90
Velocity (max)
6/29/23
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
Liam
Roche
Shawnee Mission South (HS) • KS
6' 0" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mac N Seitz 17U Floyd
6' 0" • 205LBS
L/L • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mac N Seitz 17U Floyd
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
87 - 89
Velo Range
6/29/23
2086
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Changeup
79.4 - 82.1
Velo Range
2/13/22
1863
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/19/23
1638
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/21
Slider
67 - 69
Velo Range
11/07/20
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/15/21
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/15/21
285
Distance (max)
6/15/21
50
Sweet Spot %
6/15/21
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/15/21
71
Bat Speed (max)
6/15/21
20
Rot. Acc (max)
6/15/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.6
60
6/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
6/15/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.69
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.
10.1
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
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).
285
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0
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.
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
285
Distance (max)
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.
20.3
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.
71.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
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).
2086
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.
24.0
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).
81.1
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).
1863
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).
81.6
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).
1923
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).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
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).
1893
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.
24.1
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).
69.1
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).
1638
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).
MOKAN Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 87.5
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,229
Spin Rate (max)
2,086
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.6
Velocity (max)
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.4 - 82.1
Velo Range
78.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,863
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
MOKAN Underclass Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 80.3
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,097
Spin Rate (max)
1,893
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.1
Velocity (max)
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,638
Spin Rate (max)
1,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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Pitch Ai
Notes
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B Follow on mound in 2024 class.
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Athletic, projectable build with room to fill out. Strong lower half.
Delivery: Controlled stretch delivery. Repeats well. Closed front side when coming set, athletic balance point. Gets extension down the mound, driving with his lower half. Lands square to home.
Arm Action: LH. Long, clean high-3/4 arm action. Solid arm speed.
FB: T87.6, 86.4-87.5 mph. ASR for strikes. Ball jumps out of the hand. T2229, 2085 average rpm.
SL: mph. 2/7 cut action. Tighter shape, developing spin. T1923, 1923 average rpm.
CH: 79.4-82.1 mph. Good fade and sink action, thrown with fastball arm speed. T1986, 1862 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B. Follow in the 2024 class.
Body: Athletic, projectable 6-foot, 170-pound frame.
Hit: LHH. At the plate starts with a narrow, open stance and rhythm in his hands. Toe-tap load and medium stride into a level swing plane. Shows feel for the barrel with extension through the zone. Mid/pull approach showing occasional pull-side power and hard line-drives.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity off the tee and 85 mph exit velocity in BP.
Arm: LH. INF - 84 mph. Clean high-¾ arm action with above average carry and accuracy.
Defense: At first base, above average defender. Clean glove and exchanges, moves around the bag with quick footwork and shows ability to pick balls in the dirt.
Run: 7.60 runner in the 60.
Delivery: On the mound uses a slower tempo rocker-step delivery. Tall balance point with feel in his delivery. Quick upper half, lands square with extension and strong front side.
Arm Action: Long high-¾ arm action. Shows solid arm speed.
FB: T82 76-80 mph, slight arm-side run. Ball jumps out of hand.
CB: 69 mph, 1/7 break with developing feel and big shape.