The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.24
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.03 mph bat speed average). (20.98 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Level swing plane. Had some loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Capable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 71 mph; shows consistent footwork, and a quick exchange. Glovework is shown one hand Showed a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.17. On the mound, curveball (57-58 mph), changeup (63-64 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph and topped out at 72 mph; (Max spin 1597; Avg 1468).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 79.90 mph. 68.03 mph bat speed average. 20.98 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Consistent footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Uses his glove one hand.
Arm: 71 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action.
Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).
FB: T72. 70-71 mph. (Max spin 1597; Avg 1468).
CB: 57-58 mph. (Max spin 1395; Avg 1377).
CH: 63-64 mph.
6/16/21
Player Spotlight
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 94 mph. (65.94 mph bat speed average). (20.69 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, has a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact. Base hit approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 74 mph; has consistent feet, a fluid exchange, and sure hands. Showed a high ¾ slot with a longer arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.87. On the mound, used a high ¾ angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Consistent balance point. Lands closed. Changeup (62-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph and topped out at 71 mph; shows arm side command and some action. (Max spin 1572; Avg 1527). Throws a 11/5 curveball (57-58) with low in the zone command. (Max spin 1532; Avg 1485).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in an open tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.16 mph. 65.94 mph bat speed average. 20.69 mph hand speed average. 2nd highest at the event.
Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Longer arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.87 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery. high ¾ arm angle. Consistent balance point, lands closed.
FB: T71. 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1572; Avg 1527). Arm side accuracy, some action.
CB: 57-58 mph. Low in the zone command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1532; Avg 1485).
CH: 62-64 mph.
2/20/21
Player Spotlight
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; shows fluid developing feet, a lengthy developing exchange, and firm hands. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Some accuracy to the bag, used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.09. Projectable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Threw his fastball 70-72 mph; throws a straight fastball with tilt and very consistent command. His 12/6 curveball (58-59) had some control and early action. Had command low in the zone and sinking action on his flat changeup (65-67).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 82.60 mph.
Defense: (OF) Firm hands, fluid developing footwork, lengthy developing exchange. Projectable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep.
Arm: 75 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.09 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
CB: 58-59 mph. Some control, early action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Low in the zone command, sinking action, flat movement.
2/23/19
Swing: Balanced set up at the plate keeping his hands quiet in a loaded position. Takes his hands straight to the ball during the swing. Worked the middle half of the field. 76 mph exit velocity. Fielding: Relaxed approach in the field, allows the ball to come fielding off his left leg, takes a couple steps and throws with a short arm action 70 mph.
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Player Spotlight
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Solid during batting practice, the right-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 93 mph. (68.03 mph bat speed average). (20.98 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Level swing plane. Had some loud contact during the round. Line drive approach. Capable his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 71 mph; shows consistent footwork, and a quick exchange. Glovework is shown one hand Showed a short arm action. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.17. On the mound, curveball (57-58 mph), changeup (63-64 mph). Produced a fastball that came in at 70-71 mph and topped out at 72 mph; (Max spin 1597; Avg 1468).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Starts in a balanced stance with a compact load, then uses a leg kick. Line drive approach.
Power: 93 mph exit velocity, average 79.90 mph. 68.03 mph bat speed average. 20.98 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Consistent footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Uses his glove one hand.
Arm: 71 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action.
Speed: 7.17 (60-yard).
FB: T72. 70-71 mph. (Max spin 1597; Avg 1468).
CB: 57-58 mph. (Max spin 1395; Avg 1377).
CH: 63-64 mph.
Player Spotlight
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Athletic at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 2nd with an exit velocity of 94 mph. (65.94 mph bat speed average). (20.69 mph hand speed average). Started in an open tall stance with a smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, has a rotational swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced a lot of loud contact. Base hit approach. Solid from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 74 mph; has consistent feet, a fluid exchange, and sure hands. Showed a high ¾ slot with a longer arm action. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.87. On the mound, used a high ¾ angle. Tilt-and-topple type pitcher. Consistent balance point. Lands closed. Changeup (62-64 mph). Sat with his fastball at 69-70 mph and topped out at 71 mph; shows arm side command and some action. (Max spin 1572; Avg 1527). Throws a 11/5 curveball (57-58) with low in the zone command. (Max spin 1532; Avg 1485).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Athletic. Begins in an open tall stance with a smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, rotational swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 82.16 mph. 65.94 mph bat speed average. 20.69 mph hand speed average. 2nd highest at the event.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, fluid exchange. Solid.
Arm: 74 mph outfield velocity. Longer arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 6.87 (60-yard).
Pitching: Tilt-and-topple delivery. high ¾ arm angle. Consistent balance point, lands closed.
FB: T71. 69-70 mph. (Max spin 1572; Avg 1527). Arm side accuracy, some action.
CB: 57-58 mph. Low in the zone command, 11/5 shape. (Max spin 1532; Avg 1485).
CH: 62-64 mph.
Player Spotlight
Jakob Austin: OF/RHP, (2022) Rockford, MI. 6-foot-2, 210-pound. Athletic in the box, the right-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 89 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, shows an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Projectable recorded an outfield position velocity of 75 mph; shows fluid developing feet, a lengthy developing exchange, and firm hands. Fields the ball deep, movements laterally were average. Some accuracy to the bag, used a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.09. Projectable on the mound, showing some arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle and a long arm action. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with uphill shoulders. Displayed a falling off finish Threw his fastball 70-72 mph; throws a straight fastball with tilt and very consistent command. His 12/6 curveball (58-59) had some control and early action. Had command low in the zone and sinking action on his flat changeup (65-67).
Scout Evaluation
Jakob Austin, Rockford, 2022, MI
Position: OF/RHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 210-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in a balanced stance with a controlled smooth load, then uses a controlled stride. Explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity, average 82.60 mph.
Defense: (OF) Firm hands, fluid developing footwork, lengthy developing exchange. Projectable. Laterally, movements were average and fielded the ball deep.
Arm: 75 mph outfield velocity. Long arm action, an-over-the-top slot, some accuracy.
Speed: 7.09 (60-yard).
Pitching: Projectable. Tall-and-fall delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T72. 70-72 mph. (Max spin 1565; Avg 1435). Very consistent accuracy, tilt, straight movement.
CB: 58-59 mph. Some control, early action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 65-67 mph. Low in the zone command, sinking action, flat movement.
Swing: Balanced set up at the plate keeping his hands quiet in a loaded position. Takes his hands straight to the ball during the swing. Worked the middle half of the field. 76 mph exit velocity.
Fielding: Relaxed approach in the field, allows the ball to come fielding off his left leg, takes a couple steps and throws with a short arm action 70 mph.