Prep Baseball Report

2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics


Jordan Chiero and PBR Ohio Staff
PBR Ohio Director of Scouting

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We would like to thank all who participated in PBR Ohio's 2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball. This was a great opportunity for the class of 2021-2024 prospects to be put on college radars. Many players impressed during their individual workouts at the showcase. Below we have the complete statistical results from the event as well as the top performers across various different categories.

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Complete Statistics

To view the Positional Stats, Click Here.
To view the Pitching Stats, Click Here.

2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Advanced Hitting Metrics With Rapsodo

Notes:

  • Recorded metrics are based off of Rapsodo 2.0 technology.
  • Exit Velocity:  Exit Velo is the speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat after contact.

To see a breakdown of the Rapsodo 2.0 metrics and the hitting analysis tools, visit www.Rapsodo.com

Rapsodo Hitting Metrics

CLICK HERE to see the list of hitters, and a link to their PBR Profiles.

Exit Velo

Name Position School Class Exit Velo
Ben Carroll OF Wadsworth 2021 94.3
Drew Lazor OF Medina 2021 91.4
Jackson Phelps RHP Walsh Jesuit 2022 87.1
Bernardino Anthony OF Saint Ignatius 2022 87.2
Jacob Rollyson 1B Green 2022 86.1

Max Distance

Name Position School Class Max Distance
Drew Lazor OF Medina 2021 313
Cooper Briggs SS Manchester High 2022 304
Ben Carol OF Wadsworth 2021 294
Deacon Heather 1B Canton Central Catholic 2022 291
Parker Wilson 1B Medina High School  2022 285

2020 Scout Day: IVL Baseball - Advanced Pitching Metrics With PitchLogic

Notes:

  • Recorded velocities listed are from the game play session, taken off of a stalker radar gun.
  • Total Spin (rpm): The total amount of rotations per minute put on the baseball out of the hand.
  • Spin Efficiency: Ratio of transverse to total spin... simple meaning is a higher efficiency yields more movement.

To see a breakdown of the PitchLogic metrics and the pitching analysis tools, visit www.PitchLogic.com

Fastball Spin Rates

The average fastball spin rate at the MLB level can range from 2050 - 2250 rpm.  The average at the high school level will be lower, but can be hard to track as most pitchers that are getting spin rate readings, are typically more advanced.  When looking at fastball spin rates, coaches and scouts are looking for pitchers that are outside the norm.  High spin rate fastball, typically, tend to ride on hitter, creating swing and miss, and playing at the top of the strike zone.  Low spin rate guys, typically, are creating some sink on their fastball, or the appearance that the fastball is diving.

The pure spin rate does not tell the whole story on any one pitch.  Coaches and scouts are also evaluating spin efficiency and spin direction.  They also want to see some consistency, pitch-to-pitch, on the release point.

CLICK HERE to see the list of pitchers, and a link to their PBR Profiles.

Name Position School Class Total Spin
Nolan Kubilus RHP Wadsworth 2021 2010-2290
Drew Mason SS Wadsworth 2022 1960-2140
Jackson Phelps RHP Walsh Jesuit 2022 1930-2100
Parker Wilson 1B Medina High 2022 2070-2080
Mark Stewart RHP Home schooled 2023 1600-2080

Breaking Ball Spin Rates

Typically bigger spin can mean bigger break, but again on the breaking ball the spin efficiency can play a part.  There are also studies that show the speed of the pitch can affect if the spin rate has a chance to take hold and create the break a pitcher is looking for.  Below is a look at each pitcher that threw his breaking ball and what the analytics of each pitch looked like with the PitchLogic baseball.

Name Position School Class Total Spin
Nathan Meilke RHP Medina 2021 2250-2400
Evan Morris RHP Streetsboro 2022 2290-2320
Nolan Kubilus RHP Wadsworth 2021 1930-2130
Parker Wilson 1B Medina High 2022 2110-2120
Michael Ferritto  RHP North Canton  2021 1840-2120