23.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/22
CLASS OF 2022
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SS
Dane
Sparks
Grand Valley (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Brownlee Lookouts
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Travel Team: Brownlee Lookouts
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/22
25.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/22
-
Hard Hit %
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/22
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/22
315
Distance (max)
1/17/21
64
Sweet Spot %
1/17/21
7.33
60
1/17/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
78
INF Velo
2/13/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81
Velocity (max)
2/13/22
79 - 81
Velo Range
2/13/22
1371
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21
Changeup
68 - 71
Velo Range
2/13/22
1546
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21
Curveball
66.5 - 68
Velo Range
2/13/22
1731
Spin Rate (avg)
1/17/21
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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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).
78.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
11.8
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
306
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
220
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.0
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.
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
306
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 1.17.21
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
220
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 1.17.21
Jan 17, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
1353
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.
16.8
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).
67.1
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).
1618
Curveball
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).
69.9
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).
1184
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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).
1371
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.
18.5
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).
65.3
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).
1731
Curveball
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).
69.5
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).
1546
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).
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 2.13.22
Feb 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 80.8
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,401
Spin Rate (max)
1,353
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 68.0
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,731
Spin Rate (max)
1,618
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.7
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 70.7
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,233
Spin Rate (max)
1,184
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Scout Day: Brownlee Lookouts 1.17.21
Jan 17, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,440
Spin Rate (max)
1,371
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
66.3
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.2
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,774
Spin Rate (max)
1,731
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,643
Spin Rate (max)
1,546
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Curveball
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
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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Dane Sparks: SS/RHP, (2022) Grand Valley, OH. 5-foot-9, 185-pound. In the box, Sparks had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. (68.0 mph bat speed average). (22.6 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. Solid while in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 78 mph; showed a clean exchange, quick feet, and soft hands. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Used a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he had a high ¾ arm angle with a loose arm action. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses easy effort. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1401; Avg 1353). Threw a 11/5 curveball (65-68) with slurvey action. (Max spin 1730; Avg 1617). His changeup (68-71) has slight fading action. Ran a 4.09 30 yard dash.
Hit:Right-handed hitter with an upright, slightly open stance. Simple loading sequence, pushing the hands back slowly and using a short stride for timing. Flashes quickness to hands, while the path is level through the zone. Approach was middle/backside.
Power: Present Gap Abilities
Offensive Projection: Multiple Roles
Field:Worked out from the 3B position. Ball skills are serviceable for class, while the hands are sufficient.
Throw: Developing arm strength
Defensive Projection: Corner INF
Delivery/Scouting Notes: 2022 RHP out of Grand Valley High School flashes smooth mechanics throughout delivery. A clean arm action helps each pitch in his arsenal to be deceptive.
Fastball: True through the zone with late depth
Breaking Ball: Looping breaking ball that has great depth
Changeup: created with slight fading action at the end