19.2
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2025
SS
C
Axel
Hammerschmidt
East Grand Rapids (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Elite Extreme 17U
5' 11" • 150LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Elite Extreme 17U
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/10/24
10.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/18/23
271
Distance (max)
2/18/23
75
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
6.86
60
2/10/24
3.74
30-yd
2/10/24
1.56
10-yd
2/10/24
20
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
78
INF Velo
2/18/23
78
OF Velo
2/10/24
75
C Velo
2/18/23
2.00 - 2.05
Pop Time
2/18/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
138
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
271
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.1
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.
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.2
Exit Velocity (max)
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
138
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.5
Exit Velocity (max)
68.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
271
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.3
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.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.0
Hand Speed (max)
17.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
62.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
63.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.56
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.74
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.86
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Scout Day: Elite Baseball 2.10.24
Feb 10, 2024
Swift
1.56
10-yd
3.74
30-yd
6.86
60-yd
20.0
Run speed (max)
2.55
RSi (max)
32.5
Jump Height (max)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Results From 2023 Western Michigan Preseason ID - Feb 19, 2023
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Axel Hammerschmidt: SS/C, (2025) East Grand Rapids, MI. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. (62.3 mph bat speed average). (17.2 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with an arm bar load, then used a small leg kick. Barreled up some balls throughout the round. In the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 78 mph. Raw in the infield, his best throw was registered at 70 mph; showed rhythmic feet, a lengthy exchange, and consistent developing hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Axel Hammerschmidt: SS/C, (2025) East Grand Rapids, MI. 5-foot-11, 150-pound. Behind the plate, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 74 mph. recorded pop times of 2.07-2.15.
Axel Hammerschmidt: SS/C, (2025) East Grand Rapids, MI. 5-foot-10, 140-pound. (61.4 mph bat speed average). (18.2 mph hand speed average). Began in an open crouched stance with a controlled load, then used a long leg kick. Had an uphill swing plane and a a back foot finish. Pull side approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. While catching, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 75 mph. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 75 mph during throw downs; recorded pop times of 2.00-2.05.