22.7
Hand Speed (max)
1/30/22
CLASS OF 2023
OF
2B
Easton
Denton
Grand Rapids Northview (HS) • MI
5' 9" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: GR Diamonds
5' 9" • 180LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: GR Diamonds
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
1/30/22
20
Rot. Acc (max)
1/30/22
-
Hard Hit %
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/30/22
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/30/22
267
Distance (max)
1/30/22
27
Sweet Spot %
1/30/22
7.13
60
1/30/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
1/30/22
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/20/21
1.95 - 2.10
Pop Time
1/30/22
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
7/06/23
74 - 76
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
7/06/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
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)
7.13
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.20
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.6
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Position
7.13
60-yard
1.95 - 2.10
Pop Time
75
INF Velo
72
C Velo
91
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
267
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
99
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.9
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 Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
80.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
99
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.1
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.
60.5
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.
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.8
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
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)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Quick Hits - Feb 2, 2022
- Results From 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 31, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 13, 2022
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Diamonds - Feb 21, 2021
- 7/16-7/19 Michigan Limited Series - Scout Blog - Jul 22, 2020
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Player Spotlight
Easton Denton: C/2B, (2023) Grand Rapids Northview, MI. 5-foot-9, 175-pound. Capable at the plate, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 91 mph. (60.7 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Had a controlled load then used a leg kick. Ends his swing with high finish. He produced some loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. In the infield, displayed a velocity of 75 mph. While catching, throw downs to second topped out at 72 mph; had a natural transfer, firm hands, and consistent footwork. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.95-2.10. Clean setup. Clocked a time of 7.13 in the 60-yard dash. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Easton Denton, Grand Rapids Northview, 2023, MI
Position: C/2B
Body: 5-foot-9, 175-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. During setup, had a controlled load then used a leg kick. High finish. Line drive approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 80.3 mph. 60.7 mph bat speed average. 21.2 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.95-2.10 pop times. Firm hands, consistent footwork, natural exchange. Capable. Clean setup.
Arm: 75 mph infield velocity. 72 mph catcher velocity.
Speed: 7.13 (60-yard).
Player Spotlight
Easton Denton: C/OF, (2023) Grand Rapids Northview, MI. 5-foot-9, 165-pound. Solid at the plate, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 84 mph. Began in an open athletic stance with a smooth load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, had a level swing plane and good extension on his finish. In his round he found lots of barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Movements laterally were average. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; showed smooth feet, firm hands, and a quick developing exchange. Consistently had pop times of 2.15-2.20. Above average flexibility and wide setup. Showed some accuracy to the bag with a short arm action and an-over-the-top slot. Recorded a 60 time of 7.22 at the event.
Scout Evaluation
Easton Denton, Grand Rapids Northview, 2023, MI
Position: C/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 165-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Starts in an open athletic stance with a smooth load, then uses a small leg kick. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, level swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity.
Defense: (C) 2.15-2.20 pop times. Firm hands, smooth footwork, quick developing exchange. Projectable. Above average flexibility and wide setup. Laterally, his movements were average.
Arm: 73 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.22 (60-yard).