Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight 2024 RHP Owen Birchard (Auburn)


Bill Bliss
Assistant Scouting Director



Owen Birchard

Class of 2024 / RHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2024
  • Primary Position: RHP
  • High School: Auburn
    State: NY
  • Summer Team: Northeast Pride
  • Height: 5-11
    Weight: 195lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Pitching
84
Max FB
(03/20/23)
81 - 84
FB
(03/20/23)
72 - 73
CB
(06/24/21)
Pitching
Max FB
84
FB
81 - 84
CB
71 - 73
Pitching
Max FB
79
FB
76 - 78
CB
67 - 69
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
(03/04/23)
84.6 - 86.2
Velo Range
(03/04/23)
84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/04/23)
2366
Spin Rate (max)
(03/04/23)
2271
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/04/23)
IVB (max)
(06/08/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/08/22)
HM (max)
(06/27/22)
HM (avg)
(06/08/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/27/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/04/23)
Spin Score (max)
(06/27/22)
Zone %
(06/27/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/04/23)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.5
Velo Range
84.6 - 86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.3
Spin Rate (max)
2366
Spin Rate (avg)
2271
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84
Velo Range
80.8 - 82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.4
Spin Rate (max)
2246
Spin Rate (avg)
2139
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
85
Velo Range
83.6 - 84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.5
Spin Rate (max)
2221
Spin Rate (avg)
2155
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
74.1
Velocity (max)
(03/04/23)
72.7 - 74.0
Velo Range
(06/08/22)
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/04/23)
2793
Spin Rate (max)
(03/04/23)
2725
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/04/23)
IVB (max)
(06/27/22)
IVB (avg)
(03/04/23)
HM (max)
(03/04/23)
HM (avg)
(03/04/23)
Extension (avg)
(03/04/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/04/23)
Spin Score (max)
(03/04/23)
Zone %
(03/04/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/04/23)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74.1
Velo Range
71.5 - 73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.9
Spin Rate (max)
2793
Spin Rate (avg)
2725
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.5
Velo Range
69.8 - 72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.5
Spin Rate (max)
2697
Spin Rate (avg)
2579
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
72.7 - 74
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.9
Spin Rate (max)
2553
Spin Rate (avg)
2510
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.5
Velocity (max)
(06/08/22)
79.5 - 80.5
Velo Range
(06/08/22)
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/04/23)
1992
Spin Rate (max)
(06/27/22)
1938
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/27/22)
IVB (max)
(06/27/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/27/22)
HM (max)
(06/08/22)
HM (avg)
(06/08/22)
Extension (avg)
(03/04/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/27/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/27/22)
Zone %
(06/08/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(03/04/23)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.2
Velo Range
80.1 - 80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.3
Spin Rate (max)
1617
Spin Rate (avg)
1598
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
78.8
Velo Range
78.8 - 78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.3
Spin Rate (max)
1992
Spin Rate (avg)
1938
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80.5
Velo Range
79.5 - 80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.5
Spin Rate (max)
1892
Spin Rate (avg)
1829
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch_Scores

Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(06/27/22)
Rise+
(06/27/22)
Sink+
(06/27/22)
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/27/22)
Sweep+
(06/27/22)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

ProPlayAI

ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(06/27/22)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(06/27/22)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(06/27/22)
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(06/27/22)
Stride Length (avg)
(06/27/22)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(06/27/22)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(06/27/22)
Arm Speed (avg)
(06/27/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(06/27/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(06/27/22)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(06/27/22)
Arm Slot (avg)
(06/27/22)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(06/27/22)
Arm Path (avg)
(06/27/22)
Deception (avg)
(06/27/22)
Torque (avg)
(06/27/22)
Efficiency (avg)
(06/27/22)
Sequencing (avg)
(06/27/22)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Scouting Report

6/27/22

 

Physical: 5-foot-10, 180 pounds; Athletic, full build.

Pitching: Uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing effortless and fluid actions; high 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 84 MPH, while sitting 81-83 MPH; life through the zone. CB: 70-73 MPH. CH: 79 MPH.