PBR OK's Top Moments in 2022: Dylan Baldridge Returns From Injury to Homer in State Tournament
December 18, 2022
As 2022 comes to a close and we move into 2023 we want to take a look back at the top moments from the entire year covered by Prep Baseball Report Oklahoma. We aim to provide the most comprehensive coverage of high school baseball in the State from our events as well as covering as many high school games as possible. 2022 was a banner year in Oklahoma with multiple players and programs making big jumps, picking up big hits, strong performances on the mound, and some crazy walk-off wins. Be sure to follow along in 2023 as we aim to grow our coverage and be the true one-stop shop for all things Oklahoma High School baseball.
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In one of the best feel-good moments from 2022, Dylan Baldridge suffered a gruesome injury to his arm that required serious medical treatment that would normally knock a player out of for months. Baldridge was dead set on returning to the field for Lincoln Christian during his sophomore year and accomplished that goal months ahead of schedule. Not only did he return to the field but made big impacts in the post season including a three homer in the State Tournament. Baldridge is a good player in his own right but it was his resilience in making it back to the diamond that makes it a top moment in 2022.
2024 @Dylanbaldridge1 helps his own cause with a 3 run shot to left to give @LCStulsa_BB a 4-1 lead in the 2nd. Has looked good on the mound as well pounding the zone with multiple pitches keeping hitters off balance. pic.twitter.com/4g4fstRGN2
— PBR Oklahoma (@PBR_Oklahoma) May 13, 2022
Dylan Baldridge
Class of 2024 / OF
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2024
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: UnionState: OK
- Summer Team: OK Pride 2024
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Height: 6-1Weight: 175lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
81
Max FB
(06/08/21)
75 - 81
FB
(06/08/21)
58 - 60
CB
(05/26/20)
64 - 68
CH
(05/26/20)
Position
6.80
60-yard
(02/12/23)
83
INF Velo
(06/07/22)
88
OF Velo
(02/12/23)
84
Exit Velo
(06/08/21)
4.54
H-1st
(06/08/21)
Power Speed Score
(02/12/23)
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
(02/12/23)
85.5 - 86.7
Velo Range
(02/12/23)
84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/23)
2579
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/23)
2266
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/23)
IVB (max)
(02/12/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/23)
HM (max)
(06/07/22)
HM (avg)
(02/12/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/07/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/12/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/23)
Zone %
(02/12/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/12/23)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
87.2
Velo Range
85.5 - 86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.1
Spin Rate (max)
2579
Spin Rate (avg)
2266
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
84.4
Velo Range
81.8 - 83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
82.7
Spin Rate (max)
2194
Spin Rate (avg)
1989
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81
Velo Range
75.3 - 81
Eff Velocity (avg)
78.3
Spin Rate (max)
2021
Spin Rate (avg)
1894
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.8
Velocity (max)
(02/12/23)
67.4 - 70.8
Velo Range
(02/12/23)
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/07/22)
2096
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/23)
2073
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/23)
IVB (max)
(02/12/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/23)
HM (max)
(02/12/23)
HM (avg)
(02/12/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/07/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/12/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/23)
Zone %
(06/08/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/12/23)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.8
Velo Range
67.4 - 70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.2
Spin Rate (max)
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
2073
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.5
Velo Range
65 - 70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.9
Spin Rate (max)
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
1806
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
64.9
Velo Range
63.6 - 64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
63.9
Spin Rate (max)
1748
Spin Rate (avg)
1698
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.5
Velocity (max)
(06/07/22)
72.7 - 73.9
Velo Range
(02/12/23)
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/23)
2180
Spin Rate (max)
(02/12/23)
2134
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/23)
IVB (max)
(02/12/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/23)
HM (max)
(02/12/23)
HM (avg)
(02/12/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/07/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/12/23)
Spin Score (max)
(02/12/23)
Zone %
(02/12/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/12/23)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74
Velo Range
72.7 - 73.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
71.2
Spin Rate (max)
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
2134
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
75.5
Velo Range
67.8 - 72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.2
Spin Rate (max)
1885
Spin Rate (avg)
1777
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.8
Velocity (max)
(02/12/23)
75.8 - 76.8
Velo Range
(02/12/23)
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/12/23)
1631
Spin Rate (max)
(06/07/22)
1586
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/12/23)
IVB (max)
(02/12/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/12/23)
HM (max)
(02/12/23)
HM (avg)
(02/12/23)
Extension (avg)
(06/07/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(02/12/23)
Spin Score (max)
(06/07/22)
Zone %
(06/07/22)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/12/23)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76.8
Velo Range
75.8 - 76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.8
Spin Rate (max)
1597
Spin Rate (avg)
1586
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
76
Velo Range
