20.2
Hand Speed (max)
8/27/23
CLASS OF 2027
2B
RHP
Hayden
Black
St Clair County (HS) • AL
5' 10" • 142.6LBS
S/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Birmingham Giants
5' 10" • 142.6LBSS/R • 15yr 3mo
Travel Team: Birmingham Giants
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
8/27/23
5.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/27/23
-
Hard Hit %
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
8/27/23
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/27/23
273
Distance (max)
8/27/23
40
Sweet Spot %
8/27/23
7.66
60
8/27/23
4.24
30-yd
8/27/23
1.82
10-yd
8/27/23
17.9
Run speed (max)
8/27/23
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
8/27/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
8/27/23
75.9 - 78.2
Velo Range
8/27/23
1952
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/23
Changeup
63 - 75
Velo Range
8/27/23
1834
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/23
Slider
59 - 66
Velo Range
8/27/23
2198
Spin Rate (avg)
8/27/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
273
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
88
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.7
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.
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 27, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
77.2
Exit Velocity (max)
70.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
88
Distance (avg)
273
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.8
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.
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 27, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
60.8
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).
79.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
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).
1952
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.
25.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
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).
1834
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.1
Slider
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).
2198
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Alabama Fall Games
Aug 27, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.1
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 78.2
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
1,952
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
66.9
Velocity (max)
58.6 - 65.6
Velo Range
60.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,261
Spin Rate (max)
2,198
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
76.0
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 74.9
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
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).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.24
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.66
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143-pounds. High waisted body, long and leaner body. Can add size.
Delivery: Quicker delivery, controlled.
Arm Action: RH. Mid 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 76-78 mph. Natural cut, works to the glove side. T2139, 1952 average rpm.
SL: 59-66 mph. Solid feel for the pitch, works down in the zone. T2261, 2198 average rpm.
CH: 63-75 mph. Glove side cut to the offering. T2005, 1834 average rpm.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-10, 143-pounds. High waisted body, long and leaner body. Can add size.
Hit: RHH. Taller and narrow set up. Uses all parts of the field, small leg lift into contact. 60.8 mph bat speed with 4 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 77 max exit velocity, averaged 70.6 mph. 273' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Lower arm action, quick arm. Developing strength.
Defense: Fields well, moves through the ball well. Clean actions.
ATH: 7.66 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.24 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.