73.3
Velocity (max)
3/08/24
CLASS OF 2028
RHP
OF
Dion
Hightower III
Windsor (HS) • CT
5' 7" • 145LBS
R/R • 13yr 10mo
Travel Team: Gap 2 Gap
5' 7" • 145LBS
R/R • 13yr 10mo
Travel Team: Gap 2 Gap
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
71.8 - 73.2
Velo Range
3/08/24
1795
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/24
Curveball
57.4 - 57.7
Velo Range
3/08/24
1825
Spin Rate (avg)
3/08/24
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/24
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/08/24
272
Distance (max)
3/08/24
54
Sweet Spot %
3/08/24
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
3/08/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.16
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.0
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: Gap 2 Gap 3.8.24
Mar 8, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
74.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.5
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).
1795
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.
24.8
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).
57.5
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).
1825
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).
Scout Day: Gap 2 Gap 3.8.24
Mar 8, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
73.3
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 73.2
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
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
57.7
Velocity (max)
57.4 - 57.7
Velo Range
55.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,834
Spin Rate (max)
1,825
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
Game Performance
2024
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.
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Dion Hightower III: RHP/OF, (2028) Windsor High School, CT. 145-pound athletic strong build. Above average projectable during batting practice, the hitter clocked an exit velocity of 90 mph. Started in a wide open stance with a rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Has electric bat speed, loose level swing plane and good extension on his front foot finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Pull side approach. Solid projectable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 72 mph; had soft hands, a clean exchange, and developing footwork. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball out front. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, used a ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action while showing developing arm speed. Slow-tempo drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Balance is tall point with an in line shoulders in his delivery. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-73 mph; shows sinking action and arm side command. (Max spin 1951; Avg 1794). Had early slurvey action and down in the zone command on his curveball (57-58). (Max spin 1833; Avg 1824).
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 72 mph