72.9 - 75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.2
Spin Rate (max)
1631
Spin Rate (avg)
1549
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(02/12/23)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/07/22)
207
Distance (avg)
(06/08/21)
316
Distance (max)
(06/07/22)
Hard Hit %
(02/12/23)
Sweet Spot %
(06/08/21)
Line Drive %
(06/07/22)
Fly Ball %
(06/08/21)
Ground Ball %
(02/12/23)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
92.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.4
Distance (avg)
165
Distance (max)
286
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
91.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
83.4
Distance (avg)
179
Distance (max)
316
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
76.6
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
310
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
(06/08/21)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
(02/12/23)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
(02/12/23)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/07/22)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/07/22)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/08/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/08/21)
Preseason All-State
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
20.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
69.7
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
65.3
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
OK Underclass Games
Jun 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
19.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
64.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(02/12/23)
Rise+
(02/12/23)
Sink+
(02/12/23)
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
(06/08/21)
Sweep+
(06/08/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(02/12/23)
Sweep+
(02/12/23)
Swift
Swift
1.61
10-yd
(06/07/22)
3.84
30-yd
(06/07/22)
6.80
60-yd
(02/12/23)
19.9
Run speed (max)
(06/07/22)
8.7
Run Speed (avg)
(06/07/22)
1601
Jump Power (max)
(06/07/22)
30.8
Jump Height (max)
(06/07/22)
30.8
Jump Height (avg)
(06/07/22)
Top Prospect Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jun 7, 2022
Swift
10-yd
1.61
30-yd
3.84
60-yd
6.93
Run speed (max)
19.9
Run Speed (avg)
8.7
Jump Power (max)
1601
Jump Height (max)
30.8
Jump Height (avg)
30.8
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: MIF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 160-pounds. Athletic and projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. Rhythmic swing with rocking weight into the lower half. Short weight stack onto the back leg. Long stride with hands working linearly through the zone. Hands work quickly through the zone with strong ability to match plane with the pitch. Line drive and gap to gap approach with good extension.
Defense: Fields the ball out in front of the body with a feel for glove action. Short footwork with a feel for working around the ball. Longer release with 83 mph across the diamond.
Run: 6.93 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Short and simple rocker footwork around the rubber working to an easy pivot foot. Up tempo rhythm throughout the delivery. Works to a high balance point with good balance throughout the delivery. Shows the ability to slide step effectively out of the stretch.
Arm: Action: High ¾ arm slot with a very short arm action.
Pitch Profiles: Worked the FB 82-84 mph with some arm side running action and some riding life through the zone. Showed a short cutting slider at 68-76 mph with developing spin. Heavy fading action on 73-76 mph changeup with feel for landing in the zone. Bigger action on 65-71 mph CB with some late horizontal action.
Body: 6-foot-1, 155-pound long and lean projectable build with room for added strength and size in the future.
Hit: RHH. At the plate starts with an open stance with and upright posture. Hands set quietly into position at just below shoulder height with a flat barrel set. Leg kick stride with good weight transfer into firm front leg. Linear swing with the lower half and back leg driving hard towards the front knee. Finishes with a wide base in the lower half. Hands work quickly through the zone with a slightly uphill bat path. Has some current strength at contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 89 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. Over the top arm slot with short arm action in the back and strong pull down at release.
Defense: In the outfield does a good job of working behind the ball and catching the ball in rhythm with the feet. Fields ground balls with two hands on the outside of the gloveside leg. Utilizes a shuffle crow hop with good momentum headed towards the target.
Run: 4.54 runner to first base.
Delivery: On the mound uses short steps with the feet working around the rubber with an upright posture throughout the delivery. Quick paced delivery with mid height balance point and strong lean into the back side at hand break. Works from the center of the rubber and lands directionally down the center of the point with the plant foot.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with short arm action on the back end with slight recoil at finish.
FB: 75-81 mph, mostly straight action with some life at the top of the zone.
CB: 64-65 mph, early break with light depth and developing spin.
Dylan Baldridge: OF/SS, (2024) Lincoln Christian, OK. 5-foot-11, 137-pound slim frame. During batting practice, Baldridge clocked an exit velocity of 80 mph. Starts in an open stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, shows loose swing plane and high finish. Created some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. Well above average from the outfield, he showed the ability to throw at velocities up to 78 mph; showed a clean exchange, athletic feet and consistent hands. Showed decent accuracy to the base with a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Clocked a time of 7.58 in the 60-yard dash. Average on the mound, where he showed consistent arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a short arm action. Feel type pitcher and uses some effort. Tall balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Threw his fastball 72-74 mph with a max of 74 mph; shows consistent control with straight movement. His curveball (58-60) showed gradual action and decent command. Has arm side control and some action on his changeup (64-68).