85.3
Velocity (max)
10/29/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
Roy
Higinbotham
Pueblo County (HS) • CO
6' 0" • 200LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pueblo Azteca 18u
6' 0" • 200LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Pueblo Azteca 18u
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
10/29/23
2206
Spin Rate (avg)
10/29/23
Changeup
79 - 79.8
Velo Range
10/29/23
1589
Spin Rate (avg)
10/29/23
Curveball
72.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
10/29/23
2285
Spin Rate (avg)
10/29/23
Slider
70.5 - 73
Velo Range
7/18/23
2081
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/18/23
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/18/23
338
Distance (max)
7/18/23
88
Sweet Spot %
7/18/23
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/29/23
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/29/23
17.3
Rot. Acc (max)
10/29/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.02
60
7/18/23
3.93
30-yd
7/18/23
1.68
10-yd
7/18/23
19.9
Run speed (max)
7/18/23
81
INF Velo
10/29/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
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).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.5
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.
Pueblo Fall ID
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
260
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Pueblo Summer Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
258
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Pueblo Fall ID
Oct 29, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
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).
85.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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).
2165
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.
25.8
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).
72.7
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).
2285
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).
79.4
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).
1589
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).
71.7
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).
2081
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).
Pueblo Fall ID
Oct 29, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
85.3
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 85.3
Velo Range
85.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,337
Spin Rate (max)
2,206
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
73.3
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.2
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,344
Spin Rate (max)
2,285
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
79.8
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 79.8
Velo Range
80.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,661
Spin Rate (max)
1,589
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pueblo Summer Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
82.7 - 84.3
Velo Range
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,130
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
73.9
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
69.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
2,081
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).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.93
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
79.22
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Uncommitted Spotlight: 2024 RHP/INF Roy Higinbotham - Jan 10, 2024
- Colorado 2023 Fall Showcase Notebook - Jan 2, 2024
- Pueblo Fall ID: Positional Data Dive - Nov 2, 2023
- Pueblo Fall ID - Quick Hits - Nov 1, 2023
- Pueblo Fall ID: Pitching Data Dive - Nov 1, 2023
- Pueblo Fall ID: Statistical Analysis - Oct 31, 2023
- Pueblo Summer Open - Quick Hits - Aug 2, 2023
- Pueblo Summer Open: Positional Data Dive - Jul 22, 2023
- Pueblo Summer Open: Pitching Data Dive - Jul 21, 2023
- Pueblo Summer Open: Statistical Analysis - Jul 20, 2023
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Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow for grade, athlete on all fronts. Very projectable on the mound with upside in the bat as well.
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Delivery: From the glove side of the rubber, side step, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: Stays on plane with light cut.
SL: 10/4 shape, some spin induced break.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow for grade, athlete on all fronts. Very projectable on the mound with upside in the bat as well.
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly bent at the knees, feet shoulder width apart, hands above shoulder, bat angle flat, light bat wiggle. Load with hands, small leg lift, medium stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone.
Power: Line drive swing with developing power, and quality hands.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, athletic feet, quality hands, quick transfer and release, works around the baseball well.
Vizual Edge: 72.26 Edge Score
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow for grade, athlete on all fronts. Very projectable on the mound with upside in the bat as well.
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Delivery: From the glove side of the rubber, side step, high leg kick, longer stride, glides down the mound, drives over a firm front side.
Arm Action: RH. Medium arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
FB: Stays on plane with light cut.
SL: 10/4 shape, some spin induced break.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B Follow for grade, athlete on all fronts. Very projectable on the mound with upside in the bat as well.
Body: 6-0, 200-pounds. Strong and athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Slightly bent at the knees, feet shoulder width apart, hands above shoulder, bat angle flat, light bat wiggle. Load with hands, small leg lift, medium stride, active and connected top/lower half, short to the baseball, long through the zone.
Power: Line drive swing with developing power, and quality hands.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Short arm swing out of a 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: Prep step, athletic feet, quality hands, quick transfer and release, works around the baseball well.
Vizual Edge: 72.26 Edge Score