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CLASS OF 2023

OF
RHP

Alex
Boles

Wabash Valley JC
Waverly (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 185LBS
R/R • 20yr
Travel Team: Canes 18u (Coach Drew)

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
20
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/18/23
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/20
328
Distance (max)
2/18/23
80
Sweet Spot %
6/16/20
Run
6.46
60
2/18/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
83
INF Velo
6/29/20
89
OF Velo
2/18/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

87.2
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
86.2 - 87.2
Velo Range
2/18/23
2319
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/20

Changeup

77 - 78
Velo Range
9/19/20
1699
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23

Curveball

69.8 - 73.7
Velo Range
6/16/20
2306
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/20

Slider

72 - 75
Velo Range
9/19/20
2229
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23

Positional Tools

2023
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
6.46
Outfield Velocity
89.0
Power / Speed Score
14.7
60 Yard Dash
6.62
Infield Velocity
83.0
Outfield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.4
60 Yard Dash
7.13
Home to First
4.4
Infield Velocity
80.0
Power / Speed Score
9.8
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Position
6.46
60-yard
89
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
Position
6.62
60-yard
83
INF Velo
87
Exit Velo
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Position
6.75
60-yard
80
OF Velo
82
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only) 2.9.20
Feb 9, 2020
Position
6.91
60-yard
72
INF Velo
85
OF Velo
70
Exit Velo
2019 14U Ohio Limited Series
May 17, 2019
Position
7.13
60-yard
60
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2020
Exit Velocity Max
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
76.0
Distance Max
328
Distance Avg
219
Launch Angle Avg
29.4
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
81.1
Distance Max
292
Distance Avg
213
Launch Angle Avg
16.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
219
Distance (avg)
328
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
292
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
Hand Speed Max
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
18.9
Bat Speed Max
77.8
Bat Speed Avg
74.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2023
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
86.7
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2006
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2248
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1699
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
72.4
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2229
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
79.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2278
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
28.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2256
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
86.2 - 87.2
Velo Range
86.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,132
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.3 - 72.4
Velo Range
70.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,319
Spin Rate (max)
2,248
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.7
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 72.7
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,255
Spin Rate (max)
2,229
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.9
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.9
Velo Range
76.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,699
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 79.9
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,412
Spin Rate (max)
2,319
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
67.4 - 72.4
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,417
Spin Rate (max)
2,306
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.9
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,311
Spin Rate (max)
2,232
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.7
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 73.7
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,370
Spin Rate (max)
2,226
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2023
2020
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Scout Day: Canes Ohio 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
2020 Central Ohio Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
2020 Southern Ohio Prospect Game (Invite Only)
Jun 16, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.7
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
65.0
2021 PBR Great Lakes Underclassmen
Jun 4, 2021
Pitching
85
Max FB
81 - 85
FB
69 - 73
CB
69 - 70
CH
73 - 75
SL
Fall Stats
Sep 19, 2020
Pitching
84
Max FB
81 - 84
FB
68 - 70
CB
77 - 78
CH
72 - 75
SL
Preseason All-State Underclass (Invite Only) 2.9.20
Feb 9, 2020
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
66 - 69
CB
70 - 73
CH
2019 14U Ohio Limited Series
May 17, 2019
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 76
FB
66 - 67
CB

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2/18/23

Alex Boles: OF/RHP, (2023) Waverly, OH. Wabash Valley JC Commit, 6-foot, 185-pound. (74.4 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a controlled load, then uses a quick stride. Bat speed is quick, has a simple upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid in the outfield, he showed a plus arm and had life on his throws with a position velocity of 89 mph;showed soft hands, a natural exchange, and quick feet. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.46. On the mound, showed some arm speed with a loose arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows some effort. Has slight running action. (Max spin 2132; Avg 2005). Threw a 11/5 curveball with some action. (Max spin 2319; Avg 2247). Shows late action on his 10/4 slider. (Max spin 2254; Avg 2228). 


6/29/20

Scouting Notes:A lot to like here. Uber athletic, high spin guy who projects for more velocity. Like the other parts of his game expect him only to get better. Can really spin a breaking ball, showing present swing/miss.
Fastball:78-80mph.
Fastball Spin Rate:2226-2437
Breaking Ball:71-72mph.
Breaking Ball Spin Rate:2039-2341

6/29/20

Hit:6.6 runner with 72mph bat speed according to blast. Showed a balanced stroke through the zone. Uphill path with a middle-back approach. Settled into his round toward the end, barrelling up the baseball consistently. Some cleaning up to do but no doubting the athletics. Power:Easy gap pop. Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles. Max BP Exit Velocity:87 mph Max BP Distance: 298 ft Field:Athletic feet with ball skills on par to ahead of the curve for class. Play fast. With his athleticism/arm strength he could profile at multiple spots. Throw:Above average strength for class. Defensive Projection: UTL

6/16/20

6/16/20 Pitching
Scouting Notes:Obvious athleticism on the mound with pitchability. Works quickly with good tempo. Long back arm action through a high-3/4 slot. Fastball should see easy velo increases as physical maturation takes its course. Both breaking balls and changeup are above average offerings for class. Slider was very sharp getting consistent swing/miss.
Fastball:78-80 mph
Fastball Spin Rate:2211-2261
Breaking Ball: 70-72 mph
Break Ball Spin Rate: 2113-2370
Changeup:68-70 mph
Changeup Spin Rate:1900-1950

6/16/20 Position Player
Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Looks the part in the box. Efficient load followed by a level stroke. Sprayed it all over the yard in BP.
Power:Fast bat with strength through contact. Above average tools for class. Will only get better as he matures physically. Should grow into legitimate pop.
Max BP Exit:88 mph
Max BP Distance: 292 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Field:Athleticism shows in the outfield. Gets too and through the ball in a timely fashion. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class. Can really track it in game.
Throw:Clean arm with present jump and more to come.
Defensive Projection:Multiple positions with his 6.7 speed, ball skills, and more than serviceable arm.

