TrackMan Pitcher of the Week: RHP Parker Burgess
January 3, 2022
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trackman pitcher of the week: 2023 rhp parker burgess
Parker Burgess
Class of 2023 / RHP
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2023
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Primary Position: RHP
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High School: TNXL AcademyState: ON
- Summer Team: U17 Toronto Mets
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Height: 6-4Weight: 200lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
93
Max FB
(03/30/23)
90 - 93
FB
(05/01/23)
74 - 78
CB
(05/01/23)
82 - 83
CH
(03/30/23)
73 - 75
SL
(08/10/21)
Position
7.63
60-yard
(02/17/20)
78
INF Velo
(02/17/20)
82
Exit Velo
(02/17/20)
Trackman - Fastball
90.4
Velocity (max)
(02/13/23)
88.3 - 90.3
Velo Range
(02/13/23)
87.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/23)
2443
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/23)
2293
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/23)
IVB (max)
(02/13/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/23)
HM (max)
(02/13/23)
HM (avg)
(02/13/23)
Extension (avg)
(08/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/23)
Zone %
(08/10/21)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/13/23)
2023 Preseason Classic BP
Feb 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
90.4
Velo Range
88.3 - 90.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
87.4
Spin Rate (max)
2443
Spin Rate (avg)
2293
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.5
Velo Range
84.7 - 86.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.6
Spin Rate (max)
2201
Spin Rate (avg)
1979
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.7
Velocity (max)
(02/13/23)
75.8 - 76.7
Velo Range
(02/13/23)
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/23)
2678
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/23)
2663
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/23)
IVB (max)
(02/13/23)
IVB (avg)
(02/13/23)
HM (max)
(02/13/23)
HM (avg)
(02/13/23)
Extension (avg)
(02/13/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(08/10/21)
Zone %
(02/13/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/13/23)
2023 Preseason Classic BP
Feb 13, 2023
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
76.7
Velo Range
75.8 - 76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.7
Spin Rate (max)
2678
Spin Rate (avg)
2663
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
74.8
Velo Range
71 - 74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
70.6
Spin Rate (max)
2621
Spin Rate (avg)
2517
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.1
Velocity (max)
(02/13/23)
82.2 - 84.1
Velo Range
(02/13/23)
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(02/13/23)
2377
Spin Rate (max)
(02/13/23)
2310
Spin Rate (avg)
(02/13/23)
IVB (max)
(08/10/21)
IVB (avg)
(08/10/21)
HM (max)
(02/13/23)
HM (avg)
(02/13/23)
Extension (avg)
(08/10/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(08/10/21)
Spin Score (max)
(02/13/23)
Zone %
(02/13/23)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
(02/13/23)
2023 Preseason Classic BP
Feb 13, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
84.1
Velo Range
82.2 - 84.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.4
Spin Rate (max)
2377
Spin Rate (avg)
2310
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 10, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
82.8
Velo Range
80.3 - 82.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.8
Spin Rate (max)
1934
Spin Rate (avg)
1739
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch_Scores
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
(08/10/21)
Rise+
(08/10/21)
Sink+
(08/10/21)
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
(08/10/21)
Sweep+
(08/10/21)
trackman pitcher of the week: 2023 RHP parker burgess
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The Illinois commit was a standout all year long. Showing well during the summer with the Toronto Mets, at the Northeast Senior Games, and Canadian Junior National Team camp back in August. What makes it more impressive is that his trackman numbers are just as remarkable.
With Burgess, it all starts with his fastball. It sits top 5% in the country in both velocity (88 mph) and spin rate (2295). Although it doesn’t have an elite movement pattern (13.7 IVB/ 10.9 HB), it sets up his secondary pitches very well. He has one of, if not the best, curveballs in the country. What makes this pitch so good is his ability to spin the baseball. He has the best spin rate in the country on curveballs (2780) and sits top 10% in spin score (37.2). With Burgess’ tilt (6:45) and elite spin rate, he garners an average IVB of -18.6 which also sits tops in the country.
As aforementioned, Burgess’ fastball sets up his secondary pitches very well. The reason for that is his tilt. The tilt on his fastball is 1:15 which is essentially directly opposite from that of his curveball, 6:45. With his ability to spin the ball, he can have the most optimal movement pattern variance between that of his fastball and curveball (as seen on the graph below). A repertoire such as this will create a lot of WHIFFs on curveballs out of the zone as the fastball will set it up effectively.
Burgess also has a straight changeup in his repertoire. Currently, it’s a pitch to affect a hitter's timing rather than an “out” pitch. It has a very similar shape to his fastball (13.9 IVB/10.9 HB) and an identical tilt (1:00). He tunnels it extremely well off his heater with a release height of 5’4” and release side of 1’5” versus his fastball release height of 5’5” and release side of 1’3”. Although there isn’t an ideal velo drop from his fastball (83 mph), it can still be used in an effective manner.
An option for Burgess going forward could be to develop a changeup that varies from his fastball. One way to accomplish this is to increase HB and/or decrease IVB. If able to maintain a similar arm slot, a changeup that has a different movement pattern with a significant velocity variance should create WHIFFs if set up properly. Having two above average secondary pitches will give him alternatives when looking for strikeouts and keep those hitters off balance.