90.9
Velocity (max)
4/30/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Max
Waldschmidt
Iowa City High (HS) • IA
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
6' 1" • 195LBS
R/R • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
89.4 - 90.7
Velo Range
4/30/23
2266
Spin Rate (avg)
4/30/23
Changeup
80.6 - 83.2
Velo Range
4/30/23
1901
Spin Rate (avg)
4/30/23
Curveball
75 - 77
Velo Range
9/08/21
2274
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
77.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
4/30/23
2362
Spin Rate (avg)
4/30/23
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
4/30/23
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
4/30/23
337
Distance (max)
4/30/23
57
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/22
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
18.9
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.36
60
3/06/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
92
OF Velo
4/30/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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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).
3.75
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
12.0
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).
4.71
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
101.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
337
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
144
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.4
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).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
292
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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.
PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Eastern Iowa
Apr 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
101.7
Exit Velocity (max)
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
144
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
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.
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
75.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
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).
2266
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.
25.2
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Changeup
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).
1901
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Slider
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).
2362
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
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).
2136
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.
25.0
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).
72.4
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).
2274
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Changeup
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).
1601
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Eastern Iowa
Apr 30, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
90.9
Velocity (max)
89.4 - 90.7
Velo Range
90.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,329
Spin Rate (max)
2,266
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.0
Velocity (max)
77.2 - 78.8
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,380
Spin Rate (max)
2,362
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
83.8
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 83.2
Velo Range
82.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,015
Spin Rate (max)
1,901
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 85.8
Velo Range
84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,215
Spin Rate (max)
2,136
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.3
Velocity (max)
70.7 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,433
Spin Rate (max)
2,274
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.0
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.0
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,683
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (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
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Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6_2, 200-pounds.
Defense: RH. OF - 92 mph. Quality actions to field with soft glove, works through ball well, uses momentum on throws with carry and accuracy to target.
Hit: RH. Square stance, easy shoulder load, stays on and through contact, some stiffness in legs, overall clean path producing above avg. line drive pop in bat to middle of field.
Power: 101.70 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 3.75 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Full turn into controlled balance point, explosive down mound, moderate effort to release.
Arm Action: RH. Above avg. arm strength; OT slot.
FB: T90.90, 89.4-90.9 mph. Late running action for strikes.
SL: 77.2-79 mph. 11/5 shape with short sharp break at plate.
CH: 80.6-83.8 mph. Firm with varying heavy action in bottom of zone.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, strides to square, hips tend to open early, contact out front, hard line drive contact to middle of field, solid power in bat with present strength.
Power: 88.3 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 292’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph.
Defense: Above avg. arm, choppy footwork, avg. overall fielding mechanics.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Quick rocker step into athletic high balance point, lands open to plate, aggressive finish through release.
Arm Action: RH. Clean compact arm action, repeats well.
FB: T86.1, 84.8-85.8 mph. T2215, 2135 average rpm. Slight downhill plane, heavy in bottom of zone.
CB: 70.7-74.3 mph. T2433, 2273 average rpm. Slightly higher spin creating occasional sharp break to glove side of plate.
CH: 77.0-78.0 mph. T1683, 1600 average rpm. Flashes above avg. downhill fade.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Defense: OF - 85 mph. Sure hands, works through ball well, has rhythm to field and throw, arm is very projectable with accuracy and carry to target.
Hit: RHH. Slight open stance, rolls into hitting position, line drive swing plane, shows ability with barrel to consistently square baseball, works gap to gap well.
Power: 84.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 4.14 runner in the 30-yard dash.
Delivery: Uptempo delivery, builds momentum, works aggressively down mound, lands very open to plate.
Arm Action: Compact clean arm circle with above avg. hand speed.
FB: T86.00, 85-86 mph. Firm, heavy and straight- slight downhill plane
CB: 73-74 mph. Sharp break with consistent 11/5 shape
CH: 77-78 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed creating good deception and sinking action.
Younger, projectable arm for Iowa Sticks Plummer. The right-handed pitcher shows poise on the mound with a long high-¾ arm action and a clean release. Fastball sat 77-81 mph with mostly straight action. Throws a hard CB at 72 mph with 11/5 break and flashes of depth.