21.3
Hand Speed (max)
3/10/24
CLASS OF 2025
SS
3B
Tyler
Thomas
Castle (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Athletics
5' 11" • 185LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Athletics
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
9/24/23
15.9
Rot. Acc (max)
9/24/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/12/23
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/24/23
305
Distance (max)
3/12/23
100
Sweet Spot %
7/20/21
7.89
60
9/24/23
4.46
30-yd
3/12/23
1.96
10-yd
3/12/23
16.4
Run speed (max)
3/12/23
76
INF Velo
3/10/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
68
Velocity (max)
6/10/21
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/10/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
51 - 56
Velo Range
6/10/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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).
4.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.66
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
8.8
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.4
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).
85.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
125
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.6
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).
76.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.6
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.
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
73.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
86
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
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.
65.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
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.
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.3
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.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
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.
66.2
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.
Evansville Preseason ID
Mar 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games
Jul 20, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
67.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
53.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.96
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.89
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.
1.96
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.89
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: SS/3B
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Stocky build
Hit: RHH. Hits out of a wider, open stance. Short stride with quiet hands during the load. Bat works short & direct to the ball - shows feel for the barrel. Line drive type hitter with contact-oriented approach.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 81.4 mph. 259' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-74 mph. Shorter arm action from a high 3/4 arm slot - flashes ability to work from sidearm slot on quick release
Defense: Fundamental actions. Feet work in rhythm with the catch. Hands are soft with feel for the exchange. Can quick release. Avg to slightly above body control
ATH: 7.89 runner in the 60.
Position Profile:
Body: 5-11, 185-pounds. Proportional build
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance, starts slightly open. Short stride, tight/compact load. Simple swing - short to it w/ level barrel through the hitting zone. Line drive type hitter.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 76 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.Short arm action from a H 3/4 slot.
Defense: Quick feet that work downhill & on-time. Soft hands w/ glove-to-hand feel - gets the ball out quickly. Shows body control & feel for the position (SS).
Tyler Thomas, Castle, 2025, IN
Position: 3B/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 200-pound solid build.
Hit: (RHH) Setup is comprised of a balanced stance and a short toe tap stride. Rotational swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity, average 71.97 mph. 66.19 mph bat speed average. 19.30 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, average footwork, clean exchange.
Arm: 67 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.66 (60-yard).