89.4
Velocity (max)
9/24/20
CLASS OF 2018
RHP
RHP
Alex
Scherer
John A. Logan JC
Cathedral (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 24yr 1mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Cathedral (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 24yr 1mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls
Rankings
2018 National
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2018 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.6 - 89.4
Velo Range
9/24/20
1961
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/20
Changeup
86.6 - 88.3
Velo Range
9/24/20
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/20
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
9/24/20
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
9/24/20
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2020
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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).
1961
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.
22.0
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).
76.0
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).
2096
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.4
Splitter
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).
1892
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR IL: John A. Logan JC Scout Day
Sep 24, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
89.4
Velocity (max)
88.6 - 89.4
Velo Range
87.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
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)
74.9 - 77.0
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,096
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Splitter
88.3
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 88.3
Velo Range
86.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,703
Spin Rate (max)
1,892
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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10/8/17: 6-foot-4, 180 pound pitcher sat 83-86 with late run on the fastball. Unsigned senior showcased a more filled in frame with some late movement on pitches. Has slightly closed setup and load, lands squared and in line. Throws from a high 3/4 slot with short arm swing. Finishes upright, falls off at times. Slider has 10/4 shape with some late depth. Missed arm side at times but showed flashes it being an out pitch. Change-up had some late depth and fade.
2/26/17: The 6-foot-4, 180 pound right-handed pitcher sat 82-84, hitting 84 several times on the mound today. Short, high 3/4 arm action with some arm speed. Some rhythm down the mound, hips open late. Athletic finish. Some run on the fastball. Split-changeup has some late depth and arm side run at 78-80. Breaking ball has 10/4 shape with late break at 70-72. Showed flashes of being a true out pitch.
2/19/17: 6-foot-4, 180 pound, long, lean frame. Offensively, hits form an open setup. Loads back, small leg trigger for timing. Short stride. Hands drop a little during the load. Uphill swing plane, average bat speed. 1-handed finish. Average lower half, maintains balance throughout the swing. Registered a high exit velocity of 91 mph. Defensively, long, high ¾ to ¾ arm action. Throws topped out at 89 mph. Showcased sure hands, slow exchange. Ran a 7.23 laser-timed 60 yard dash.
2/21/16: 6-foot-3, 150 pound RHP pitches from a short, 3/4 arm action. Stiff arm action. Choppy rhythm. Slight inward turn in the delivery. Good direction. Finishes upright. FB was 74-77. Breaking ball shows gradual movement at 63-65. CH was 71-72. FIELDING- From the OF was 81 from a low 3/4 slot. Showcased fluid feet with some athleticism. INF-short armaction, low 3/4 slot. Average hands. Ran a 7.53-60. At the plate hits from an open setup. Loads back, hands drop. Leg kick. Works uphill. Average bat speed. High exit velo of 77.
9/20/15: PITCHING- 6-foot-2, 145 pound righty pitches from a ¾ slot with average arm speed. Pie type arm action. Tilt/topple delivery with regular effort. Shoulders are level and has good direction. Fastball has some run at 72-75 and thrown for a strike. Breaking ball has gradual movement from a 10/4 shape at 61-62. Changeup is 68-69.
Lanky, 6-foot-2, 145 pounds, showcased sure hands in the OF with average actions. Short arm action at 78 mph with some accuracy. Ran a 7.75-60. Offensively hits out of a balanced setup with slight load back. Stride is long. Good balance in the swing. Average bat speed with short path to the baseball. Pull-side hitter. Recorded a high exit velocity of 73 mph of the tee.