The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.5
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).
5.49
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Ethan Malek: RHP/SS, (2026) Beachwood, OH. 6-foot-1, 158-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, shows a loose level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4. 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. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2042; Avg 1940). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 2073; Avg 1748).
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Ethan Malek: SS/RHP, (2026) Beachwood, OH. 5-foot-11, 140-pound athletic frame. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a loose swing plane and level balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable advanced in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; has a clean natural exchange, consistent feet, and next level hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate clean arm action with good arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2281; Avg 2177).
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Ethan Malek: RHP/SS, (2026) Beachwood, OH. 6-foot-1, 158-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 87 mph. (64.2 mph bat speed average). (20.5 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is developing, shows a loose level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 79 mph; has sure hands, a natural exchange, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Had a consistent arm action with a high ¾ slot. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.4. 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. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2042; Avg 1940). His 10/4 slider had late action. (Max spin 2073; Avg 1748).
Ethan Malek: SS/RHP, (2026) Beachwood, OH. 5-foot-11, 140-pound athletic frame. (64.7 mph bat speed average). (20.7 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide athletic stance with a controlled compact load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, displayed a loose swing plane and level balanced finish. Found lots of barrels with some loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Projectable advanced in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 83 mph; has a clean natural exchange, consistent feet, and next level hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Capable projectable on the mound, showed a high ¾ arm angle and a moderate clean arm action with good arm speed. Up-tempo type pitcher and shows decent effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands open with an athletic balanced finish. (Max spin 2281; Avg 2177).