Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

SS
RHP

Manny
Aponte

Washington College (MD)
St. Augustine Prep (HS) • NJ
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Baseball Performance Center

Rankings

2023 National

Rankings available to Premium Subscriber

Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus

2023 State

Rankings available to Premium Subscriber

Log In Subscribe to PBR Plus

Commitment

Videos

This Area is only available to PBR Premium Content Subscribers.

Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/21
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
10/16/22
28.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/09/22
-
Hard Hit %
Power
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/16/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/09/22
284
Distance (max)
6/19/21
67
Sweet Spot %
6/19/21
Run
7.28
60
6/19/21
5.82
30-yd
8/09/22
3.47
10-yd
8/09/22
18.1
Run speed (max)
8/09/22
Defense
84
INF Velo
3/05/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

82.4
Velocity (max)
8/09/22
79 - 82
Velo Range
6/19/21
2064
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22

Changeup

76.3 - 77.4
Velo Range
2/15/21
1763
Spin Rate (avg)
2/15/21

Curveball

68 - 71
Velo Range
10/24/21
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
6/19/21

Slider

69.4 - 73
Velo Range
8/09/22
2108
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2018
60 Yard Dash
7.30
Infield Velocity
84.0
Power / Speed Score
12.2
60 Yard Dash
7.28
Infield Velocity
83.0
Power / Speed Score
12.0
60 Yard Dash
8.25
Infield Velocity
64.0
Power / Speed Score
7.6
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Position
7.57
60-yard
83
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
Position
82
INF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Upperclass Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jul 15, 2022
Position
7.72
60-yard
84
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Position
7.30
60-yard
84
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Position
7.56
60-yard
81
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
2021 Underclass State Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 19, 2021
Position
7.28
60-yard
83
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Position
7.46
60-yard
79
INF Velo
86
Exit Velo
New Jersey Junior Future Games Trials
Nov 24, 2018
Position
8.25
60-yard
64
INF Velo
63
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
78.1
Distance Max
277
Distance Avg
145
Launch Angle Avg
14.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.5
Exit Velocity Avg
75.0
Distance Max
284
Distance Avg
184
Launch Angle Avg
22.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
126
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2022 Upperclass Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jul 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
229
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.7
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
76.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
278
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Underclass State Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 19, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
183
Distance (avg)
267
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
21.2
Bat Speed Max
73.7
Bat Speed Avg
65.1
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
69.4
Bat Speed Avg
65.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Upperclass Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jul 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.8
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
69.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Underclass State Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 19, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2005
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.5
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1314
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
70.5
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1977
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1966
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1901
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.8
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1763
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 81.5
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,242
Spin Rate (max)
2,108
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
72.7 - 75.2
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,506
Spin Rate (max)
1,477
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 80.9
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,113
Spin Rate (max)
1,980
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.7
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 73.0
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,225
Spin Rate (max)
1,951
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,098
Spin Rate (max)
2,019
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 68.3
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 74.3
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,266
Spin Rate (max)
1,192
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.9
Velo Range
76.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,075
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.3
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.2
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,911
Spin Rate (max)
1,843
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Underclass State Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 19, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.0
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 80.9
Velo Range
77.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,121
Spin Rate (max)
1,954
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.4
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 69.1
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,059
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.4
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 79.2
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,063
Spin Rate (max)
2,005
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.0
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 65.7
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,999
Spin Rate (max)
1,903
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.6
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.4
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,799
Spin Rate (max)
1,763
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
Fastball
Rise+
Slider
Hammer+
Slider
Sweep+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2021 Underclass State Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 19, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2018
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
66.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
56.5
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Pitching
81
Max FB
80 - 81
FB
73 - 75
CH
68 - 69
SL
2021 Fall Last Chance Open
Oct 24, 2021
Pitching
80
Max FB
78 - 79
FB
68 - 71
CB
NJ Preseason Underclass Invitational
Feb 15, 2021
Pitching
79
Max FB
77 - 78
FB
63 - 66
CB
76 - 77
CH
New Jersey Junior Future Games Trials
Nov 24, 2018
Pitching
68
Max FB
66 - 67
FB
56 - 57
CB

