21.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Pierce
McDonald
Fairfield Warde (HS) • CT
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Baseball u CT
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Baseball u CT
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
25.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/13/23
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/13/23
305
Distance (max)
10/13/23
59
Sweet Spot %
10/08/22
7.58
60
2/13/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
10/13/23
-
OF Velo
68
C Velo
10/13/23
2.13 - 2.32
Pop Time
2/13/22
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.24 - 2.39
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
174
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3
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).
80.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
155
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
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.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.14.23
Oct 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Fall Prospect Games II
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Boys of Summer 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.1
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.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.6
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.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 10.14.23
Oct 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Fall Prospect Games II
Oct 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
60.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Boys of Summer 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Pierce McDonald: C/OF, (2025) Fairfield Warde, CT. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic proportional frame. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 80 mph. (59.1 mph bat speed average). (19.1 mph hand speed average). Started in an athletic balanced stance with a high load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed is average, shows a short upward swing plane and a front foot finish. He barreled up some balls with loud contact. Pull side approach. Behind the plate, he recorded a position velocity of 68 mph during throw downs; had soft hands, a developing transfer, and quick footwork. he produced a pop time of 2.24-2.39. Wide setup with some flexibility. From an-over-the-top slot, showed consistent accuracy to the base with a short arm action.
Exit Velocity: 80 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph
Pierce McDonald: C/OF, (2025) Fairfield Warde, CT. 5-foot-10, 160-pound athletic proportional build. Capable in the box, Mcdonald had an exit velocity of 81 mph. (58.4 mph bat speed average). (18.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a short stride. Has average bat speed, rotational swing plane and high finish. He found some barrels with loud contact. Pull side approach. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph; has a clean natural transfer, soft hands, and quick consistent feet. recorded a pop time of 2.28-2.41. Wide quiet setup with some flexibility. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a short quick arm action. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 8.12.
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.12
A young 5-foot-9, 145-pound prospect. In the box, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 78 mph with a (61.5 mph bat speed average) and (19.4 mph hand speed average). He begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. A controlled stride triggers a simple, flat swing with a good finish. In the infield, his best throw was up to 71 mph across the diamond, while showing he has sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth feet. Behind the plate, McDonald was up to 67 mph, with a pop time range of 2.13-2.32. His initial stance is clean. The feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is relaxed in the center of the chest. As he transitions to throw, he demonstrates he has consistent, rhythmic footwork, sure hands, and a fluid transfer. McDonalds also recorded a time of 7.58 in the 60-yard dash.
Exit Velocity: 78 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.58