
292
Distance Avg
182
Launch Angle Avg
18.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
77.2
Distance Max
202
Distance Avg
87
Launch Angle Avg
2.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
68.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
79.8
Exit Velocity (max)
72.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region
Feb 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 All-Stars Academy Scout Day
Sep 18, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
202
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
18.3
Bat Speed Max
67.8
Bat Speed Avg
63.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
17.8
Bat Speed Max
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
61.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
18.3
Bat Speed Max
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
62.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.2
Hand Speed Avg
17.5
Bat Speed Max
60.5
Bat Speed Avg
59.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region
Feb 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
63.7
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 All-Stars Academy Scout Day
Sep 18, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.2
Hand Speed (max)
17.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.5
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1747
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1958
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.0
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1559
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
78.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1540
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
19.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1460
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1634
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1546
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1745
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1500
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
61.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1955
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1627
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1458
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
58.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1940
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2024 Western New England Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 79.4
Velo Range
79.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,910
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 66.4
Velo Range
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,958
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
71.1
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.1
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,567
Spin Rate (max)
1,559
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,610
Spin Rate (max)
1,540
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.4
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 64.3
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,510
Spin Rate (max)
1,460
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.4
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,666
Spin Rate (max)
1,634
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
71.3
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.8
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,577
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 63.4
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,755
Spin Rate (max)
1,745
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region
Feb 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
74.8
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,710
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
61.9
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 61.7
Velo Range
57.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,992
Spin Rate (max)
1,955
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.3
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,562
Spin Rate (max)
1,500
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 All-Stars Academy Scout Day
Sep 18, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
71.0
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,787
Spin Rate (max)
1,627
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
59.5
Velocity (max)
58.5 - 59.4
Velo Range
55.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,971
Spin Rate (max)
1,940
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.9
Velocity (max)
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,458
Spin Rate (max)
1,458
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region
Feb 23, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 All-Stars Academy Scout Day
Sep 18, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2021
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
70.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
65.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
59.5
Northeast World Series (Upperclass)
Jul 25, 2024
Pitching
79 - 81
FB
65 - 67
CB
71 - 73
SL
2021 All-Stars Academy Scout Day
Sep 18, 2021
Pitching
71
Max FB
70 - 71
FB
65 - 66
CH
59 - 60
SL

Game Performance

2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.34
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.85
30 Yard Dash
4.38
60 Yard Dash
7.94
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2023 Preseason ID: Capital Region
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.34
30-yd
16.5
Run speed (max)
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.38
30-yd
7.94
60-yd
17.3
Run speed (max)
7.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.16
RSi (max)
1.16
RSi (avg)
1,083
Jump Power (max)
21.7
Jump Height (max)
21.5
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
75.65
Edge Score
71.71

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 27, 2022
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

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Comments

3/10/24

Elijah Powell: RHP/OF, (2025) Albany Academy, NY. 183-pound solid frame. Capable at the plate, Powell had a max exit velocity of 82 mph. (63.2 mph bat speed average). (18.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small stride. Bat speed was developing, showed a long flat swing plane and good extension on his finish. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Line drive approach. Projectable recorded an outfield position velocity of 87 mph; had developing consistent footwork, developing soft hands, and a natural exchange. Laterally, movements were developing and fielded the ball to the side. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a ¾ slot with a quick arm action. Projectable on the mound, using a consistent quick arm action he showed developing quick arm speed from a ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher and uses max effort. Displays in line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 78-79 mph; showed running sinking action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1909; Avg 1746). Has sweeping action and glove side around the zone control on his curveball (65-66). (Max spin 1992; Avg 1957). Showed gradual fading action and arm side command on his changeup (70-71). 


2/22/23

Physical: 5-foot-9, 155 pounds; Slight,  build. 4.34 30 yd dash.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a two handed finish.  More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 83 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while showing choppy feet. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 83 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 78 MPH, while sitting 76 - 78 MPH; arm side run. CB: 62 - 64 MPH; 11-5 shape.  CH: 70 MPH; fading action. 

6/27/22

Physical: 5-foot-9, 155 pounds; Athletic, proportional build. 7.94 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 80 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are off to the side while staying low during transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 77 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly open. Long arm swing while arm wraps behind the body; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 71 MPH, while sitting 69-71 MPH. CB: 62-63 MPH. 

2/23/22

Physical: 5-foot-9, 145 pounds; Lean, athletic build.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish.  More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front with a seamless transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot.  OF - 78 MPH.

Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; high 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 75 MPH, while sitting 73-74 MPH; heavy through the zone.  SL: 61-62 MPH; slurve like. CH: 65-66 MPH; arm side sink.

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