18.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/21/22
CLASS OF 2026
C
2B
Xavier
Esslinger
Avon (HS) • IN
5' 8" • 145LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes 16u
5' 8" • 145LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: Midwest Canes 16u
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
8/21/22
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
8/21/22
-
Hard Hit %
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
9/29/23
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/22
256
Distance (max)
8/21/22
44
Sweet Spot %
9/29/23
8.8
60
9/29/23
4.98
30-yd
8/21/22
2.11
10-yd
8/21/22
14.9
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
64
INF Velo
8/21/22
-
OF Velo
67
C Velo
9/29/23
2.22 - 2.35
Pop Time
9/29/23
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)
8.80
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.22 - 2.35
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
8.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.11
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.42 - 2.65
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
8.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
9.84
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.80 - 3.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
51.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
55.0
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.
6.3
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.4
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).
74.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
103
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.8
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.
Canes Scout Weekend
Sep 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.7
Exit Velocity (max)
67.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
103
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.11
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
9.11
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.
Indiana Expos Scout Day
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
2.11
10-yd
4.97
30-yd
9.11
60-yd
14.9
Run speed (max)
6.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.80
RSi (max)
1.80
RSi (avg)
696
Jump Power (max)
18.2
Jump Height (max)
18.2
Jump Height (avg)
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Xavier Esslinger, Avon, 2026, IN
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-4, 135-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Begins in a tall stance with a smooth compact load, then uses a short quick stride. Good extension on his balanced finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 74.5 mph exit velocity, average 71.2 mph. 63.2 mph bat speed average. 17.9 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.42-2.65 pop times. Developing hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Staggered setup with some flexibility. (IF) Sure hands, in control footwork, natural exchange. Capable.
Arm: 64 mph infield velocity. 59 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 9.11 (60-yard).