86.4
Velocity (max)
6/13/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
SS
Joey
Helms
Mercyhurst University
Canal Winchester (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 187LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midwest Futures Ohio
Canal Winchester (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 187LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midwest Futures Ohio
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.4 - 86.2
Velo Range
6/13/22
2131
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/21
Changeup
79 - 82
Velo Range
7/07/22
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/21
Curveball
68 - 72
Velo Range
6/08/21
2285
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/21
Slider
64 - 65
Velo Range
1/23/21
2207
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/21
82.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/12/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.11
60
5/17/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/12/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.12
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.11
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.
9.1
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
2021
2020
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).
85.0
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).
1759
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.
20.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
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).
1883
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).
1682
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).
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
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).
2022
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.
24.3
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).
69.2
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).
2080
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).
1926
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).
65.4
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).
2207
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
1830
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.
22.5
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).
64.1
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).
2063
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).
2022 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
84.4 - 86.2
Velo Range
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
1,736
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 70.8
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,915
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 22, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.1
Velo Range
81.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,953
Spin Rate (max)
1,852
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.0
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.0
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.6
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,685
Spin Rate (max)
1,682
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
83.1 - 85.5
Velo Range
81.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,150
Spin Rate (max)
2,013
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.5
Velocity (max)
68.9 - 71.6
Velo Range
67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.4
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 75.4
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,083
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Columbus Cobras 2.13.21
Feb 12, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.6
Velocity (max)
81.9 - 83.4
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,131
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.3
Velocity (max)
64.0 - 67.2
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,325
Spin Rate (max)
2,285
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.3
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,045
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 81.9
Velo Range
2,141
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.4
Velocity (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.7
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 72.7
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,886
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.8
Velocity (max)
63.0 - 65.2
Velo Range
62.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,063
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
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
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.4
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.1
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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)
76.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 OHSBCA Underclassmen Showcase - Jun 22, 2022
- Results From 2022 Top Prospect Games - Jun 15, 2022
- 2022 Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 15, 2022
- Results From 2022 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Jan 24, 2022
- 2022 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Jan 24, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Central Ohio Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 12, 2022
- Results From 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Arms - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Analytics: The Bats - Jun 10, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Columbus Cobras - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Columbus Cobras - Feb 15, 2021
- 2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Jan 28, 2021
- Results From 2021 Central Ohio Preseason All-State - Jan 25, 2021
- 2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 15, 2020
- Results From 2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Jul 9, 2020
- 2020 Southern Ohio Top Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 9, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Underclass - Complete Evaluations - Mar 8, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Underclass Wrapup - An Opportunity To 'Show Their Skills' For Underclassmen - Feb 14, 2020
- 2020 Preseason All-State Underclass - Advanced Pitching Metrics - Feb 13, 2020
- Results from 2020 Preseason All-State Underclass - Feb 10, 2020
- 2019 Central Ohio Limited Series 16U/17U - Pitching Velocities - Jul 26, 2019
- 2019 Future 50 At Ohio State - Class Of 2023 - Complete Evaluations - Jul 2, 2019
- 2019 Future 50 At Ohio State - Class Of 2023 - Top Performers - Jun 14, 2019
- 2019 Future 50 At Ohio State - Class Of 2023 - Sneak Peek: The Arms - Jun 14, 2019
- Results from 2019 Future 50 At Ohio State - Class Of 2023 - Jun 13, 2019
- Junior Future Games Tryouts 1 - Complete Evaluations - Apr 5, 2018
- 2018 Junior Future Games Tryouts - Top Performers - Mar 8, 2018
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RHP/SS, (2023) Canal Winchester, OH. 6-foot, 190-pound solid build. Solid on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose compact arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Sat with his fastball at 84-86 mph; has a straight fastball that showed glove side control and slight running action. (Max spin 2002; Avg 1736). His tight curveball (67-70) has slurvey action. (Max spin 1914; Avg 1814).
Joey Helms: RHP/SS, (2023) Canal Winchester, OH. 6-foot, 180-pound. Solid on the mound, showing quick arm speed he used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Downhill shoulders with a athletic balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. Sat with his fastball at 83-84 mph. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 1953; Avg 1851). His 11/5 curveball (68-69) has slurvey action. (Max spin 2163; Avg 2086). His changeup (75-76) has fading action.
Joey Helms: RHP/SS, (2023) Canal Winchester, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. Solid in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Begins in an athletic open stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was efficient. In the round he found some barrels. Line drive approach. Solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; had a fluid exchange, soft hands, and consistent footwork. Recorded a time of 8.12 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, has good arm speed with a ¾ arm angle. Feel type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point. Curveball (64-67 mph), changeup (72-74 mph).Threw his fastball 82-85 mph.
Joey Helms: RHP/SS, (2023) Canal Winchester, OH. 5-foot-11, 175-pound. Above average on the mound, has a ¾ arm angle and good arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed in line shoulders. Changeup (71-73 mph), slider (64-65 mph).Produced a fastball that came in at 80-84 mph. Threw his 11/5 curveball (66-67) with consistent control.
Scouting Notes: Physical presence on the mound. Arm works well/ball comes out. Above average strength for class with fastball sitting in the low 80s. Spins an 11/5 breaker he drops in the zone regularly.
Fastball: 81-82mph.
Fastball Spin Rate: 1739-1834
Breaking Ball: 61-64mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate: 1877-2106
2/9/20 Pitching Delivery Notes: Helms throws from a high ¾ arm slot. His delivery isn’t particularly dynamic. Creates a downhill plane on his pitches. Fastball: The fastball was 77-79 mph and mostly true through the zone. Curveball: His breaking ball was 60-62 mph with slurvey shape and minimal bite. Pitch shows potential but needs to be thrown with more aggressiveness. Changeup: The changeup was 69-70 mph. Pitchability: Overall average feel for his stuff but there’s definitely more projection in there. Breaking ball presently is average but shows potential to develop into a quality offering.
Body Type: 5-foot-9, 130-pound athletic frame.
Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Rolls through his delivery with athletic actions. Ball comes out without a ton of effort. High-¾ right-hander with a clean arm that should see velo gains with maturity.
Fastball: 78-80 mph. Live pitch for class. Challenges hitters with the offering that he will use to either side of the plate.
Curveball: 58-62 mph. 11/5 big breaker that has gradual action to it.
Changeup: 66-67 mph. Loses a bit of arm speed on the pitch. Stuff wise it plays, showing late run/dive to it.
Pitchability: Ton of feel for the fastball with flashes of tossing the secondary stuff in the zone.
Additional Comments: Good size with a live fastball and more strength to come.
3/4/18
5-foot-6, 130 pounds with an athletic frame on the mound. The right handed pitcher throws through a 3/4 slot with short arm action. Uses some effort in delivery. Displays a solid three-pitch mix. Fastball displays quickness out of hand and creates some significant arm-side run at 65-68 mph. Breaking ball features gradual 10/4 movement while sitting 52-53 mph. Changeup is deceptive as he uses fastball arm speed, and the pitch sits 57-60 mph.