84.7
Velocity (max)
7/13/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
SS
Carter
Tower
Wisconsin-La Crosse
Oconomowoc (HS) • WI
6' 6" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Stiks Academy
Oconomowoc (HS) • WI
6' 6" • 180LBS
R/R • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Stiks Academy
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 85
Velo Range
7/13/21
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
Changeup
71 - 75
Velo Range
2/17/19
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
74 - 77
Velo Range
7/14/21
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
3/21/21
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/21/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/21/21
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/21/21
18.5
Rot. Acc (max)
3/21/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.59
60
3/21/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
3/21/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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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)
7.59
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
9.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.5
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.
Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.5
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).
1870
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.
22.4
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).
74.4
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).
1933
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).
74.2
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).
1134
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).
Top Prospect - Milwaukee (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.7
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.6
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
77.0
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,931
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Milwaukee Preseason I.D.
Mar 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
83.8
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.7
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,932
Spin Rate (max)
1,868
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.2 - 74.0
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,939
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.2
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,346
Spin Rate (max)
1,134
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Wisconsin Class of 2022 Rankings: Just Missed - Dec 6, 2019
- Underclass Games: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 12, 2019
- PBR at The Rock 15U: Scout Blog - Jun 25, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Top Overall Prospects - Mar 22, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Pitcher Analysis - Mar 21, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Infielder Anaylsis - Mar 19, 2019
- West Milwaukee Preseason I.D.: Quick Hits - Feb 19, 2019
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On the bump for STiKS, during the second day of the PBR Badger State Battle, Tower is a name set to rise in our updated 2022 rankings shortly at the summer’s conclusion. The 6-foot-6, 180-pound right-hander worked in an 83-85 mph fastball early, dialing it down to 80-82 mph as his start went on. He heavily attacked the lower quadrant of the zone, getting plenty of ground balls, allowing just one hit across four innings.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 150-pounds. Extra-long frame, thin build.
Delivery: Upright, tall and fall delivery, regular effort, works on line and lands square, upright finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw, works out of 3/4 slot, showed occasional extension out front.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Played with sinking action, occasional run and showed control.
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 shape, slurve type action.
6-foot-4, 150-pound two-way player, extra long and thin frame, projects. Best profile is on the mound, tall and fall delivery, closed toe landing. Arm action is loose, short draw, long with loose finish out front, high ¾ to ¾ slot, projects. Fastball flashed sink and run to arm side, 78-79 mph. Curveball played laterally, slurve type, tend to pull, 68-71 mph, may project for a slider down the road. Changeup fades, 71-75 mph. Runs an 8.06 in the 60. Right-handed hitter, balanced stance, leg kick trigger. Path has length, occasional line drive contact. 73 mph exit velocity from the tee. Defensively profiles at a corner infield spot, showed some actions, rangy at times. Long arm, 74 mph across.