20.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/21/20
CLASS OF 2021
OF
SS
Ethan
Spears
Ohio Northern University
Clay (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Demand Command Toledo 18U
Clay (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Demand Command Toledo 18U
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72
Bat Speed (max)
7/21/20
10.5
Rot. Acc (max)
7/21/20
-
Hard Hit %
97
Exit Velocity (max)
7/21/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.01
60
7/21/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
6/19/18
88
OF Velo
7/16/19
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
7/08/21
79 - 81
Velo Range
7/08/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 67
Velo Range
7/08/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2020
2019
2018
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.08
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.28
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
11.4
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Hitting
Hitting
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.7
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.
2020 Northern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
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
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 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 Miami Valley Preseason Preview - Complete Evaluations - Feb 6, 2020
- 2020 Miami Valley Preseason Preview - Quick Hits - Jan 27, 2020
- 2020 Miami Valley Preseason Preview - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Jan 23, 2020
- Results from 2020 Miami Valley Preseason Preview - Jan 21, 2020
- 2019 Top Prospect Games - Class of 2021 and 2022: Complete Evaluations - Aug 18, 2019
- Results from 2019 Top Prospect Games - Class of 2021 and 2022 - Jul 17, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Complete Evaluations - Jul 15, 2019
- Results from 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Jun 21, 2019
- 2019 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Top Performers - Jun 21, 2019
- 2018 Northern Ohio Prospect Games: Complete Evaluations - Jul 21, 2018
- 2018 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Top Performers - Jun 26, 2018
- 2018 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Sneak Peek - Jun 26, 2018
- Results from Ohio's 2018 Northern Ohio Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2018
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Hit: Right-handed hitter that starts in a balanced stance. Uses a smooth knee pinch during duiet back load to hands. Athletic dude with burst through the zone. All field abilities. Very solid round with easy jump.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Run producer.
Max BP Exit Velocity: 97mph.
Max BP Distance: 300ft.
Field: Moves well in the outfield. Athletic dude with ball skills.
Throw: Well above average arm for class.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
1/20/20 Position Player
Hit: One of the top bats we saw on the day. Easy, athletic swing with feel for contact. High barrel % with much more juice to come as he adds loft to stroke. All fields approach. High follow.
Power: Gap abilities.
Offensive Projection: Multiple roles. Good athlete with strength and bat speed.
Top Rapsodo BP Exit Velocity: 89.8
Top Rapsodo BP Distance: 270
Field: Talented defender. Moves well with above average athleticism. Ball skills are there.
Throw: Arm has a chance to be a big time tool. Ball jumps.
Defensive Projection: OF.
Body Type: 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic frame.
Swing Mechanics: Swings it from the right side, using a fluid/athletic load.
Hit: Loose, whippy swing with feel for contact. Good athlete with the ability to run into contact often. Stays inside the baseball well. Can get a bit tied up at times but still finds his way to contact. Natural tools are above average for class.
Power: 91.8 mph was top exit velocity in BP, living in the upper 80s. Easy gap pop.
Offensive Projection: Run producer potential.
Field: Easy actions in the outfield with ball skills on par for class. Maintains tempo into approach and through his one-handed play through.
Throw: Clean arm with jump out of the hand. 88 mph arm to home plate.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
Body Type: 6-foot-1, 165-pound athletic frame with room to add.
Swing Mechanics: Simple loading sequence that incorporates a back load to hands during his controlled stride.
Hit: Balanced launch. Athletic stroke with natural whip/burst to the barrel. Ball jumped to both sides of the field. Even more to come as he continues to add strength to frame. Swing showed up in game as well.
Power: Gap to gap. 92.5 off the bat in BP.
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles.
Run: 4.28. Above average runner.
Field: In the outfield he plays with rhythm and fluid actions. Hands work well. Looks comfortable out there. Solid defender.
Throw: 84 mph arm strength from the outfield. Loose arm that projects for more strength.
Defensive Projection: Multiple Spots.
A righty swinger that starts in a balanced setup. Good athlete with obvious projectability in the box. Movements are fluid and well timed prior to launch, creating both timing and balance. Strength stands out through zone as the ball jumps off his bat to both fields. One of the loudest BPs we saw on the day. Has a chance to be dynamic once he twitches up. In the infield he has fluid actions with the ability to move out of his funnel and maintain them. Ball skills are developing. Skill set profiles at third base presently.
Home to 1st: 4.59
Infield Velocity: 71
Exit Velocity: 77