Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 1B/RHP Adam Hess (Hempfield Area)
December 20, 2023
Right-handed hitting 1B with big time power still available.
Adam Hess
Class of 2024 / 1B
Rankings
StateRank: 168 / POS: 8
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: 1BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Hempfield AreaState: PA
- Summer Team: Canes Scout Team
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Height: 5-11Weight: 190lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
72
Max FB
(03/06/21)
69 - 72
FB
(03/06/21)
59 - 62
CB
(03/06/21)
68 - 70
SL
(03/06/21)
Position
7.41
60-yard
(06/14/22)
81
INF Velo
(02/12/22)
93
Exit Velo
(10/30/21)
Power Speed Score
(10/01/22)
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
(02/12/22)
78.9 - 81.3
Velo Range
(02/12/22)
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/22)
2244
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/22)
2116
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/22)
IVB (max)
(02/12/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/22)
HM (max)
(02/12/22)
HM (avg)
(02/12/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/14/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/22)
Zone %
(06/14/22)
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
79.5
Velo Range
75.6 - 78.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.5
Spin Rate (max)
1988
Spin Rate (avg)
1828
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.6
Velo Range
78.9 - 81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
76.5
Spin Rate (max)
2244
Spin Rate (avg)
2116
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Last Chance Preseason All-State (2022-2024)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
72.7
Velo Range
68.8 - 72.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.6
Spin Rate (max)
1843
Spin Rate (avg)
1792
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
63.2
Velocity (max)
(06/14/22)
58.5 - 63.2
Velo Range
(06/14/22)
58.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
1801
Spin Rate (max)
(03/06/21)
1682
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/06/21)
IVB (max)
(03/06/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/06/21)
HM (max)
(06/14/22)
HM (avg)
(06/14/22)
Extension (avg)
(03/06/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/14/22)
Spin Score (max)
(03/06/21)
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
63.2
Velo Range
58.5 - 63.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
58.4
Spin Rate (max)
1722
Spin Rate (avg)
1613
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
61.6
Velo Range
58.4 - 61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
57.1
Spin Rate (max)
1748
Spin Rate (avg)
1612
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Last Chance Preseason All-State (2022-2024)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
61.6
Velo Range
57.9 - 61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
58.5
Spin Rate (max)
1801
Spin Rate (avg)
1682
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.9
Velocity (max)
(03/06/21)
68.8 - 69.9
Velo Range
(03/06/21)
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/06/21)
2007
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/22)
1877
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/22)
IVB (max)
(06/14/22)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/22)
HM (max)
(06/14/22)
HM (avg)
(06/14/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/14/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/06/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/22)
Zone %
(06/14/22)
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
68.3
Velo Range
63.6 - 67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.8
Spin Rate (max)
1846
Spin Rate (avg)
1667
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
68.7
Velo Range
63.9 - 68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
61.6
Spin Rate (max)
2007
Spin Rate (avg)
1877
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Last Chance Preseason All-State (2022-2024)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
69.9
Velo Range
68.8 - 69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
66.3
Spin Rate (max)
1933
Spin Rate (avg)
1845
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
96.4
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/01/22)
91.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/01/22)
270
Distance (avg)
(02/12/22)
356
Distance (max)
(06/14/22)
Hard Hit %
(10/01/22)
Sweet Spot %
(10/01/22)
Line Drive %
(10/01/22)
Fly Ball %
(02/12/22)
Ground Ball %
(10/30/21)
2022 PA Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
96.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
91.3
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
349
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
84.4
Distance (avg)
209
Distance (max)
356
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.7
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
334
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2021 Last Chance Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.8
Distance (avg)
184
Distance (max)
321
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Last Chance Preseason All-State (2022-2024)
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
80.7
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
339
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
(10/01/22)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/01/22)
84.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/14/22)
77.6
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/14/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/01/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/01/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(03/06/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/06/21)
