70.3
Velocity (max)
1/23/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
OF
Michael
Jones
Western international (HS) • MI
5' 8" • 132LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Southwest aztecs
5' 8" • 132LBS
L/L • 19yr
Travel Team: Southwest aztecs
Rankings
2023 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
62.4 - 70.3
Velo Range
1/23/21
1898
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/21
Slider
56.9 - 59.2
Velo Range
1/23/21
2176
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/21
74.6
Exit Velocity (max)
1/23/21
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/23/21
194
Distance (max)
1/23/21
29
Sweet Spot %
1/23/21
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/23/21
57.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/23/21
18
Rot. Acc (max)
1/23/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.5
60
1/23/21
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
70
OF Velo
1/23/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.50
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.
9.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.6
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).
194
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
88
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
5.1
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: Aztecs 1.23.21
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
74.6
Exit Velocity (max)
66.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
88
Distance (avg)
194
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
53.0
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: Aztecs 1.23.21
Jan 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
57.3
Bat Speed (max)
53.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.9
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).
1898
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.
27.9
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.1
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).
2176
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).
Scout Day: Aztecs 1.23.21
Jan 23, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
70.3
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.1
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,014
Spin Rate (max)
1,944
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
59.3
Velocity (max)
56.9 - 59.2
Velo Range
55.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
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Michael Jones: LHP/OF, (2023) Western international high school, MI. 5-foot-8, 132-pound. Athletic in the box, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 74 mph. Starts in a tall stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is above average, displays a rotational swing plane and high finish. He found a few barrels with some loud contact. Opposite field approach. From the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 70 mph. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.5. Athletic on the mound, used a side arm angle and a very quick arm action while showing good arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows some effort. Has an athletic balance point and even shoulders. Lands soft with a falling off finish. Threw his fastball 68-70 mph; has consistent control and cutting action. His tight slider (56-58) had command low in the zone and some action.
Michael Jones, Western international high school, 2023, MI
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-8, 132-pound .
Hit: (LHH) Began in a tall stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, rotational swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity.
Arm: 70 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.50 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. Side arm angle, good arm speed, very quick arm action. Athletic balance point, even shoulders, lands soft, a falling off finish.
FB: T70. 68-70 mph. Consistent accuracy, cutting action.
SL: 56-58 mph. Low in the zone command, some action, tight movement.