Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

LHP
1B

Adam
Fairbetter

Bentonville West (HS) • AR
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Marucci Midwest Arkansas
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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

79
Velocity (max)
6/15/22
76.8 - 78.3
Velo Range
6/15/22
2053
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22

Changeup

73 - 74
Velo Range
1/28/23
1713
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22

Curveball

68 - 70.3
Velo Range
6/15/22
1954
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22

Slider

66.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
6/15/22
1956
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Power
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/22
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/22
326
Distance (max)
6/15/22
45
Sweet Spot %
6/15/22
Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/23/21
79
Bat Speed (max)
1/28/23
26.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/22
-
Hard Hit %
Run
7.63
60
6/15/22
4.09
30-yd
1/28/23
1.69
10-yd
1/28/23
17.2
Run speed (max)
1/28/23
Defense
79
INF Velo
6/15/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
2020
Infield Velocity
74.0
60 Yard Dash
7.63
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
60 Yard Dash
7.80
Infield Velocity
70.0
Power / Speed Score
11.1
60 Yard Dash
8.00
Infield Velocity
62.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Position
74
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Position
7.80
60-yard
68
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Position
7.90
60-yard
70
INF Velo
83
Exit Velo
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Position
8.00
60-yard
62
INF Velo
74
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
90.4
Exit Velocity Avg
76.6
Distance Max
315
Distance Avg
152
Launch Angle Avg
22.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.9
Exit Velocity Avg
82.5
Distance Max
326
Distance Avg
268
Launch Angle Avg
32.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.5
Exit Velocity Avg
74.9
Distance Max
296
Distance Avg
167
Launch Angle Avg
24.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.9
Exit Velocity Avg
69.6
Distance Max
246
Distance Avg
147
Launch Angle Avg
24.1
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.4
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Perfect Timing Baseball Scout Day
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
268
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
173
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
69.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
19.6
Bat Speed Max
79.0
Bat Speed Avg
73.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
20.4
Bat Speed Max
71.8
Bat Speed Avg
68.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
20.3
Bat Speed Max
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
61.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
79.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Perfect Timing Baseball Scout Day
Jun 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
75.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1815
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1749
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1690
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2053
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1954
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1713
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1956
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.4
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1813
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.0
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1642
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1679
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1676
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
66.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1763
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
60.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1607
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,930
Spin Rate (max)
1,815
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.5
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,824
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.9
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 73.9
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,740
Spin Rate (max)
1,690
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Perfect Timing Baseball Scout Day
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.3
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,125
Spin Rate (max)
2,053
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.3
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,985
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.2
Velocity (max)
66.8 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,956
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.7
Velo Range
72.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,755
Spin Rate (max)
1,713
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.6
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,942
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
63.9
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 63.6
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,746
Spin Rate (max)
1,676
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.4
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,890
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 %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 66.4
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.2
Velocity (max)
69.6 - 70.1
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
Spin Rate (max)
1,679
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
69.3
Velocity (max)
65.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,871
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.8
Velocity (max)
59.8 - 60.8
Velo Range
54.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,714
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
72.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
62.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
59.5
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
65 - 67
CB
73 - 74
CH
2021 Natural State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 23, 2021
Pitching
74
Max FB
70 - 74
FB
62 - 63
SL
Northwest Arkansas Underclass Trials
Jun 16, 2021
Pitching
73
Max FB
71 - 73
FB
65 - 66
CB
69 - 70
CH
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2020
Pitching
69
Max FB
66 - 69
FB
59 - 60
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
4.09
60 Yard Dash
7.65
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Northwest Arkansas Preseason ID
Jan 28, 2023
Swift
1.69
10-yd
4.09
30-yd
7.65
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
2.25
RSi (max)
2.25
RSi (avg)
1,608
Jump Power (max)
29.5
Jump Height (max)
29.5
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

1/28/23
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Long levered with lean muscle to frame.
Delivery: Simple repeatable delivery, reach to land with open toe, low glove arm to arm swing with easy efort.
Arm Action: LH. Over the top slot with long take away out of glove.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Early fade to arm side with control in the zone. T1930, 1815 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. Short break with early action in and out of zone. T1824, 1749 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Fade to arm side with feel in the zone. T1740, 1690 average rpm.
1/28/23
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 185-pounds. Long levered with lean muscle to frame.
Hits: LHH. Athletic base, simple load , controlled stride, weight stays on backside with lean back to clear barrel. Uphill path on the backside with clearance to the front.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 76.6 MPH. 315' max distance. Pull side power with gap to gap approach.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph.Short quick clean arm swing.
Defense: Active feet clean glove with flip to field, active around bag with feel.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
10/23/21

