Prep Baseball Report

5280 Spotlight Finley Bates


Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

Our 5280 Spotlight series highlights our Colorado players who are elevating their game. The Colorado off-season can produce some eye popping results in development.  The Colorado Futures team was loaded with some of the best 2022's and 2023's in the state.  Finley Bates, 2023,  is the type of player that will influence every game he plays in.  He has strong defensive skills and incredible instincts as a MIF.  Has ability to produce runs as hitter, runner and baseball knowledge.  This young man will find himself at the top of the order on any team!  

Today, we put a 5280 Spotlight on Finley Bates:

Finley Bates

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: SS
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Douglas County
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Co Yard Dawgs - Bates
  • Height: 5-10
    Weight: 160lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
80
Max FB
(03/08/20)
77 - 80
FB
(03/08/20)
67 - 69
CB
(03/08/20)
70 - 71
CH
(03/08/20)
Pitching
Max FB
80
FB
77 - 80
CB
67 - 69
CH
70 - 71
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
76 - 77
CB
65 - 66
Position
7.10
60-yard
(07/28/21)
90
INF Velo
(07/28/21)
97
Exit Velo
(10/30/21)
3.78
H-1st
(02/20/21)
Position
60-yard
7.1
INF Velo
90
Position
INF Velo
85
H-1st
3.78
Exit Velo
92
Position
60-yard
7.21
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
85
Position
60-yard
7.21
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
85
Position
60-yard
7.25
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
80
Position
60-yard
7.27
INF Velo
80
Exit Velo
86
Position
60-yard
7.55
INF Velo
81
Exit Velo
78
Position
60-yard
7.9
INF Velo
73
Exit Velo
75
Trackman - Hitting
96.5
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/30/21)
90.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/30/21)
280
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
340
Distance (max)
(10/30/21)
Hard Hit %
(10/30/21)
Sweet Spot %
(10/30/21)
Line Drive %
(10/30/21)
Fly Ball %
(07/28/21)
Ground Ball %
(05/25/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.3
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
340
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.3
Distance (avg)
204
Distance (max)
313
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.3
Distance (avg)
204
Distance (max)
313
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
85.6
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
310
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.1
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
329
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.2
Distance (avg)
187
Distance (max)
295
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
27.3
Hand Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
25.3
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
79.5
Bat Speed (max)
(02/20/21)
75.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/20/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/20/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/20/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/20/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.7
Hand Speed (avg)
24.3
Bat Speed (max)
77.9
Bat Speed (avg)
74.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.3
Hand Speed (avg)
25.3
Bat Speed (max)
78.2
Bat Speed (avg)
75.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
26.3
Hand Speed (avg)
25.3
Bat Speed (max)
78.2
Bat Speed (avg)
75.5
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
27.3
Hand Speed (avg)
25.3
Bat Speed (max)
79.5
Bat Speed (avg)
75.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
24.4
Hand Speed (avg)
23.2
Bat Speed (max)
72.3
Bat Speed (avg)
70
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
21.6
Bat Speed (max)
74.6
Bat Speed (avg)
71.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
79.54
Edge Score
(07/28/21)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
79.54

Scouting Report

5/25/20

 

Hit: RHH, Wide base, double touch hanging stride that allows for maximum separation and the ability to get to a powerful launch position.  Demonstrates good rhythm and is smooth to the contact point.  Attacks the ball with hand speed and lower body acceleration.  Consistent, hard contact with top hand release and sound approach.  Power is generated due to a solid lower half and will increase with maturity and physical growth, currently gap power with potential for positive growth in this area. Exit Velocity: 86
Defense: Infield. Sound approach from infield at a variety of angles.  Solid footwork allows him to use his arm strength. Quick arm speed and soft hands allow him to field balls out in front, active hands creates good glove position.  Solid fundamentals and athleticism allow Finley to be one of the premier players in his class. Arm Velocity; 87