The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future. Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture. Hands get set at shoulder height with a with a tucked back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle. Slow loads weight into the back leg. Utilizes a kick stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone with a level bat path. Sees the ball deep into the zone with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball. Line drive approach and shows the ability to use the whole field. Maintains balance throughout the swing. Power: 93.28 max exit velocity, averaged 84.72 mph. 336’ max distance. Strength at contact with the hands. Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long and loose arm action. Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and good routes to the ball. Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and soft hands. Shows good lateral range and proper footwork around the bag. Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Step in front rocker style delivery with a slow and methodical pace. Works to a mid height balance point with smooth rhythm and quiet hands. Hands break from the glove cleanly at the top of the delivery. Drop and drive motion down the slope with good push off the rubber. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum headed towards the target. Long stride down the slope with good extension. Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the delivery. Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action. FB: T80.91, 75.56-80.91 mph. Shows good riding life through the zone with good command. T1902, 1675 average rpm. CB: mph. Developing spin with good shape and shows some late depth. Commands well to the glove side and down in the zone. T1517, 1517 average rpm.
5/29/18 A physically advanced frame with strength for his age at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an upright and back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses almost no stride and flat path through extension. In BP, shows a pull approach with pop and strength, some barrel control, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.45 60. Defensively, charges the ball very well in the outfield, shows good hands, and an athletic crow hop. Throws with a full and clean arm action coming through a slot, 77 mph with accuracy. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with a full and fluid arm action coming through a slot. Fastball sits 75-78 with slight arm side run. Changeup has late fade at 65-66 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball is still developing at 62-63 mph.
9-9-18 A physically advanced 6-foot, 170-pound frame with some strength. On the mound, the left-hander works from an average tempo delivery with a high leg kick before striding way down the mound. Arm action is long, fluid, and clean in the back before coming through a high- slot. Fastball sits 75-78 mph flashing run when down in the zone. Changeup sits 67-68 with occasional cut, mostly strikes. Curveball is developing, shows occasional 1/7 shape and slight depth at 59-60 mph. In the game, Welch struggled with command early but found the zone late and was able to retire the last three batters he faced.
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Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Athletic build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open stance with a narrow base and upright posture. Hands get set at shoulder height with a with a tucked back elbow and 45 degree barrel angle. Slow loads weight into the back leg. Utilizes a kick stride with lower half working rotationally through the zone into a firm front leg. Hands work quickly through the zone with a level bat path. Sees the ball deep into the zone with hands working hard to the inside part of the ball. Line drive approach and shows the ability to use the whole field. Maintains balance throughout the swing.
Power: 93.28 max exit velocity, averaged 84.72 mph. 336’ max distance. Strength at contact with the hands.
Arm: LH. INF - 79 mph. Over the top arm slot with a long and loose arm action.
Defense: Attacks the ball with active feet and good routes to the ball. Fields the ball out in front of the body with developing glove action and soft hands. Shows good lateral range and proper footwork around the bag.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Step in front rocker style delivery with a slow and methodical pace. Works to a mid height balance point with smooth rhythm and quiet hands. Hands break from the glove cleanly at the top of the delivery. Drop and drive motion down the slope with good push off the rubber. Works from the third base side of the rubber and strides directionally down the center of the mound with good momentum headed towards the target. Long stride down the slope with good extension. Maintains balance and athleticism throughout the delivery.
Arm Action: LH. High 3/4 arm slot with a clean arm action.
FB: T80.91, 75.56-80.91 mph. Shows good riding life through the zone with good command. T1902, 1675 average rpm.
CB: mph. Developing spin with good shape and shows some late depth. Commands well to the glove side and down in the zone. T1517, 1517 average rpm.
5/29/18
A physically advanced frame with strength for his age at 5-foot-11, 160-pounds. Offensively, the left-handed hitter bats from an upright and back leg heavy set-up with some rhythm throughout. Uses almost no stride and flat path through extension. In BP, shows a pull approach with pop and strength, some barrel control, 77 mph exit velo. Runs a 7.45 60. Defensively, charges the ball very well in the outfield, shows good hands, and an athletic crow hop. Throws with a full and clean arm action coming through a slot, 77 mph with accuracy. On the mound, works from an average tempo delivery with a full and fluid arm action coming through a slot. Fastball sits 75-78 with slight arm side run. Changeup has late fade at 65-66 mph, mostly strikes. Curveball is still developing at 62-63 mph.
9-9-18
A physically advanced 6-foot, 170-pound frame with some strength. On the mound, the left-hander works from an average tempo delivery with a high leg kick before striding way down the mound. Arm action is long, fluid, and clean in the back before coming through a high- slot. Fastball sits 75-78 mph flashing run when down in the zone. Changeup sits 67-68 with occasional cut, mostly strikes. Curveball is developing, shows occasional 1/7 shape and slight depth at 59-60 mph. In the game, Welch struggled with command early but found the zone late and was able to retire the last three batters he faced.