80
Velocity (max)
9/11/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
Derek
Hotzler
Herkimer County CC
Cobleskill-Richmondville (HS) • NY
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Cobleskill-Richmondville (HS) • NY
6' 4" • 215LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
78 - 80
Velo Range
9/11/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
9/11/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
72 - 75
Velo Range
9/11/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/06/20
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/06/20
323
Distance (max)
7/06/20
55
Sweet Spot %
7/06/20
7.56
60
7/06/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
7/06/20
2.03 - 2.09
Pop Time
7/06/20
Positional Tools
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
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).
4.63
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.19
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
11.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
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).
4.9
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.5
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.
2020 NYS Games
Jul 6, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
73.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
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).
2338
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.
26.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Changeup
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).
2012
Changeup
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).
77.4
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).
2406
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).
2022 Herkimer College Scout Day
Oct 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.2
Velocity (max)
87.9 - 89.8
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,412
Spin Rate (max)
2,338
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.1
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.7
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,465
Spin Rate (max)
2,406
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.6
Velocity (max)
80.5 - 82.6
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,106
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Northeast JUCO Blog: Edition 3 - May 28, 2023
- Northeast Fall Classic: Day 2 Scout Blog - Sep 16, 2020
- East-West Battle: Day 2 Scout Blog - Aug 5, 2020
- Preseason All-State: Top C Velocities - Mar 11, 2020
- On Deck Preview: Top Prospect Games - Sep 19, 2019
- Campus Series - St. Rose: Full Statistical Release - Jul 11, 2019
- Preseason Southern-Tier: Catching Analysis - Mar 2, 2019
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Physical: 6-foot-3, 200 pounds; long, athletic build. 7.56 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH . Slightly open stance bend in the knees while hands start back in front of the shoulder; gains ground with a toe tap stride with a quiet load of the hands. Aggressive lower half with some drift into the ball with direct into the zone with a slight uphill finish through the zone and a 64% on plane efficiency. Hard contact with natural lift with pop to the gaps; peak Trackman exit velocity of 88 MPH.
Defensively: Balanced and low to the ground; fundamental straight line footwork. confident glove with seamless transfers; moderate arm action to a natural 3/4 release on strong, accurate throws. 2.03-2.09 pop times. C - 77 MPH.
Physical: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds. Tall, ability to add weight. 7.44 runner in the 60; 4.63 home-to-1B.
Offensively: RHH. Tall slightly bent at the knee’s stance, hands shoulder hit with bat movement, simple load action Upward barrel path, hands get through the zone quickly, long one-handed finish. Hard contact pull/middle field. 85 MPH raw exit velocity.
Defensively: 2.13-2.19 pop times. Powerful frame, strong base, smooth ball transition, one hop throws around the bag. Medium arm swing, 3/4 arm slot. C - 73 MPH.
Demonstrated feel for a 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame with present strength. The right-handed hitter begins with a square stance utilizing a toe-tap to initiate his swing. High hands to start arrive flat upon impact registering an 84 mph bat-exit velocity. Displayed a tall, stiff front side at contact with more available in the hips. The backstop featured advanced receiving skills with a soft glove hand. Recorded pop times ranging from 2.19-2.26 on accurate 74 mph throws from the crouch. Showcased soft walls to both sides of the plate while blocking with ability to recover quickly.
2/15/19
Projectable 6-foot-2, 185 pounds C. Offensively- has a tall stance with high hands, athletic swing with some pop. Small quiet load, gets hips and lower half involved at the point of contact. Balanced follow through. Had an exit velocity of 80 MPH exit velocity. Defensively- good setup and a big target for the pitchers. Quick transfer, footwork and follows the throw to 2B. Throws have some carry at 72 MPH and 2.22-2.28 pop time. The 2021 C is someone to keep on eye on for the next level as he continues to develop.