88
Velocity (max)
3/04/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
3B
Pernell
Whitsett
Northrop (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest
6' 1" • 190LBS
L/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: Canes Midwest
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.7 - 87.5
Velo Range
3/04/23
2188
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Changeup
74.7 - 77.1
Velo Range
3/04/23
1915
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
Curveball
71.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
3/04/23
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
3/04/23
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/21
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/01/22
317
Distance (max)
8/08/21
45
Sweet Spot %
8/08/21
20
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/21
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/08/21
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.15
60
10/22/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
88
INF Velo
10/01/22
87
OF Velo
9/29/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
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
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.8
Hitting
2022
2021
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).
78.2
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).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.8
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.0
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.
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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).
2188
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.
25.1
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).
72.9
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).
2083
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).
75.9
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).
1915
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).
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
2088
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.
27.2
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.8
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).
1826
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).
69.7
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).
1479
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).
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
86.7 - 87.5
Velo Range
87.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,188
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
74.4
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,133
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
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
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 77.1
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Indy Open - Session I
Aug 8, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 78.6
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.9
Velocity (max)
64.5 - 66.9
Velo Range
64.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,911
Spin Rate (max)
1,826
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.1
Velocity (max)
68.5 - 71.0
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,518
Spin Rate (max)
1,479
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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).
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)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Changeup
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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Notes
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Position Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 190-pounds. Strong frame w/ thick lower half
Delivery: Gets to a taller balance point with an inward turn due to a strong counter rotation of the hips. Controlled move down the mound with in-line shoulders, lands slightly crossfired and finishes athletically.
Arm Action: RH. Longer arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-87 mph. FB shows abv avg life T2251, 2188 average rpm.
CB: 71-74 mph. Some sharp action w/ plenty of feel T2133, 2083 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Some sink T2073, 1915 average rpm.
Pernell Whitsett, Northrop, 2024, IN
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound strong build.
Hit: (LHH) Above average. Setup consists of an open stance and a high load. Average bat speed. Short level swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity, average 76.24 mph. 62.20 mph bat speed average. 19.07 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, quick exchange.
Arm: 79 mph infield velocity. Quick arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).
Pitching: High effort. High ¾ arm angle. Tall balance point.
FB: T79. 74-78 mph. (Max spin 2219; Avg 2087).
CB: 64-67 mph. (Max spin 1911; Avg 1825).
CH: 68-70 mph. Arm side command, some fading action.