6/16/20

Hit:Right-handed hitter that starts in an athletic setup. Looks the part in the box. Efficient load followed by a level stroke. Sprayed it all over the yard in BP.
Power:Fast bat with strength through contact. Above average tools for class. Will only get better as he matures physically. Should grow into legitimate pop.
Max BP Exit:88 mph
Max BP Distance: 292 ft
Offensive Projection:Multiple Roles.
Field:Athleticism shows in the outfield. Gets too and through the ball in a timely fashion. Ball skills are ahead of the curve for class. Can really track it in game.
Throw:Clean arm with present jump and more to come.
Defensive Projection:Multiple positions with his 6.7 speed, ball skills, and more than servicable arm.

2/09/20

2/9/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Boles work from the middle of the rubber and shows a somewhat low ¾ arm slot which is accentuated by the slight crossfire nature of his delivery. He builds momentum down the mound fairly well.
Fastball: The fastball was 79-81 mph and showed mostly true through the zone.
Curveball: His breaking ball was 66-69 mph was a slurvey shape and didn’t presently show a ton of bite but has the potential into a higher quality offering.
Changeup: The changeup was 70-73 mph.
Pitchability: Pretty good feel for his three pitch mix. Secondary offerings still show some degree of need for refinement but overall moves athletically on the mound and creates good leverage with his long levers. Definitely a guy who could see a big velo spike as he adds strength to his frame. 

2/9/20 Position Player
Hit: At the plate he shows a simple hip hinge load and shows a bit of stiffness to his swing. Shows a line drive approach.
Power: 70 mph exit velocity.
Offensive Projection: Presently projects to be more of an average hitter than gap to gap or power guy. Shows good athleticism at times but lacks some basic fundamental skills. Still an overall projectable prospect.
Field: In the infield he aggressively attacked the ball with good rhythm and timing. He showed good hands a quick, efficient transfer on his throws. In the outfield he showed below average footwork and rhythm and was overly two handed when attacking balls. Shows quick arm and good carry on his throws.
Throw: 72 mph across the diamond and 85 mph from the outfield.
Defensive Projection: Showed good raw arm strength from the outfield but much more defensive polish and better instincts in the infield. Good athleticism and could project at either IF or OF at the next level.

6/11/19

Body Type: 5-foot-10, 131-pound and athletic frame.

Mechanical/Delivery Notes: Quick delivery with a longer arm action and dynamic lower half. More velocity to come as physical maturation takes place.

Fastball: 73-77mph. Slight glove side movement that can be adjusted with grip. Ability to locate on both corners of the plate well.

Curveball: 63-64mph. 11/5 movement for a solid offering. Ability to locate in the zone consistently.  

Pitchability: High pitch ability working inner and outer half of the plate.

Additional Comments: Young prospect with high potential.

 

 

Body type:  5-foot-10, 131-pound thin and athletic frame.

Swing mechanics:  Minimal lower half load while his hands stay back.  Rotates hips slightly while his hands get loaded.

Hit:  Downhill bat path to all fields.  Stays inside the baseball well.

Power: Line drive guy right now.  Pop will come as he adds size, and develops.

Offensive projection:  Top of the lineup guy.
Field: Middle infielder with aggressive feet. Plays through the baseball well with above averaeg ball skills for class.
Throw:
Arm works well and has strength behind it.
Defensive Projection:
TBD.

6/27/18
Two-way prospect. On the bump the right-hander uses an uptempo delivery that requires some effort. Big leg lift followed by a drop and drive load. Long, loose arm through a high-¾ slot. Fastball is mostly true through the zone with occasional run at 68-72 mph. Curveball is spun tight on an 11/5 shape with late bite at 56-58 mph. Also has a slider that works on a 10/4 plate. The slider has more swing and miss to it than the breaking ball. Completing his arsenal is a changeup that has some fade to it at 59-63 mph. At the plate he has a very balanced, efficient swing from the right side. Strength stands out in hands with present jump off the barrel. A feel hitter that can square the ball up regular generating easy backspin. A rangy defender up the middle of the infield with aggressive feet. Ball skills are above average for age. Very loose arm that projects for more strength down the road. Good player.
60-yard dash: 7.39
Infield Velocity: 74
Exit Velocity: 71

 

3/11/18
5-foot-8, 120 pound lanky framed right handed pitcher throws out of a ¾ arm slot with a longer arm action. Tempo was an even paced as he displayed a higher leg kick and average mechanics. Fastball was 63-66 mph with slight arm side run. Curveball was 54-56 mph and developing in command and spin. Changeup was average showing some downward tumble at 58-61 mph.


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