Prep Baseball Report

5280 Spotlight Walker Martin


Mike Anderson
Colorado Scouting Director

Walker Martin, 2023, SS, Eaton High School is demonstrating he is one of the best players on the diamond in the 2023 class.  As a 3 sport athlete, he is doing the same as a QB on the football field and a shooting guard on the basketball court.   Our 5280 Spotlight series puts the focus on Walker today:

 

 

Walker Martin

Class of 2023 / SS

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2023
  • Primary Position: SS
  • High School: Eaton
    State: CO
  • Summer Team: Slammers North
  • Height: 6-2
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/R

Statistics

Position
6.87
60-yard
(07/28/21)
83
INF Velo
(07/28/21)
81
OF Velo
(05/25/20)
99
Exit Velo
(07/28/21)
4.29
H-1st
(01/26/20)
Position
60-yard
6.87
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
99
Position
60-yard
7.28
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
89
Position
60-yard
7.28
INF Velo
78
Exit Velo
90
Position
60-yard
7.25
INF Velo
80
OF Velo
81
Exit Velo
91
Position
INF Velo
70
Exit Velo
88
H-1st
4.29
Position
60-yard
7.5
INF Velo
76
Exit Velo
84
Trackman - Hitting
98.9
Exit Velocity (max)
(07/28/21)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(08/01/20)
278
Distance (avg)
(08/01/20)
364
Distance (max)
(08/01/20)
Hard Hit %
(07/28/21)
Sweet Spot %
(08/01/20)
Line Drive %
(07/28/21)
Fly Ball %
(08/01/20)
Ground Ball %
(07/28/21)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.7
Distance (avg)
145
Distance (max)
279
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
77.7
Distance (avg)
145
Distance (max)
279
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.7
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
364
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
27.2
Hand Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
80.9
Bat Speed (max)
(07/28/21)
76.8
Bat Speed (avg)
(07/28/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(08/01/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(08/01/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(08/01/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(07/28/21)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
27.2
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
80.9
Bat Speed (avg)
76.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
27.2
Hand Speed (avg)
24.2
Bat Speed (max)
80.9
Bat Speed (avg)
76.8
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.6
Hand Speed (avg)
22.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
70.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
67.03
Edge Score
(07/28/21)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
67.03

Scouting Report

5/25/20

Positional Profile: LHP/ 1B
Body 6-1 170
Run: 7.25
Hit: LHH   Pure LH Swing.  Minimal movements in load.  Hands stay quiet.  Lower half is controlled to small stride.  Attacking hands and aggressive punishing style hitter.  Controlled then explodes.  Hands are excellent with quickness and strength.  Path is direct and downward.  Has ability to go oppo with confidence.  Has made big jump in attacking inside half.  Ability to hit it where it is pitched.  Hands stay in FB in.  Exceptional rotational acceleration to balance.
Power He is developing strength and it is showing up with pop to oppo and pull side.  More to come.  Walker is one of the top hitters in the state at any level.  Would consider Walker a top National Prospect
Arm: Inf Velo 76  OF Velo 80   Good mechanics of the arm.  Has carry as a SS and OF
Defense:  Developing MIF/SS.   Has made big progress as SS.  Great athleticism and shows plus lateral movements.  Back hand is good.  Demonstrated ability to throw from variety of angles.  Has versatility!!

 

1/26/20

 

Positional Profile: SS/OF
Body:  5’11  150
Run: 4.39  Home to 1st
Hit: LHH  Stacked Stance with lower half 60/40 Weight Distribution. Deliberate and consistent load. Stride foot simple with balance at launch.  Grip/Hands and Arm Angles had minimal movement on load. Rear Side Acceleration and attack to ball.  Oppo, Middle, In approach Did a great job of with directional hitting. Path had Line Drive habits and feel for up/down and in/out.   Exit Velo 88. Top of State Follow!!
Power:  His ability to go OPPO is outstanding, I would not discount his ability to develop power in his development
Arm: INF Velo  70 Athleticism! Release is a high ¾ with quick back side arc.  Long Levers with strength and quick twitch. 
Defense: Has potential at SS/2B/3B and OF!  Good Footwork. Some stop and go movements. Plus gather to release. Accurate on all throws, good feel for slow roller

 


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