The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Physical: 5-foot-5, 115 pounds; Slender, Lean build. 8.15 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back along with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 69 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while staying in an elevated position. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 58 MPH.
Pitching: McDaniels uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions, while high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 59 MPH, while sitting 57-58 MPH.CB: 48-51 MPH.
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Physical: 5-foot-5, 115 pounds; Slender, Lean build. 8.15 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Loads straight back along with an up and down stride for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 69 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while staying in an elevated position. Hands are underneath the body while funneling to the hip before transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 58 MPH.
Pitching: McDaniels uses a center rubber setup while using an angled drop step. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Long arm swing while showing no restrictions, while high 3/4 slot. Upright with finish. FB: Peak velo of 59 MPH, while sitting 57-58 MPH.CB: 48-51 MPH.