Prep Baseball Report

Uncommitted Spotlight: 2021 LHP/OF Christopher Balshuweit (Binghamton)


Joe Walentin
Operations / Scouting



Christopher Balshuweit

Class of 2021 / LHP

Player Information

  • Graduating Class: 2021
  • Primary Position: LHP
    Secondary Position: OF
  • High School: Binghamton
    State: NY
  • Summer Team: New York Nighthawks
  • Height: 6-1
    Weight: 180lbs
  • Bat/Throw: L/L

Statistics

Pitching
81
Max FB
(10/04/20)
79 - 81
FB
(10/04/20)
64 - 67
CH
(10/04/20)
67 - 68
SL
(10/04/20)
Pitching
Max FB
81
FB
79 - 81
CH
64 - 67
SL
67 - 68
Position
7.22
60-yard
(10/04/20)
77
OF Velo
(10/04/20)
86
Exit Velo
(10/04/20)
Position
60-yard
7.22
OF Velo
77
Exit Velo
86
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
(10/04/20)
79.7 - 81.0
Velo Range
(10/04/20)
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/04/20)
2115
Spin Rate (max)
(10/04/20)
2060
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/04/20)
IVB (max)
(10/04/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/04/20)
HM (max)
(10/04/20)
HM (avg)
(10/04/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/04/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/04/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/04/20)
Zone %
(10/04/20)
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
81.1
Velo Range
79.7 - 81
Eff Velocity (avg)
79.7
Spin Rate (max)
2115
Spin Rate (avg)
2060
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
67.8
Velocity (max)
(10/04/20)
67.5 - 67.8
Velo Range
(10/04/20)
67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/04/20)
1792
Spin Rate (max)
(10/04/20)
1788
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/04/20)
IVB (max)
(10/04/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/04/20)
HM (max)
(10/04/20)
HM (avg)
(10/04/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/04/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/04/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/04/20)
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
67.8
Velo Range
67.5 - 67.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.5
Spin Rate (max)
1792
Spin Rate (avg)
1788
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.5
Velocity (max)
(10/04/20)
64.2 - 66.4
Velo Range
(10/04/20)
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
(10/04/20)
1289
Spin Rate (max)
(10/04/20)
1222
Spin Rate (avg)
(10/04/20)
IVB (max)
(10/04/20)
IVB (avg)
(10/04/20)
HM (max)
(10/04/20)
HM (avg)
(10/04/20)
Extension (avg)
(10/04/20)
Release Ht (avg)
(10/04/20)
Spin Score (max)
(10/04/20)
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
66.5
Velo Range
64.2 - 66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
64.9
Spin Rate (max)
1289
Spin Rate (avg)
1222
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(10/04/20)
75.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
(10/04/20)
193
Distance (avg)
(10/04/20)
306
Distance (max)
(10/04/20)
Sweet Spot %
(10/04/20)
Line Drive %
(10/04/20)
Fly Ball %
(10/04/20)
Ground Ball %
(10/04/20)
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.8
Distance (avg)
193
Distance (max)
306
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
(10/04/20)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
(10/04/20)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
(10/04/20)
67.4
Bat Speed (avg)
(10/04/20)
Rot. Acc (max)
(10/04/20)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(10/04/20)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(10/04/20)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(10/04/20)
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
20.8
Bat Speed (max)
70.5
Bat Speed (avg)
67.4
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Scouting Report

Physical: Athletic 6-foot-1, 180 lb build.

Pitching: Works with steady pace; Delivery is repeatable with athletic movements down the mound. Arm action is quick through a low 3/4 release (4' Avg release height). FB: Ability to play up  through the top of the zone with advance life (Bauer Unit 26), Ride (19" induced vertical & 3.6 VAA) & run (up to 16.9" Horizontal). SL: Developing breaking ball that Flashed short, tight break. CH: Tunneled well with arm side fade up to 16".

Hitting: Simple timing with a lift and replace stride and short load of the hands. Quick, repeatable swing keeping the hands in while getting on plane early and staying through the zone.

Defensively: Active footwork moving well laterally & playing downhill through the ball with accurate throws.     





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