84.1
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
Brian
Atkinson
Rapid City (SD) (HS) • MN
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Post 22
6' 2" • 210LBS
R/R • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Rapid City Post 22
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.1 - 84.1
Velo Range
2/26/22
1920
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Changeup
76.9 - 78.5
Velo Range
8/20/23
1310
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Curveball
72.4 - 76.1
Velo Range
8/20/23
2106
Spin Rate (avg)
8/20/23
Slider
66 - 68
Velo Range
2/26/22
1543
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
288
Distance (max)
2/26/22
57
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.66
60
2/26/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
2/26/22
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OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.66
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.0
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.3
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.
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
23.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
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).
1920
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.
23.1
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).
74.3
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).
2106
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).
77.6
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).
1310
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
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).
1626
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.
19.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.1
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).
824
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).
67.0
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).
1543
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).
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.9
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 83.9
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,037
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
76.1
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 76.1
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
79.2
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 78.5
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,127
Spin Rate (max)
1,310
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
82.1 - 84.1
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,693
Spin Rate (max)
1,626
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.1
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.0
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,644
Spin Rate (max)
1,543
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.4
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.2
Velo Range
65.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,117
Spin Rate (max)
824
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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Brian Atkinson, Rapid City (SD) (SD), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Ranked 121st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-2, 210-pounds.
Delivery: Narrow and balanced start, side step and hands are over the top, tall balance position, works aggressively down the mound
Arm Action: RH. Long to short arm action, long behind from hand break, shortens to horizontal elbow, inline shoulders, low 3/4 slot
FB: T84, 82-84 mph. Heavy sink T2037, 1920 average rpm.
CB: 72-76 mph. Late 11/5 break T2270, 2106 average rpm.
SPLT: 77-79 mph. Late life, firm
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 195-pounds.
Defense: Starts.stops. Feet are active to route. Average glove, makes routine play.
Arm: INF - 76 mph. Effort in release
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Crouched body load and gets out on the front foot. Swings down, rolls hands and finishes high. Flashed occasional firm contact. Line drive and fly ball contact
Power: 81 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.66 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Narrow start and side step. Good pace to start and more aggressive down the mound.
Arm Action: Compact arm path, effort in release.
FB: T84.10, 82.1-84.1 mph. Running action
SL: 66.0-68.0 mph. 11/5 break, average shape
CH: 67.1-69.2 mph. Slight run