2022 PA Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
23.4
Hand Speed (avg)
22.5
Bat Speed (max)
77.7
Bat Speed (avg)
75.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
84.9
Bat Speed (avg)
77.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Last Chance Fall Prospect Showcase
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
69.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Last Chance Preseason All-State (2022-2024)
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
70.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
76.86
Edge Score
(10/01/22)
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(03/06/21)
Rise+
(03/06/21)
Sink+
(03/06/21)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(03/06/21)
Sweep+
(03/06/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(03/06/21)
Sweep+
(03/06/21)
ProPlayAI
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
(10/01/22)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
(10/01/22)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
(10/01/22)
2022 PA Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
(10/01/22)
Stride Length (avg)
(10/01/22)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
(10/01/22)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
(06/14/22)
Arm Speed (avg)
(06/14/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
(06/14/22)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
(06/14/22)
Knee Flexion (avg)
(10/01/22)
Arm Slot (avg)
(10/01/22)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
(10/01/22)
Arm Path (avg)
(10/01/22)
Deception (avg)
(06/14/22)
Torque (avg)
(10/01/22)
Efficiency (avg)
(06/14/22)
Sequencing (avg)
(06/14/22)
2022 PA Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
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)
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
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)
Swift
Swift
1.98
10-yd
(10/01/22)
4.29
30-yd
(10/01/22)
7.60
60-yd
(10/01/22)
18.6
Run speed (max)
(10/01/22)
2.33
RSi (max)
(10/01/22)
3.11
RSi (avg)
(10/01/22)
1832
Jump Power (max)
(10/01/22)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
(10/01/22)
27.6
Jump Height (avg)
(10/01/22)
2022 PA Interstate Games
Oct 1, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.98
30-yd
4.29
60-yd
7.6
Run speed (max)
18.6
RSi (max)
2.33
RSi (avg)
3.11
Jump Power (max)
1832
Jump Height (max)
28.2
Jump Height (avg)
27.6
Scouting Report
Physical: Durable, imposing 5-foot-11, 200lb frame. 7.60 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH. Taller, square stance, as the back knee faces inward to begin. Utilized a coil over the rear hip during a leg-lift stride, initiating the swing through a fluid, slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Quick bat-speed worked towards the front of the plate, up to a T96 mph exit velocity (91 mph AVG). Sneaky power with rotational strength into the 349 foot distance range.
Defensively: The primary first baseman featured choppy footwork and an athletic base on the setup. Fielded from the center of his body, using a drop-step on the double play rep to deliver an accurate 79 mph arm-strength (short H ¾ slot).
Physical: Projectable 5-foot-11, 200lb frame with lower-half strength. 7.41 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Crouched, open stance, as the hands operated with waving rhythm above the head. Utilized a short leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through an uphill path into the hitting zone towards a high two-handed finish. Recorded a T93 mph bat-exit velocity with ability to extend on the ball with leverage at the front of the plate for XBH. Worked up to a 356 foot distance via Trackman with middle of the order traits.
Defensively: The first baseman showed developing actions at first base with adequate feel around the bag. A wider base set early at the fielding window, shifting the hips to the target, and reaching back for a 79 mph arm-strength.
Pitching: RHP. Starts off the middle of the rubber; compact delivery that rides the line well down the slope. The FB landed 76-80 mph with lower spin, mixing a gradual low-60’s CB with 11/5 shape into the zone.
Physical: 5-foot-11, 195 pounds; Muscular, proportional build. 7.41 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside shoulder width; uses pre-pitch bat waggle. Keeps hands high and strides forward for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing and aggressive lower half. Showed a slight uphill swing with a high finish around the back. More fly balls than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 92 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts in an upright/tall setup; walks into ready position while showing active feet. Hands works out in front with a seamless transfer. Moderate arm swing from various arm slots. INF - 81 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a cetner rubber setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while stabbing downward; high ¾ slot. Upright finish. FB: Peak velo of 82 MPH, while sitting 78-80 MPH; straight action. CB: 60-62 MPH; spots and expands. SL: 67-69 MPH; short action.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 195 pounds; Proportional, sturdy build. 7.68 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 93 MPH via Trackman. Violent actions that play directly to the ball. Creates a stretch in the upper half when the lower half opens and the upper half is still moving backward, allowing the bat path to snap into the pitch.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while active feet. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Moderate arm circle from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 79 MPH.