24.1
Hand Speed (max)
1/17/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
Michael
Russ
Findlay
Alter (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Russo 18U
Alter (HS) • OH
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Russo 18U
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/17/22
57
Hard Hit %
1/17/22
97
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
334
Distance (max)
2/19/23
70
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
6.87
60
2/19/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
1/17/22
82
OF Velo
2/19/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
7/08/21
75 - 77
Velo Range
7/08/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
62 - 65
Velo Range
7/08/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
14.1
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
334
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
197
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.2
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).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 17, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.3
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.3
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.
2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 17, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
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).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 20, 2023
- 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Jan 20, 2022
- Results From 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State - Jan 18, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Miami Valley Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 12, 2022
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Michael Russ: OF/SS, (2024) Archbishop Alter, OH. 6-foot-1, 175-pound lanky athletic frame. (72.3 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Started in an open crouched stance with a rhythmic load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was electric, had a short uphill swing plane and high finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable advanced in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; has smooth feet, next level consistent hands, and a quick clean exchange. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front to the side. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot with a loose arm action. Displayed speed and athleticism at the event, recording a 60 time of 6.87.
Michael Russ: OF/SS, (2024) Archbishop Alter High School, OH. 6-foot, 160-pound. At the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 95 mph. (63.3 mph bat speed average). (21.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a crouched open stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled long stride. Bat speed is developing explosive, displays an upward level swing plane and good extension on his high finish. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 78 mph; has firm sure hands, choppy in control feet, and a lengthy clean exchange. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 80 mph; has consistent aggressive feet, sure firm hands, and a quick twitchy exchange. Glovework was used out front. He ran a 3.96 30 yard dash.