20.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/23
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Elijah
Epps
Beacon (HS) • NY
5' 7" • 150LBS
R/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Rangers
5' 7" • 150LBS
R/R • 15yr
Travel Team: Rangers
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
61.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/23
21
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
76.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/23
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/23
244
Distance (max)
2/19/23
69
Sweet Spot %
2/19/23
7.41
60
2/19/23
4.08
30-yd
2/19/23
1.78
10-yd
2/19/23
18.4
Run speed (max)
2/19/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
66
C Velo
2/19/23
2.37 - 2.50
Pop Time
2/19/23
Fastball
70.9
Velocity (max)
2/19/23
69.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
2/19/23
1647
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Changeup
63.5 - 66.6
Velo Range
2/19/23
1341
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.37 - 2.50
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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.
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
76.9
Exit Velocity (max)
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
140
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.3
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.
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
61.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.9
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).
1647
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.
23.6
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).
65.2
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).
1341
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).
2023 Rising Stars: East
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
70.9
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 70.5
Velo Range
66.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,751
Spin Rate (max)
1,647
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
66.6
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 66.6
Velo Range
63.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,414
Spin Rate (max)
1,341
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
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.
77.54
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Physical: 5-foot-7, 150 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 7.41 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a one-handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 77 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm with a clean transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.37-2.50 pop times. C - 66 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a glove side setup working primarily from the stretch. Minimal leg lift with a slight lean over the belt. Has a moderate stride while landing slightly closed. Short take back while stabbing downward; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 71 MPH, while sitting 69 - 70 MPH; arm side run. CH: 65 - 67 MPH; fading action.