The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.64
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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
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.
Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 62 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.64. Confident solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a short quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Downhill shoulders and a low strong balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2001; Avg 1954).
1/16/23
Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 73 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2098; Avg 1963). Has gradual action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2177; Avg 2108). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2150).
1/17/22
Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 177-pound. At the plate, Schmitmeyer had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow closed stance with a quick handsy load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, has an upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Changeup (64-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1888). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (63-64). (Max spin 2107; Avg 2017). His knuckleball had deceiving action. He ran a 4.76 30 yard dash.
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Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (59.8 mph bat speed average). (19.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall open stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed was developing, displayed a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 62 mph. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.64. Confident solid on the mound, showed developing arm speed, also used a short quick arm action and an over-the-top arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Downhill shoulders and a low strong balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2001; Avg 1954).
Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 180-pound. (65.7 mph bat speed average). (20.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed was quick, used a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Solid in the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 73 mph; had soft hands, a natural exchange, and consistent footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a high ¾ slot and a quick arm action. On the mound, showed consistent arm speed with a high ¾ arm angle and a clean arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2098; Avg 1963). Has gradual action on his 1/7 curveball. (Max spin 2177; Avg 2108). Had late action on his 2/8 slider. (Max spin 2197; Avg 2150).
Alex Schmitmeyer: LHP/1B, (2024) Minster, OH. 5-foot-8, 177-pound. At the plate, Schmitmeyer had an exit velocity of 84 mph. (62.6 mph bat speed average). (19.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow closed stance with a quick handsy load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is developing, has an upward swing plane and good extension on his high finish. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Changeup (64-65 mph). Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph. Has running action. (Max spin 1965; Avg 1888). Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (63-64). (Max spin 2107; Avg 2017). His knuckleball had deceiving action. He ran a 4.76 30 yard dash.