Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

OF
LHP

Austin
Middleton

Buchholz (HS) • FL
5' 7" • 151LBS
L/L • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National

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Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/28/21
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
7/20/22
22.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/20/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/21
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/20/22
323
Distance (max)
5/29/21
64
Sweet Spot %
10/30/21
Run
7.25
60
7/20/22
4.05
30-yd
7/20/22
1.76
10-yd
7/20/22
19.2
Run speed (max)
7/20/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
7/20/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
6/09/22
83 - 84
Velo Range
6/09/22
1773
Spin Rate (avg)
7/20/22

Curveball

73 - 74
Velo Range
10/30/21
2251
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21

Slider

74.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
7/20/22
1902
Spin Rate (avg)
7/20/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
60 Yard Dash
7.33
Outfield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.3
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
Position
7.25
60-yard
85
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Position
7.33
60-yard
84
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Team Florida ID Games - Orlando
Jun 28, 2021
Position
7.53
60-yard
77
OF Velo
90
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Southeast Summer Kickoff
May 29, 2021
Position
7.53
60-yard
79
OF Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
82.5
Distance Max
320
Distance Avg
189
Launch Angle Avg
16.9
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
89.9
Exit Velocity Avg
78.8
Distance Max
323
Distance Avg
174
Launch Angle Avg
18.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Florida ID Games - Orlando
Jun 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.9
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
160
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Southeast Summer Kickoff
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
176
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
25.5
Hand Speed Avg
23.3
Bat Speed Max
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
26.1
Hand Speed Avg
23.3
Bat Speed Max
71.1
Bat Speed Avg
64.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.5
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Florida ID Games - Orlando
Jun 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
26.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Southeast Summer Kickoff
May 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1773
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.3
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1902
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.6
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1648
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
21.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1937
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 82.6
Velo Range
78.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,888
Spin Rate (max)
1,773
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
78.9
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 78.6
Velo Range
72.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,352
Spin Rate (max)
1,902
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
79.1 - 80.4
Velo Range
75.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,865
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,251
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Team Florida ID Games - Orlando
Jun 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.5
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,609
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Southeast Summer Kickoff
May 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 75.9
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,736
Spin Rate (max)
1,594
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.7
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,191
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Team Florida ID Games - Orlando
Jun 28, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.8

Game Performance

2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.76
30 Yard Dash
4.05
60 Yard Dash
7.25
Top Speed (MPH)
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
Swift
1.76
10-yd
4.05
30-yd
7.25
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
8.3
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
2021
Edge Score
72.71
Edge Score
71.77

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
FL Uncommitted Games
Jul 20, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/20/22

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-7, 147-pounds. Lean frame.
Defense: Quick feet, works through the target.
Arm: LH. OF - 85 mph. Clean transfers, 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: LHH. Open and tall setup. Tight, controlled load. Level path.
Power: 88.7 mph exit velocity. Up the middle/opposite field approach.
Run: 7.25 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Up-tempo drop and drive action.
Arm Action: LH. Long and loose arm action, 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T83.2, 81-83 mph. Slight cutting action.
SL: 74-78 mph. Tight 10/4 action.

10/30/21

5-foot-7, 144-pound athletic projectable frame. Solid capable at the plate, Middleton recorded an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.34 mph bat speed average). (22.69 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed was quick developing, showed a short simple swing plane and high good extension on his finish. He produced some loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive base hit approach. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 84 mph; showed a natural exchange, sure consistent hands, and rhythmic in control feet. Fielded the ball out front with quick movement laterally. Had a long arm action and clean slot with decent accuracy to the base. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.33. Confident solid on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, he had a consistent longer arm action with an over-the-top arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses high effort. Showed low balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands hard and square with an athletic falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 80-81 mph; has tailing action and control around the zone. (Max spin 1865; Avg 1702). Throws his 1/7 curveball (73-74) with both sides of the plate decent control. (Max spin 2251; Avg 2251).

6/28/21

5-foot-7, 140-pound lean athletic build. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. (63.02 mph bat speed average). (23.53 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced stance with an arm bar load, then uses a controlled leg kick. Had quick bat speed, short upward swing plane and high finish. He created some loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle line drive approach. Solid from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 77 mph; had smooth rhythmic footwork, a clean natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball to the side. Used a long arm action and a high ¾ slot while showing decent accuracy to the base. Recorded a time of 7.53 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, showed an over-the-top arm angle and a long arm action with consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands square with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 72-73 mph with a max of 74 mph; throws a sharp fastball with some running action and command arm side around the zone. (Max spin 1740; Avg 1606).  

5/29/21

Position: OF/LHP

Body: 5-foot-7, 140-pound lean  proportional frame.

Hit: (LHH) Began in a balanced stance with a high arm bar load, then used a leg kick. Developing bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.

Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 76.14 mph. 65.96 mph bat speed average. 23.54 mph hand speed average.

Defense:  (OF) Sure hands, consistent choppy footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.  Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball to the side.

Arm: 79 mph outfield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.

Speed: 7.53 (60-yard).

Pitching: Projectable. Drop-and-drive delivery, decent effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, quick arm action. Strong balance point, uphill shoulders, lands square, an athletic finish.

FB: T76. 74-76 mph. (Max spin 1735;  Avg 1604). Arm side accuracy, tailing action, sharp movement.

CB: 68-72 mph. Around the zone control, slurvey action, 1/7 shape. (Max spin 2190; Avg 1884).

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