88
Velocity (max)
9/08/23
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
Bret
Baldus
Lake Land JC
Avon (HS) • OH
6' 6" • 195LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Ohio Elite - Schuch
Avon (HS) • OH
6' 6" • 195LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Ohio Elite - Schuch
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.4 - 87
Velo Range
9/08/23
2386
Spin Rate (avg)
9/08/23
Changeup
77.8 - 80.2
Velo Range
9/08/23
1732
Spin Rate (avg)
9/08/23
Curveball
72.4 - 74.4
Velo Range
10/06/21
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
10/06/21
Slider
75.9 - 76.3
Velo Range
10/06/21
2183
Spin Rate (avg)
10/06/21
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/14/21
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/21/20
345
Distance (max)
7/21/20
57
Sweet Spot %
2/14/21
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/14/21
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/21/20
24.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/21
33
Hard Hit %
7/21/20
7.26
60
7/21/20
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30-yd
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10-yd
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Run speed (max)
Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.26
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.
12.8
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.1
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).
93.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
345
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.8
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.
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
165
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.1
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.
25.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.3
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.
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
25.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
25.3
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
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).
2386
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.
27.7
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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).
1732
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).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
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).
2318
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.
27.1
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).
73.5
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).
2182
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).
77.9
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).
1274
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Slider
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).
2183
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: Lake Land JC / Olney JC Scout Day
Sep 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
85.4 - 87.0
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,465
Spin Rate (max)
2,386
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
81.3
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,779
Spin Rate (max)
1,732
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IL: SWIC JC/Kaskaskia JC Scout Day
Oct 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
85.0 - 86.3
Velo Range
89.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,377
Spin Rate (max)
2,318
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.4
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 74.4
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,217
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.4
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.3
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,244
Spin Rate (max)
2,183
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.9
Velocity (max)
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,274
Spin Rate (max)
1,274
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.4
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 85.2
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,134
Spin Rate (max)
2,043
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 69.6
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,016
Spin Rate (max)
1,984
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.7
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 71.7
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,772
Spin Rate (max)
1,757
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,500
Spin Rate (max)
1,500
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Scout Day: Ohio Elite North 2.14.21
Feb 14, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois JUCO Scout Days: Uncommitted Pitchers - Nov 6, 2023
- 2021 Scout Day: Ohio Elite North - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Ohio Elite North - Feb 16, 2021
- 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 27, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 27, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jul 23, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Preseason Preview - Complete Evaluations - Feb 29, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Preseason Preview - Quick Hits - Feb 16, 2020
- 2020 Northern Ohio Preseason Preview - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Feb 13, 2020
- Results from 2020 Northern Ohio Preseason Preview - Feb 10, 2020
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Bret Baldus, RHP, Avon (OH), 2021
Towering 6-foot-6, 195-pound frame, high waist with evenly proportioned weight. Controlled leg-lift into a slightly coiled balance point, over the top release. Fastball worked in the 85-87 mph range with over 2500 RPM at times with slight run and carry. Changeup worked in the 77-80 mph range with over 15” of run at times.
Towering 6-foot-6, 195-pound frame, high waist with evenly proportioned weight. Controlled leg-lift into a slightly coiled balance point, over the top release. Fastball worked in the 85-87 mph range with over 2500 RPM at times with slight run and carry. Changeup worked in the 77-80 mph range with over 15” of run at times.
Bret Baldus: RHP/OF, (2021) Avon, OH. 6-foot-7, 190-pound projectable frame. At the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 95 mph. Starts in an athletic stance with a high quick load, then uses a toe tap. Bat speed is average and uses a level swing plane. On the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Threw his fastball 84-85 mph; showed running action and arm side command. Threw a 11/5 curveball (68-69) with plus action. Had arm side command and fading action on his changeup (76-77). Shows a 11/5 slider (69-70) with plus action.
Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in an upright setup. Long lever bat who can do damage when he gets extended. Physical over speed stroke presently. Flashed gap abilities.
Power: Ball jumps, easy gap abilities with more to come.
Offensive Projection: Middle ceiling.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 93mph.
Max BP Distance: 334ft.
Scouting Notes: Not hard to see the upside with Baldus. 6-foot-7, up to 84mph with feel for the zone. Everything is downhill and velocity plays up. Secondary stuff was average and will need to come a long prior to the collegiate level but that length/velocity will put college coaches in the stands.
Fastball: 83-85mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 2058-2209
Breaking Ball: 71-73mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 2113-2142
2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Tall/lanky build with room to grow. Shows a fast tempo delivery with a short quick arm action out of the high ¾ slot. Stays closed through his delivery.
Fastball: Comes through the zone with some zip at 83mph, inconsistent with arm side run and accuracy.
Curveball: 12/6 break at 68mph. Slows arm speed down and struggles with accuracy.
Changeup: Keeps arm speed the same. Ball shows some vertical sink to it at 74mph.
2.20.19 - 6-foot-4, 180-pound, right-handed pitcher, lanky, long-limbed frame. Tilt and topple style, tall and coiled balance, high front side, closed shouldered, strides slightly closed, some athleticism in finish. Early draw out of glove, short, two-part arm action, over the top slot with some looseness out front, regular effort. Fastball played straight with run at times, some tilt, 75-78 mph, topped 79 mph. Curveball, gradual 12/6 break, slows arm, 61-63 mph. Slider, same shape and action as curve, flashed depth, 59-61 mph. Changeup, near fastball arm speed, some vertical depth, 66-68 mph.