24.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/05/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Owen
Hicks
Iowa City High (HS) • IA
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Iowa Select Scout 2025
6' 3" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Iowa Select Scout 2025
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Best Of Stats
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/22
6.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
91
Exit Velocity (max)
4/28/24
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/23
316
Distance (max)
3/05/23
100
Sweet Spot %
4/28/24
7.36
60
8/05/23
4.11
30-yd
8/05/23
1.77
10-yd
8/06/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
8/05/23
88
INF Velo
4/28/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
86
Velocity (max)
4/28/24
84 - 86
Velo Range
4/28/24
2033
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/23
Changeup
79 - 80
Velo Range
4/28/24
1734
Spin Rate (avg)
3/05/23
Curveball
73.2 - 74.5
Velo Range
3/05/23
2171
Spin Rate (avg)
8/05/23
Slider
77 - 79
Velo Range
4/28/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.36
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
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.2
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.9
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).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
252
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
137
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.6
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.
IA Preseason ID- Eastern Iowa
Apr 28, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
218
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
92
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.7
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 Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
67.4
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).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
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).
1963
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.
24.3
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).
72.6
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).
2149
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).
75.6
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).
1734
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
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).
1887
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.
24.7
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).
67.6
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).
1943
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).
PBR Iowa State Games
Aug 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,061
Spin Rate (max)
1,937
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
73.3
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 73.0
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,214
Spin Rate (max)
2,171
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 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 82.9
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,114
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
73.2 - 74.5
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,137
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
76.2
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 76.1
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,846
Spin Rate (max)
1,734
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 Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.4
Velocity (max)
75.2 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,001
Spin Rate (max)
1,887
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.0
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,993
Spin Rate (max)
1,943
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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.
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
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
85.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
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
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2024 & 2025 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 6, 2022
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.14
30-yd
7.56
60-yd
17.9
Run speed (max)
7.9
Run Speed (avg)
1.66
RSi (max)
1.66
RSi (avg)
1,233
Jump Power (max)
23.6
Jump Height (max)
23.4
Jump Height (avg)
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Delivery: Short rocker step into athletic slight tuck and turn, balanced and aggressive down mound, lands inline with open front foot, easy extension to plate.Body: 6_3, 180-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 88 mph. Light on his feet, moves with fluidity, hands are soft, does field underneath body at times, overall quality actions with above avg. arm across infield.
Hit: RHH. slight open stance, quality rhythm in hands, line drive hitter, shows ability to use oppo gap, overall gap to gap hitter with consistent barrels.
Power: 91.00 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 3.84 runner in the 30.
Arm Action: RH. Clean loose ¾ slot with moderate effort to release.
FB: T86.00, 84-86 mph. Life to FB with above avg. run and sink action.
SL: 77-79 mph. Late break consistently spotted in bottom half of zone.
CH: 79-80 mph. Thrown at FB arm speed; quality fading action at plate.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6_3, 180-pounds.
Defense: RH. INF - 80 mph. Works around and through, above avg. footwork, clean release with accuracy to bag.
Hit: RHH. Square upright stance, easier bat path, consistently squares baseball with minimal effort, works gap to gap well.
Power: 87.50 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.36 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Full rocker into high tuck and turn, lands inline, slight upright release.
Arm Action: RH. Short compact arm circle with whippy path out front.
FB: T81.60, 79-81.3 mph.
CB: 69.2-73.0 mph.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Delivery: Controlled tempo, high slight tucked position, lands inline and is athletic down mound.Body: 6_2, 170-pounds.
Defense: INF - 80 mph. Works around the through baseball, fluid actions to field, glove is avg./solid, follows throws to target with accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, shoulder load, easy clean path through zone, some early lift through contact pulling off ball, produces easy hard contact and works both gaps consistently.
Power: 89.30 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp.
Run: 7.38 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: RH. Clean almost sideways arm swing; H3/4 slot, some hand quickness.
FB: T83.20, 81.7-82.9 mph. Varying movement with good command of zone.
CB: 73.2-74.5 mph. Slider action with above avg. depth.
CH: 75.1-76.1 mph. Firm with adequate run and sink action.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 160-pounds.
Hit: Tall square stance, easy load, inverted C path through contact, tends to pull off contact early, occasional pop in bat.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 73.9 mph. 252’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 74 mph.
Defense: Works around and through baseball, easier movements to field, glove is soft with flashes of actions.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Short rocker into controlled medium balance point, swings down mound, solid finish to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Starts long out of glove, shortens mid circle, high ¾ slot.
FB: T78.4, 75-78 mph. T2001, 1902 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. T1993, 1943 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, linear stride, rhythm to hand load, line drive swing, repeats well, consistently squares baseball.
Power: 80.8 max exit velocity, averaged 79.2 mph. 236’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph.
Defense: Above avg. actions in field for freshman, taller fielding position at times, glove is soft, moves with fluidity, present ability to throw from multiple angles.
Run: 7.83 runner in the 60.