The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
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
Tyler Root: RHP/SS, (2021) Community Christian, OK. 6-foot, 180-pound lanky frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Has level swing plane, average bat speed and level finish. In his round he found some barrels. Line drive approach. Average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had sure hands, a packing exchange and average footwork. Showed a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Clocked a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash. Average on the mound, where he showed some arm speed, also used a long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-84 mph; keeps its plane. Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (69-71). His changeup (70-71) had fading action.
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Tyler Root: RHP/SS, (2021) Community Christian, OK. 6-foot, 180-pound lanky frame. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. Started in a balanced stance with a compact load, then used a leg kick to initiate his swing. Has level swing plane, average bat speed and level finish. In his round he found some barrels. Line drive approach. Average showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 86 mph; had sure hands, a packing exchange and average footwork. Showed a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Clocked a time of 7.25 in the 60-yard dash. Average on the mound, where he showed some arm speed, also used a long arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands soft with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 81-84 mph; keeps its plane. Shows gradual action on his 1/7 curveball (69-71). His changeup (70-71) had fading action.