91
Velocity (max)
10/03/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
3B
Ty
Van Valkenburg
SAUGERTIES SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (HS) • NY
6' 4" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Northeast Pride ‘25 National
6' 4" • 205LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Northeast Pride ‘25 National
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
90 - 91
Velo Range
10/03/24
2322
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Changeup
75.2 - 75.9
Velo Range
3/04/23
1812
Spin Rate (avg)
6/08/22
Curveball
76 - 77
Velo Range
10/03/24
2251
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
8/16/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/04/23
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/08/22
336
Distance (max)
6/08/22
82
Sweet Spot %
6/08/22
25
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
77
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/21
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/08/22
40
Hard Hit %
3/04/23
7.94
60
6/08/22
4.33
30-yd
7/05/22
1.87
10-yd
7/05/22
16.6
Run speed (max)
7/05/22
85
INF Velo
6/08/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
251
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.9
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).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.7
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
283
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.9
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.
2023 Northeast Pride Scout Day (Preseason)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
251
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northeast Pride Scout Day (Summer)
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Capital Region
Feb 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
255
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
22.1
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.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.7
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.
2022 Northeast Pride Scout Day (Summer)
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
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
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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).
2322
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.
26.4
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).
72.2
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).
2251
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).
75.5
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).
1782
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2180
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.
27.3
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).
66.9
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).
1906
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).
73.3
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).
1812
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
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).
2134
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.
27.0
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).
65.8
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).
1840
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).
2023 Northeast Pride Scout Day (Preseason)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
88.4
Velocity (max)
87.5 - 88.4
Velo Range
87.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,392
Spin Rate (max)
2,322
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
72.5
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,258
Spin Rate (max)
2,251
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
75.9
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 75.9
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,796
Spin Rate (max)
1,782
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 80.0
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,214
Spin Rate (max)
2,090
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 69.0
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,894
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Northeast Pride Scout Day (Summer)
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 84.5
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,475
Spin Rate (max)
2,315
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,149
Spin Rate (max)
2,032
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,848
Spin Rate (max)
1,812
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
79.9
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.4
Velo Range
78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,335
Spin Rate (max)
2,239
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 67.7
Velo Range
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,950
Spin Rate (max)
1,759
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Last Chance Preview - Downstate
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.9
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,228
Spin Rate (max)
2,134
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 66.9
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.33
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.94
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.
2022 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.33
30-yd
8.02
60-yd
16.6
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1,366
Jump Power (max)
21.1
Jump Height (max)
20.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
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.
65.5
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Physical: 6-foot-2, 190 pounds; Long, lean build.
Offensively: LHH. Slightly open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a finish around the back. More ground balls than line drives and fly balls with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman. quick hands with plus bat to ball abilities.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands are soft while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots. INF - 80 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Mid chest leg drive with a full coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing effortless and fluid actions; standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-79 MPH; life through the zone with high spin. CB: 65-68 MPH; slurve like action.
Physical: 6-foot-2, 170 pounds; Average, long build. 8.17 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Lifts hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a strong lower half. Showed a downward swing path with a finish around the back. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while choppy. Hands are out in front while funnelling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 77 MPH.
Pitching: Van Valkenburg uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing showing some scap load, while working through a standard 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 80 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; arm side run. CB: 64-77 MPH; slurve like action.