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2022 Most Viewed Profiles: No. 2 Ross Highfill


Colin Chamblin
Manager, Deep South Operations / Area Scout

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As we close the door on 2022 and head into 2023, PBR MS takes a look at the top 25 most viewed profiles of the year. We are able to drill down into the data and track the number of reads thanks to Google Analytics. As we usually see, the list is dominated by some of the top performers and players who have made commitments this year.



Ross Highfill

Class of 2022 / C

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2022
  • Primary Position: C
    Secondary Position: 3B
  • High School: Madison central
    State: MS
  • Summer Team: East Coast Sox Founders Club
  • Height: 6-0
    Weight: 212lbs
  • Bat/Throw: R/R

Statistics

Position
6.50
60-yard
(01/23/21)
1.90 - 1.94
Pop Time
(01/22/22)
84
INF Velo
(01/26/20)
85
C Velo
(02/06/22)
100
Exit Velo
(01/23/21)
Power Speed Score
(01/22/22)
Position
60-yard
6.59
Pop Time
2.04 - 2.11
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
99
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.58
Pop Time
1.9 - 1.94
C Velo
82
Power Speed Score
Position
60-yard
6.5
Pop Time
2.06 - 2.11
C Velo
80
Exit Velo
100
Position
60-yard
6.78
Pop Time
2.01 - 2.09
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
97
Position
Pop Time
1.93 - 1.97
INF Velo
84
C Velo
76
Exit Velo
93
Position
60-yard
7.2
Pop Time
1.94 - 1.96
C Velo
78
Exit Velo
85
Trackman - Hitting
99.1
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/22/22)
92.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/22/22)
322
Distance (avg)
(01/22/22)
380
Distance (max)
(01/22/22)
Hard Hit %
(01/22/22)
Sweet Spot %
(01/22/22)
Line Drive %
(02/06/22)
Fly Ball %
(01/22/22)
Ground Ball %
(02/06/22)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
98.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
92
Distance (avg)
197
Distance (max)
357
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
99.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
92.4
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
380
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
(02/06/22)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(02/06/22)
74.5
Bat Speed (max)
(02/06/22)
70.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/06/22)
Rot. Acc (max)
(02/06/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(02/06/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(02/06/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(02/06/22)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
20.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
70
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Vizual_Edge

Visual Skills
71.30
Edge Score
(02/06/22)
Visual Skills
Edge Score
71.3

Swift

Swift
1.68
10-yd
(02/06/22)
3.78
30-yd
(02/06/22)
6.71
60-yd
(02/06/22)
20.9
Run speed (max)
(02/06/22)
8.9
Run Speed (avg)
(02/06/22)
1.76
RSi (max)
(02/06/22)
0.94
RSi (avg)
(02/06/22)
2132
Jump Power (max)
(02/06/22)
33.0
Jump Height (max)
(02/06/22)
32.7
Jump Height (avg)
(02/06/22)
Swift
10-yd
1.68
30-yd
3.78
60-yd
6.71
Run speed (max)
20.9
Run Speed (avg)
8.9
RSi (max)
1.76
RSi (avg)
0.94
Jump Power (max)
2132
Jump Height (max)
33
Jump Height (avg)
32.7

Scouting Report

1/23/21

 

Madison Central, MS. 6-0, 190-pound. At the plate, Highfill continues to show an increase in his power potential with an exit velocity of 100 mph. Starts in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Has upward swing plane and good extension on his finish and finds plenty of gaps. Behind the plate, he displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 2.06 - 2.09 with a very strong arm (84 mph). Runs very well for a catcher with a showcase best 6.5 60 time. 

 

1/26/20

 

Ross Highfill: C/3B, (2022) Madison central, MS. 5-foot-11, 188-pound. At the plate, Highfill showed his power in the box with a strong exit velocity of 93 mph. Begins in an athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a toe tap to start his swing. Has upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. While catching, displayed his ability to control the run game with a pop time of 1.93-1.97, in the infield, recorded a position velocity of 84 mph. His best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 76 mph; showed a quick exchange, athletic feet and next Level hands. Had a quick arm action on his throws. 

 



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