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
3.47
30 Yard Dash
5.82
60 Yard Dash
9.22
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
2022 NJ Fall Top Prospect Games
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
1.84
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.57
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
Swift
3.47
10-yd
5.82
30-yd
9.22
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
6.5
Run Speed (avg)
2.12
RSi (max)
2.12
RSi (avg)
1,401
Jump Power (max)
26.9
Jump Height (max)
26.3
Jump Height (avg)
2022 Upperclass Top Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jul 15, 2022
Swift
1.92
10-yd
4.33
30-yd
7.72
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
7.8
Run Speed (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
68.23

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 9, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

Comments

7/15/22

Aponte is lean and compact at 5-foot-9, 165-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.72 seconds, top exit velo of 84 MPH. At the plate, sets up in an even and upright stance. Hands start low, move up and back during his load. Simple stroke, works to stay inside. Tons of contact to the opposite field. Rhythm pre-pitch. In the infield, showed rhythm with quick transfers. Strong arm, topped at 84 MPH on throws to bases. 

3/05/22

Aponte has a strong and compact build at 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.30 seconds, while recording a top exit velocity of 87 MPH. Sets up at the plate in a wide and athletic stance, with his hands at shoulder height away from his body. Back elbow stays parallel to the ground throughout. Creates pre-pitch rhythm with his hands. Smooth weight transfer. Strong through contact, tons of firm contact to the opposite field. In the infield, Aponte worked to get around the ball, creates momentum through his throws. Top throwing velocity of 84 MPH. On the mound, starts straightforward towards the middle of the rubber. High energy, up tempo delivery. Lands with his feet even at foot strike. Even shoulder tilt. Loose arm, high ¾ slot. FB showed some run at times at 80-81 MPH. Ability to drop in the breaker for strikes, sat 68-69 MPH with more lateral break. CH with intent and depth at 73-75 MPH. 

10/24/21

Aponte has an athletic build at 5-foot-9 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.56 seconds and recorded a top exit velocity of 84 mph. At the plate, starts in crouched stance with hands above backside. Small leg lift and stride to start swing as hands load down and back. Uphill swing with lift in finish. Took reps at SS during defense. Throws across the infield topped at 81 mph. Fields ball out front, loose arm action from a true-3/4 slot. On the mound, fastball topped at 80 mph and sat mostly 78-79 mph. Flashed a curveball at 68-71 with small, cutter-like break. Strong balance leg, extension on finish. Lands square.

6/19/21

Lean and athletic build at 5-foot-9, 160-pounds. Ran the 60 yard dash in 7.28 seconds while recording an exit velo of 88 MPH. Strong and athletic base in his stance with knees slightly inverted. Big weight shift onto his backside. Slight movement backwards in the hands. Toe tap in his stride. Strong through the zone and consistently finds his barrel. Recorded a defensive top velo of 83 MPH in the IF. Stays low, athletic to the ball. Quick, smooth transfer. Shortens up his steps as he nears the ball. On the mound, Aponte starts in the middle of the rubber, feet facing the third base line. Maintains rhythm and tempo through his delivery. Even shoulder tilt. Is able to stay tall and get over his frontside. Gets into his backside, rides the slope. Long, loose and clean arm action with a high slot. FB was in the zone at 79-82 MPH. CB had some slurvy shape to it at 65-69 MPH. Straight CH at 76-77 MPH. 

2/15/21

5-foot-8, 165lbs; compact athletic frame; 7.46 runner in the 60 yard dash. Slight bend at the belt with shoulder width feet, works a big barrel waggle as a timing mechanism. Shifts the weight back with a small toe tap and launches into the pitch at foot strike. Strength present in the upper half with a strong turn into pitch plane. 86 MPH exit velo while shooting the ball up the middle and the opposite way quite frequently. Displayed easy movements to the ball in the infield. Takes a small prep hop and moves laterally with ease, fields out in front and funnels to the chest. Works an easy transfer and throws from a low slot. Displayed some range while registering a 79 MPH arm strength in the infield eval. 

Showed clean, repeatable mechanics down the mound with the ability to apply late intent. Clean break out of the glove with an easy arm that gets up and fires on time from a high 3/4 slot. Fastball sat 77-78 MPH topping at 79 MPH with some life through the zone. Curveball showed tall shape at 63-66 MPH with a big difference in velo that has potential to be a quality breaking ball. Change up held 76-77 with late fade to the arm side. 

Draft Reports

Contact

Premium Content Area

To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.

Purchase Subscription
OR
Login

Twitter

Physical