79
Velocity (max)
9/11/20
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
1B
Michael
Balnis
Cazenovia College
Hicksville (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/L • 20yr
Travel Team: Long Island Elite
Hicksville (HS) • NY
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/L • 20yr
Travel Team: Long Island Elite
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 79
Velo Range
9/11/20
1830
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/21
Changeup
69 - 70
Velo Range
4/01/21
1700
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/21
Curveball
67 - 69
Velo Range
9/11/20
1710
Spin Rate (avg)
4/01/21
Slider
62.7 - 64
Velo Range
6/30/21
1692
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/21
74
Exit Velocity (max)
4/01/21
64.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/01/21
223
Distance (max)
4/01/21
30
Sweet Spot %
4/01/21
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
4/01/21
65
Bat Speed (max)
4/01/21
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
4/01/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.87
60
4/01/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
65
INF Velo
4/01/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
8.3
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
42.2
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.
2021 Long Island Elite Scout Day
Apr 1, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
74.0
Exit Velocity (max)
64.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
2021 Long Island Elite Scout Day
Apr 1, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
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).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
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).
1814
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.
25.0
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).
63.8
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).
1710
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).
70.1
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).
1700
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.3
Slider
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).
1692
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 NYS Games (Session 2)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.2
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.8
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,010
Spin Rate (max)
1,807
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
64.6
Velocity (max)
62.7 - 64.1
Velo Range
60.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,933
Spin Rate (max)
1,693
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Long Island Elite Scout Day
Apr 1, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 75.2
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,911
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.2
Velocity (max)
63.1 - 64.2
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,738
Spin Rate (max)
1,710
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.1
Velocity (max)
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,700
Spin Rate (max)
1,700
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
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)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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Physical: Durable, thick frame at 6-0, 215lbs, using strength in the movements.
Pitching: LHP - Short and quick, compact delivery, finding a balanced stack position before separating and making his move down the slope. Strike-thrower able to repeat well with a moderate takeaway and H ¾ release, filling up the zone at 77-78 mph (natural cut). Added in a quality 67-69 mph CB with 1/7 tilt and leverage out of the hands, gaining depth late in its descent. Then mixed a 69-71 mph CH with killed spin and some deception.