25.9
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
Hunter
Backstrom
Fresno State
Junipero Serra (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: PFA
Junipero Serra (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: PFA
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
82.2
Bat Speed (max)
7/07/21
25
Rot. Acc (max)
7/30/22
-
Hard Hit %
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/25/22
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/30/22
360
Distance (max)
9/25/22
78
Sweet Spot %
7/30/22
6.62
60
7/30/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
7/30/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.62
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
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.5
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
360
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.2
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.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
360
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospects ID
Jul 7, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
89.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
82.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
75.0
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.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.9
Hand Speed (max)
24.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospects ID
Jul 7, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
82.2
Bat Speed (max)
75.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
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.
1.60
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.69
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.58
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.
SoCal ProCase (Invite-Only)
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
1.61
10-yd
3.69
30-yd
6.58
60-yd
21.2
Run speed (max)
2.00
RSi (max)
2.00
RSi (avg)
1,409
Jump Power (max)
26.0
Jump Height (max)
26.0
Jump Height (avg)
California State Games
Jul 30, 2022
Swift
21.3
Run speed (max)
1.17
RSi (max)
1.17
RSi (avg)
1,406
Jump Power (max)
26.0
Jump Height (max)
25.7
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- SoCal ProCase: Blast Motion Leaderboard - Oct 4, 2022
- SoCal ProCase: Speed and Fielding Stats - Oct 3, 2022
- Updated Class of 2023 Rankings - Sep 8, 2022
- California State Games: Blast Leaderboard - Aug 5, 2022
- California State Games: Trackman Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 3, 2022
- California State Games: Quick Hits - Aug 2, 2022
- Top Prospect ID Scouting Reports: Outfielders - Jul 21, 2021
- Top Prospects ID: Blast Motion Leaders - Jul 13, 2021
- Top Prospects ID: Stats Leaders - Jul 12, 2021
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Hunter Backstrom, Serra HS (CA), 2023
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-11, 165lbs. Medium frame. Lean athletic build. Plenty of room to add strength. Advanced + runner (6.58 60-yard).
Defense: Relaxed athletic actions. Around and through while creating good momentum. Easy/quick glove-to-hand. Slower first steps but gains quickness in approach. Extra steps into crowhop. Speed gives him easy range.
Arm: LH. INF - 82 mph. Average strength. Higher effort. Uphill shoulders to an over-the-top slot. Tighter path in the back. More of a pulldown-type action. Present accuracy.
Hit: LHH. Wider base with an upright upper body. Small sway into backside. Present coil. Smaller leg lift trigger. Direct hand path. Above avg. hand/bat speed. Turns tight and quick as bat accelerates early into the zone (19gs avg. rotational acceleration). Balanced throughout. Pounded middle of the field throughout round. LD single to left during gameplay against a LHP.
CA State Games: Uncommitted; he term 'electric' as it relates to a baseball player can be hyperbole or apt and when it comes to the left-hand hitting Backstrom, it is 100% on point. The run tool is plus plus, the bat speed is lightning, the strength and burst are both measurably and visually impactful. He's got power to get through gaps and over the heads of outfielders and he's got the bat control to consistently GET to his speed. On clean hits that he's sniffing for extra bases, when he shifts into a higher gear, a scout can SEE it take place. Then on a ball that could be an infield hit or at a minimum, put pressure on the defense, he seems to be either easily safe or JUST out. This is the type of player a scout is excited about on his drive to the game.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build with room to fill out and add mass.
Hit: LHH. Slightly open to start, wide base with a toe-tap timing mechanism. Gains some seperation with the hands during load. Keeps the barrel through the zone for a long time and showed the ability to find the barrel consistently.
Power: 93.00 max exit velocity
Arm: LH. OF - 77.00 mph. A tight arm path gets the ball up to the ear and out quickly.
Defense: Above average footwork and rhythm in the OF. Played balls with a collected, under-control sense of urgency.
Run: 6.87 runner in the 60.