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 Ramsdell: 3B/1B, (2026) Manchester High School, CT. 170-pound solid strong build. Raw projectable in the box, the hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (69.9 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Had a loose uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, soft hands, and a twitchy exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 88 mph Arm Velocity: 74 mph
3/04/23
Ethan Ramsdell: 2B/SS, (2026) Manchester High School, CT. 6-foot, 145-pound athletic slim frame. Projectable athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a loose upward swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Aggressive fly ball approach. Projectable above average while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; has soft twitchy hands, a clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Interesting young athlete/Baseball player.
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.16
2/05/22
5-foot-7, 120-pound slim long frame. Capable in the box, Ramsdell recorded an exit velocity of74 mph. (57.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Has a short upward swing plane, average bat speed and high good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive up the middle approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 62 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, soft sure hands, and quick developing feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short loose arm action and a ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 62 mph
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Ethan Ramsdell: 3B/1B, (2026) Manchester High School, CT. 170-pound solid strong build. Raw projectable in the box, the hitter recorded an exit velocity of 88 mph. (69.9 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall athletic stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Had a loose uphill swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 74 mph; had athletic smooth footwork, soft hands, and a twitchy exchange. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Ethan Ramsdell: 2B/SS, (2026) Manchester High School, CT. 6-foot, 145-pound athletic slim frame. Projectable athletic during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 80 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (22.2 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide athletic stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a loose upward swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Aggressive fly ball approach. Projectable above average while in the infield, made throws up to 70 mph; has soft twitchy hands, a clean exchange, and athletic quick feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the base. Interesting young athlete/Baseball player.
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 70 mph
30-Yard Dash: 4.16
5-foot-7, 120-pound slim long frame. Capable in the box, Ramsdell recorded an exit velocity of74 mph. (57.9 mph bat speed average). (21.3 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a short toe tap stride. Has a short upward swing plane, average bat speed and high good extension on his finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Line drive up the middle approach. Projectable while in the infield, made throws up to 62 mph; shows a clean natural exchange, soft sure hands, and quick developing feet. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a short loose arm action and a ¾ slot.
Exit Velocity: 75 mph
Arm Velocity: 62 mph