88
Velocity (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
Owen
Backofen
Fishers (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 16U Indiana Nitro Cardinal
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: 16U Indiana Nitro Cardinal
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
83.5 - 86.4
Velo Range
6/20/23
2096
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Changeup
74.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
3/04/23
1786
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Curveball
69 - 74
Velo Range
7/19/23
2065
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/22
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
10/09/23
2212
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/06/22
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/22
348
Distance (max)
3/06/22
60
Sweet Spot %
3/06/22
7.57
60
3/06/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
3/06/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
348
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
348
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
1941
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.
22.8
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1786
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).
68.9
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).
2136
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).
81.6
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
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).
1840
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.
22.9
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).
64.7
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).
2065
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).
72.0
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).
1587
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).
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.5
Velocity (max)
83.5 - 86.4
Velo Range
84.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
1,898
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
69.6
Velocity (max)
65.7 - 69.4
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 86.3
Velo Range
84.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,158
Spin Rate (max)
2,096
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,270
Spin Rate (max)
2,212
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
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 77.4
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,812
Spin Rate (max)
1,786
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 81.3
Velo Range
79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,909
Spin Rate (max)
1,840
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.7
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.7
Velo Range
64.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 72.4
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,662
Spin Rate (max)
1,587
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
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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Owen Backofen, Fishers (IN), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Tall balance point with a shorter stride down the mound. Slightly uphill shoulders down the mound. Lands slightly open. Athletic, recoil type finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 83-86 mph. Straight w/ avg command. T2182, 1898 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Slurvey shape. T2180, 2085 average rpm.
Position Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds. Projectable frame
Delivery: Athletic delivery - gets to a tall balance point and moves down the slope w/ intent. Slightly uphill shoulder angle, lands square, recoil finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm from a H 3/4 slot
FB: T86, 85-86 mph. FB w/ some life - tends to miss gloveside T2158, 2096 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Flashes slurvey shape - developing T2270, 2212 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. flashes sink T1812, 1786 average rpm.
Owen Backofen, Fishers, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-3, 185-pound long build.
Hit: (RHH) Projectable. Begins in an open stance with a small load, then uses a quick toe tap stride. High finish, rotational upward swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 82.1 mph.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, quick footwork, quick clean exchange.
Arm: 83 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, clean slot.
Speed: 7.57 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Stretch only delivery, easy effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, quick loose arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders.
FB: 80-82 mph. (Max spin 1908; Avg 1840). Feel accuracy.
CB: 64-66 mph. Sweeping action. (Max spin 2098; Avg 2065).
CH: 72 mph. Down in the zone control, gradual fading action.