21.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Austin
Baxter
GR Catholic Central (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: DBacks Elite
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: DBacks Elite
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
61.4
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/22
18.4
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
8/03/22
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
262
Distance (max)
8/03/22
38
Sweet Spot %
8/03/22
7.29
60
8/03/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
2/26/22
78
OF Velo
8/03/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
8/03/22
78.9 - 81
Velo Range
8/03/22
2065
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
Changeup
71.5 - 74.3
Velo Range
8/03/22
1300
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
Curveball
67 - 70.1
Velo Range
8/03/22
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
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)
7.29
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.3
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.
2022 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.6
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
262
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
66
Distance (avg)
155
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
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.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.5
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.
Scout Day: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
61.4
Bat Speed (max)
58.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
1739
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.
22.2
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).
68.8
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).
2133
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).
70.5
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).
1217
2022 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 81.0
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,176
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.3
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 70.1
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,222
Spin Rate (max)
2,163
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 74.3
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,314
Spin Rate (max)
1,300
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: D Backs Elite 2.26.22
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 77.9
Velo Range
75.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,543
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,987
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 69.5
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,339
Spin Rate (max)
1,161
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Game Performance
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.29
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Player Spotlight
Austin Baxter: SS/RHP, (2024) GR Catholic Central, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Raw at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 83 mph. (58.5 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a flat swing plane and a level finish. Pull side approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; has athletic feet, a lengthy exchange, and developing hands. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Occasional accuracy to the bag, used an-over-the-top slot and a long arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.46. Smooth on the mound, uses a consistent arm action. Stretch only type pitcher. Lands square. Curveball (69-70 mph), changeup (68-69 mph). Threw his fastball 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1818; Avg 1559).
Scout Evaluation
Austin Baxter, GR Catholic Central, 2024, MI
Position: SS/RHP
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Raw. Starts in a tall stance with a quick load, then uses a small leg kick. Level finish, flat swing. Pull side approach.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity, average 75.1 mph. 58.5 mph bat speed average. 19.5 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Developing hands, athletic footwork, lengthy exchange. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average.
Arm: 71 mph infield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, occasional accuracy.
Speed: 7.46 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Stretch only delivery. Consistent arm action. Lands square.
FB: T78. 76-78 mph. (Max spin 1818; Avg 1559).
CB: 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1986; Avg 1986).
CH: 68-69 mph.