22.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Declan
King
Fairhope (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 157LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Roos Alabama
5' 10" • 157LBS
R/R • 15yr 6mo
Travel Team: Roos Alabama
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
64
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/23
17.5
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/23
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/08/23
218
Distance (max)
1/08/23
25
Sweet Spot %
1/08/23
7.73
60
1/08/23
4.26
30-yd
1/08/23
1.86
10-yd
1/08/23
17.7
Run speed (max)
1/08/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
1/08/23
2.20 - 2.35
Pop Time
1/08/23
Fastball
77
Velocity (max)
1/08/23
75.1 - 76.5
Velo Range
1/08/23
1770
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/23
Changeup
66 - 66
Velo Range
5/27/23
1197
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/23
Curveball
62 - 63
Velo Range
1/08/23
1407
Spin Rate (avg)
1/08/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.35
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
111
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
111
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1770
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1407
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1197
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
76.7
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.5
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,770
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
63.0
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 62.8
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,531
Spin Rate (max)
1,407
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.0
Velocity (max)
62.3 - 65.0
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,277
Spin Rate (max)
1,197
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.72
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.26
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.72
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
Swift
1.86
10-yd
4.26
30-yd
7.73
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
1.77
RSi (max)
1.77
RSi (avg)
1,049
Jump Power (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
22.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
64.31
Pitch Ai
2023
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
South Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 8, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
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)
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Smaller frame, lean, can add to the frame.
Delivery: Repeated the delivery well, working entirely from the stretch.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot from a longer arm action.
FB: T76.7, 75-76 mph. Was up in the zone early but commanded down later in the bullpen. Mostly straight with occasional movement. T1970, 1770 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. 11/5 breaker with more sweeping action. T1531, 1407 average rpm.
CH: 62-65 mph. Arm slot was a little lower on the chageup, did create some late tumble. T1277, 1197 average rpm.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Smaller frame, lean, can add to the frame.
Hits: RHH. Lower hand placement, relaxed hands. Slightly closed stance. Quite load, small leg lift.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 MPH. 218' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: 2.20-2.35 pop times. Moves well towards the bag on throws, clean on blocks.
Run: 7.73 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 64.31 Edge Score