23.6
Hand Speed (max)
3/28/21
CLASS OF 2023
2B
OF
Rafael
Garza
Mattawan (HS) • MI
5' 7" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Between The Lines Academy
5' 7" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Between The Lines Academy
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76.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/28/21
27.3
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/28/21
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
326
Distance (max)
6/21/22
70
Sweet Spot %
1/30/21
7.22
60
6/21/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
1/30/22
80
OF Velo
1/30/22
-
C Velo
-
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.22
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.3
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.55
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
216
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.5
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4
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 Michigan Unsigned Senior Showcase (Charity Event)
Dec 10, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
171
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
251
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Rafael Garza: 2B/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 5-foot-7, 165-pound. During batting practice, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 90 mph. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 73 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.22.
Player Spotlight
Rafael Garza: 2B/OF, (2023) Mattawan, MI. 5-foot-7, 165-pound. (68.1 mph bat speed average). (19.7 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced crouched stance with an active load, then used a controlled stride. Has quick explosive bat speed, simple loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found lots of barrels with a lot of loud contact. Line drive approach. In the outfield, his best throws to the infield topped out at 80 mph. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 84 mph; has consistent feet, sure hands, and a packing exchange. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.59. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Rafael Garza, Mattawan, 2023, MI
Position: 2B/OF
Body: 5-foot-7, 165-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Confident. Began in a balanced crouched stance with an active load, then used a controlled stride. Quick explosive bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple loose swing. Line drive approach.
Power: , average 79.6 mph. 68.1 mph bat speed average. 19.7 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, packing exchange. Capable.
Arm: 84 mph infield velocity. 80 mph outfield velocity.
Speed: 7.59 (60-yard).
Positional Profile: 2B/OF
Body: 5-7, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced tall setup, quick load, leg kick trigger. Short, quick swing, uphill, pull side approach, max effort.
Power: 90.75 max exit velocity, averaged 79.79 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph. OF - 82 mph. Short arm action, over the top, accurate
Defense: Athletic, quick fluid footwork quick hands, clean exchange, twitchy
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with an open stance shows fast hands and a line drive approach making hard contact working the middle of the diamond. Made a lot of hard contact. Good round.