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.
Ethan Ortiz: C/3B, (2026) Manchester, CT. 160-pound lean strong build. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 91 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall narrow stance with a handsy load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a flat simple swing plane and good extension on his high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph. Above average In the outfield, has a twitchy exchange, soft hands, and quick feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; had soft hands, a twitchy transfer, and quick footwork. consistently had pop times of 2.09-2.19. Some flexibility and wide athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot.
Exit Velocity: 91 mph
Arm Velocity: 79 mph
3/04/23
Ethan Ortiz: C/2B, (2026) Manchester, CT. 5-foot-6, 145-pound athletic slim build. Athletic projectable in the box, Ortiz clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow tall stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 64 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, a quick twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 68 mph; shows a clean transfer, soft hands, and quick feet. Athletic wide setup with some flexibility. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base.
Exit Velocity: 83 mph
Arm Velocity: 64 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.46
2/05/22
5-foot-4, 130-pound athletic slim build. Solid above average at the plate, Ortiz had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. (59.3 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic open stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Has a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and high good extension on his finish.Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Smooth above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 63 mph; has next level soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and quick rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 61 mph; shows soft sure hands, quick developing feet, and a clean natural transfer. he had a pop time of 2.31-2.40. Tons of flexibility and athletic wide setup.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph
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Ethan Ortiz: C/3B, (2026) Manchester, CT. 160-pound lean strong build. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 91 mph. (71.2 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall narrow stance with a handsy load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, displays a flat simple swing plane and good extension on his high finish. He found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap line drive approach. While in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph. Above average In the outfield, has a twitchy exchange, soft hands, and quick feet. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. While catching, throw downs to second were maxed at 71 mph; had soft hands, a twitchy transfer, and quick footwork. consistently had pop times of 2.09-2.19. Some flexibility and wide athletic setup. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot.
Exit Velocity: 91 mph
Arm Velocity: 79 mph
Ethan Ortiz: C/2B, (2026) Manchester, CT. 5-foot-6, 145-pound athletic slim build. Athletic projectable in the box, Ortiz clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. (60.2 mph bat speed average). (19.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a narrow tall stance with a smooth handsy load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is quick, displays a short simple swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Had loud contact and found lots of barrels. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 64 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, a quick twitchy exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 68 mph; shows a clean transfer, soft hands, and quick feet. Athletic wide setup with some flexibility. Used a short arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing consistent accuracy to the base.
Exit Velocity: 83 mph
Arm Velocity: 64 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.46
5-foot-4, 130-pound athletic slim build. Solid above average at the plate, Ortiz had a max exit velocity of 75 mph. (59.3 mph bat speed average). (17.8 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic open stance with a smooth compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Has a short simple swing plane, quick bat speed and high good extension on his finish.Found lots of barrels with loud contact. Up the middle line drive approach. Smooth above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 63 mph; has next level soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and quick rhythmic feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 61 mph; shows soft sure hands, quick developing feet, and a clean natural transfer. he had a pop time of 2.31-2.40. Tons of flexibility and athletic wide setup.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 63 mph