Player Spotlight

Adam Fairbetter: LHP/1B, (2024) Bentonville West, AR. 6-foot-1, 167-pound proportional projectable frame. Fluid smooth at the plate, Fairbetter recorded an exit velocity of 86 mph. (61.93 mph bat speed average). (20.75 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed was average efficient, displayed a short flat swing plane and level good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with some loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Projectable solid in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; has consistent developing hands, a fluid natural exchange, and in control rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Using a consistent arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from clean slot. Clocked a time of 7.8 in the 60-yard dash. Smooth fluid on the mound, used an over-the-top arm angle and a long loose arm action while showing consistent good arm speed. Feel type pitcher who uses easy effort. Tall balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square and soft with an athletic clean finish. Slider (62-63 mph). Threw his fastball 70-74 mph; has a tight fastball that shows control arm side down in the zone and sinking some action. (Max spin 1942; Avg 1798). His 2/8 curveball has early gradual action and in the zone feel control. (Max spin ; Avg ). Had arm side in the zone command and fading deceiving action on his changeup.

Scout Evaluation

Adam Fairbetter, Bentonville West, 2024, AR

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot-1, 167-pound proportional projectable frame.

Hit: (LHH) Fluid smooth. Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short controlled stride. Average efficient bat speed. Level good extension on his finish, short flat swing. Up the middle line drive approach.

Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 77.79 mph. 61.93 mph bat speed average. 20.75 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Consistent developing hands, in control rhythmic footwork, fluid natural exchange. Projectable solid.  Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front.

Arm: 68 mph infield velocity. Consistent arm action, clean slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.80 (60-yard).

Pitching: Smooth fluid. Feel delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent good arm speed, long loose arm action. Consistent balance point, even in line shoulders, lands square and soft, an athletic clean finish.

FB: T74. 70-74 mph. (Max spin 1942;  Avg 1798). Arm side down in the zone accuracy, sinking some action, tight movement.

CB: In the zone feel control, early gradual action, 2/8 shape.

CH: Arm side in the zone command, fading deceiving action.

SL: 62-63 mph. (Max spin 1746; Avg 1675).

6/16/21

Player Spotlight

Adam Fairbetter: LHP/1B, (2024) Bentonville West, AR. 6-foot, 167-pound projectable frame. Fluid at the plate, Fairbetter clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is average, has a short swing plane and high finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Smooth while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 70 mph; has sure hands, a quick clean exchange, and smooth consistent feet. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.9 at the event. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a short arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Uses easy effort in his delivery. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-73 mph; has a tight fastball that showed consistent control and slight running action. Has a 2/8 curveball (65-66) that showed in the zone control and gradual action. His straight changeup (69-70) had consistent command and fading action.

Scout Evaluation

Adam Fairbetter, Bentonville West, 2024, AR

Position: LHP/1B

Body: 6-foot, 167-pound projectable frame.

Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a smooth compact load, then used a controlled stride. Average bat speed. High finish, short swing. Gap to gap approach.

Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 72.27 mph. 61.39 mph bat speed average. 19.83 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (IF) Sure hands, smooth consistent footwork, quick clean exchange. Smooth.

Arm: 70 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.90 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Easy effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, short arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a clean finish.

FB: T73. 71-73 mph. (Max spin 1890;  Avg 1832). Consistent accuracy, slight running action, tight movement.

CB: 65-66 mph. In the zone control, gradual action, 2/8 shape. (Max spin 1683; Avg 1641).

CH: 69-70 mph. Consistent command, fading action, straight movement.

6/23/20

5-Foot-9, 160-Pound frame, thin frame with room for strength, ran a 8.00, Offensively; even set,, simple load simple stride, barrel pre set cocked, backside rotates underbody, slight lean back clear barrel, uphill finish with loft, short finish, 74 mph exit velo, Defensively; active feet, fingers down to field, funnel to midline, soft hands, minimal carry with arm side run 62 mph arm strength.

Pitching: over the top slot, average arm speed, short arm action, good balance point, easy effort, smooth rhythm, open land, even toe land, short glove arm, stand up off release of backside, fastball 66-69 mph, fade early with arm side run in zone, curveball 59-60 mph, 1-7 shape, early action, gradual break, fastball arm speed in the zone.

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