Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

C
RHP

Payton
Evans

Morton JC
Bloomington (HS) • IL
5' 10" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: BNBA Gold
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TrackMan Hitting
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Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
10/02/22
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/05/23
21.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
10/02/22
80
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/02/22
283
Distance (max)
10/02/22
50
Sweet Spot %
8/04/21
Run
7.31
60
2/05/23
4.01
30-yd
10/02/22
1.73
10-yd
2/05/23
24.3
Run speed (max)
10/02/22
Defense
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/05/23
2.11 - 2.19
Pop Time
2/05/23
Pitching

Fastball

84
Velocity (max)
2/05/23
81.1 - 83.4
Velo Range
2/05/23
2234
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23

Changeup

77 - 79
Velo Range
2/05/23
1664
Spin Rate (avg)
2/05/23

Curveball

61.6 - 63.3
Velo Range
10/02/22
1862
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22

Slider

64.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
10/02/22
2238
Spin Rate (avg)
10/02/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
7.31
Pop Time
2.11 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
77.0
Power / Speed Score
11.5
60 Yard Dash
7.33
Pop Time
2.22 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
11.7
60 Yard Dash
7.77
Pop Time
2.19 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
75.0
Power / Speed Score
10.7
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Position
7.31
60-yard
2.11 - 2.19
Pop Time
77
C Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Position
7.33
60-yard
2.22 - 2.29
Pop Time
75
C Velo
85
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Position
7.77
60-yard
2.19 - 2.22
Pop Time
75
C Velo
83
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
84.3
Exit Velocity Avg
72.0
Distance Max
246
Distance Avg
135
Launch Angle Avg
23.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
80.0
Distance Max
283
Distance Avg
104
Launch Angle Avg
6.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
73.1
Distance Max
269
Distance Avg
190
Launch Angle Avg
21.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.3
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
104
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
73.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
269
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
20.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.7
Bat Speed Max
65.7
Bat Speed Avg
63.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
19.9
Bat Speed Max
64.0
Bat Speed Avg
59.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
18.3
Bat Speed Max
60.0
Bat Speed Avg
58.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
60.0
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2234
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1853
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
77.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1664
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2121
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2166
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
27.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1862
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
70.9
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1656
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2238
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1941
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1699
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2123
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
84.0
Velocity (max)
81.1 - 83.4
Velo Range
80.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,234
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
62.8
Velocity (max)
60.4 - 62.4
Velo Range
59.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,853
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
67.8
Velocity (max)
65.5 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,170
Spin Rate (max)
2,121
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
78.8
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.6
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,777
Spin Rate (max)
1,664
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.1
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.6
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,249
Spin Rate (max)
2,166
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.3
Velocity (max)
61.6 - 63.3
Velo Range
60.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,939
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.0
Velocity (max)
64.3 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,332
Spin Rate (max)
2,238
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,762
Spin Rate (max)
1,656
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.2
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 78.4
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,051
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.7
Velocity (max)
53.0 - 59.2
Velo Range
54.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,815
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 - Slider
66.3
Velocity (max)
62.4 - 66.0
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,209
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
77.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
64.0
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 83
FB
60 - 62
CB
77 - 79
CH
66 - 68
SL
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 80
FB
62 - 63
CB
70 - 72
CH
64 - 68
SL
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
76 - 78
FB
53 - 59
CB
62 - 66
SL

Game Performance

2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
4.01
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
1.73
30 Yard Dash
4.02
60 Yard Dash
7.32
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
10 Yard Dash
2.33
30 Yard Dash
4.01
60 Yard Dash
7.33
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Swift
1.73
10-yd
4.02
30-yd
7.31
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
2.15
RSi (max)
2.15
RSi (avg)
1,425
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
27.9
Jump Height (avg)
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Swift
2.33
10-yd
4.01
30-yd
7.33
60-yd
24.3
Run speed (max)
1.70
RSi (max)
1.70
RSi (avg)
1,376
Jump Power (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
27.4
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
2021
Edge Score
73.01
Edge Score
73.69
Edge Score
70.61
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
Visual Skills
73.01
Edge Score
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 2022
Visual Skills
73.69
Edge Score
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
Visual Skills
70.61
Edge Score

Pitch Ai

2021
Arm Speed
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Feb 5, 2023
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)
Unsigned Senior Showcase
Oct 2, 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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Central Illinois Open
Aug 4, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/03/23

Verbally committed to Morton JC.

2/05/23

5-foot-10, 155-pound, RHP/C Payton Evans (Bloomington), made his mark on the mound sitting 81-83 mph, topped out at 84 mph with carry through the zone. His slider played at 66-68 mph with feel and sweeping action. The changeup sat 77-79 mph, thrown hard for strikes with some late run. Evans also ran a 7.31 in the 60-yard dash and had a max exit velocity of 84 mph as a position player.

2/05/23

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: High leg lift, slight coil, drop and drive delivery, in-line stride.
Arm Action: RH. Shorter arm action. Slight stab back.
FB: T84, 81-83 mph. Some life through the zone. Mostly straight.  T2270, 2234 average rpm.
CB: 60-62 mph. Slows arm. Changes arm action. Methodical 11/5 break. T1947, 1853 average rpm.
SL: 66-68 mph. Some sweeping action, some feel.  T2170, 2121 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Thrown hard for strikes. Some late run.  T1777, 1664 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Open setup, preset hinge, toe tap that gains ground. Direct with some loft in path.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 72 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 77 mph. Short, 3/4 slot, accurate throws.
Defense: Quick out of the crouch, short right foot, soft blocker.
Run: 7.31 runner in the 60. 

10/02/22

Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-10, 155-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic, high leg-lift into a slight coiled balance point, drop/drive lower-half, remains in-line with the plate.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T80.1, 78-80 mph. Plays with life and finishes through the zone, slight running action to the arm-side. T2249, 2166 average rpm.
CB: 62-63 mph. Downer 11/5 shape, plays with some depth. T1939, 1862 average rpm.
SL: 64-68 mph. Sharp downer action. T2332, 2238 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Slight fading action to the arm-side at times. T1762, 1656 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Wide setup, minimal load and toe-tap stride. Simple swing, short to the ball, whole field approach.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80 mph. 283’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short to the ear into an over-the-top slot.
Defense: 2.22-2.29 pop times. Clean transfer, directional footwork out of the crouch.
Run: 7.33 runner in the 60. 

8/04/21

Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-9, 160-pounds.
Delivery: Deliberate drop and drive delivery with some effort, level shoulders, works directionally to home, falling off finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T79.19, 76.0-78.4 mph. Clean out of the hands, plays straight. T2051, 1940 average rpm.
CB: 53.0-59.2 mph. 11/5 movement with early break, down in the zone command. T1815, 1699 average rpm.
SL: 62.41-66.02 mph. 10/4 action, arm side command. T2209, 2123 average rpm.

Hit: RHH. Weight on the back leg, short stride. Short to the baseball, level swing, middle of the field approach.
Power: 83.2 max exit velocity, averaged 73.1 mph. 268’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.19-2.22 pop times. Consistent hands, in control footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.77 runner in the 60. 

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