19.3
Hand Speed (max)
7/05/23
CLASS OF 2027
SS
RHP
Liam
Baker
McGraw (HS) • NY
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 14yr 9mo
Travel Team: Cortland Jr Crush
5' 7" • 140LBS
R/R • 14yr 9mo
Travel Team: Cortland Jr Crush
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
57.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/05/23
8.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/05/23
-
Hard Hit %
72.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/21/23
63.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/23
207
Distance (max)
7/05/23
44
Sweet Spot %
2/21/23
8.28
60
7/05/23
4.52
30-yd
7/05/23
1.95
10-yd
7/05/23
16.3
Run speed (max)
7/05/23
62
INF Velo
7/05/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
65.6
Velocity (max)
2/21/23
63.2 - 65.2
Velo Range
2/21/23
1377
Spin Rate (avg)
7/05/23
Changeup
61 - 61.7
Velo Range
2/21/23
1166
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/23
Curveball
57.8 - 59.4
Velo Range
2/21/23
1440
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
119
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.6
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 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
69.9
Exit Velocity (max)
60.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
143
Distance (avg)
207
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Rising Stars Upstate
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.1
Exit Velocity (max)
63.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
139
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.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
57.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
50.3
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 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
57.1
Bat Speed (max)
54.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Rising Stars Upstate
Feb 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
16.6
Hand Speed (max)
14.7
Hand Speed (avg)
51.5
Bat Speed (max)
48.3
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).
65.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.8
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).
1229
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.
19.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.6
Curveball
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).
1440
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.3
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).
1166
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.2
Cutter
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).
1377
Cutter
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 JR NYS Games
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
64.0
Velocity (max)
61.2 - 63.0
Velo Range
59.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,412
Spin Rate (max)
1,248
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
63.5
Velocity (max)
57.2 - 61.4
Velo Range
56.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,584
Spin Rate (max)
1,377
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2023 Rising Stars Upstate
Feb 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
65.6
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.2
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,252
Spin Rate (max)
1,189
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
59.4
Velocity (max)
57.8 - 59.4
Velo Range
1,545
Spin Rate (max)
1,440
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
61.8
Velocity (max)
61.0 - 61.7
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,212
Spin Rate (max)
1,166
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.95
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.52
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
71.22
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Physical: 5-7, 140 pounds; Average, slight build. 8.28 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 70 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep hop while being aggressive. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 62 MPH.
Pitching: Uses a center rubber setup working primarily from the stretch. Minimal leg lift with a slight lean over the belt. Has a short stride landing inline with the plate. Moderate arm swing while arm stays in line with 2B; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 64 MPH, while sitting 60-63 MPH; straight action. OTHER: CT:57-59 MPH; .
Physical: 5-foot-7, 130 pounds; Average, lean build. 8.79 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet wide spread; has a pre-pitch bat waggle. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 72 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are out in front while funneling to the hip before transfer. Short take back from a low 3/4 arm slot. INF - 61 MPH.
Pitching: Uses an arm side setup working primarily from the stretch. Mid chest leg drive with a slight coil away from the plate. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Short take back while showing some scap load; standard 3/4 slot. Square to the plate with finish. FB: Peak velo of 66 MPH, while sitting 62-66 MPH; straight action. CB: 58-59 MPH; late action. CH: 61-62 MPH; fading action.