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CLASS OF 2024

OF
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Chad
Helwich

California University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
6/14/22
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
6/14/22
12.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
-
Hard Hit %
Power
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/14/22
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/23
317
Distance (max)
6/14/22
80
Sweet Spot %
6/14/22
Run
6.68
60
6/14/22
3.83
30-yd
10/09/22
1.69
10-yd
10/09/22
20.9
Run speed (max)
10/09/22
Defense
82
INF Velo
2/18/23
86
OF Velo
2/18/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

76.8
Velocity (max)
6/14/22
75 - 76.6
Velo Range
6/14/22
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
6/14/22

Slider

66.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
6/14/22
1794
Spin Rate (avg)
6/14/22

Positional Tools

2023
2022
2021
60 Yard Dash
6.68
Infield Velocity
82.0
Outfield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
6.68
Infield Velocity
79.0
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
13.2
60 Yard Dash
6.90
Infield Velocity
81.0
Power / Speed Score
12.1
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Position
6.68
60-yard
82
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Position
79
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Position
6.90
60-yard
81
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
79.0
Distance Max
308
Distance Avg
167
Launch Angle Avg
18.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
78.2
Distance Max
317
Distance Avg
172
Launch Angle Avg
15.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
83.8
Exit Velocity Avg
76.3
Distance Max
302
Distance Avg
192
Launch Angle Avg
20.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
247
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
88.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
240
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Morning Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
252
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
83.8
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
18.8
Bat Speed Max
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
62.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
20.6
Bat Speed Max
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
64.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
18.0
Bat Speed Max
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
63.4
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2023 PA State Games (Session 1)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
64.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Oct 10, 2021
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
75.8
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1997
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
67.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1794
Slider
Total Movement Avg
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,242
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.7
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 69.1
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,794
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.69
30 Yard Dash
3.83
60 Yard Dash
6.76
Top Speed (MPH)
Vertical Jump
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Swift
1.69
10-yd
3.83
30-yd
6.76
60-yd
20.9
Run speed (max)
1.13
RSi (max)
1.51
RSi (avg)
1,489
Jump Power (max)
30.6
Jump Height (max)
30.6
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2023
2022
Edge Score
78.83
Edge Score
66.73

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
2022 PA State Games (Session 2)
Jun 14, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

Notes

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Comments

6/13/23

Physical: 5-11, 160 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.91 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Open setup, with feet shoulder width apart; flat bat to start. Loads straight back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an aggressive lower half. Showed a moderate swing path with a late one hand finish.  More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 88 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; static during pre-pitch while being aggressive. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. OF - 80 MPH.

2/18/23

Physical: 5-foot-10, 155 pounds; Athletic, slight build. 6.68 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a slight leg-kick for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing a strong lower half. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish.  More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 85 MPH via Trackman. Displayed a gap to gap approach with a good feel for the barrel.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while displaying fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while funneling to the hip before transfer. Moderate arm circle while using various arm slots.  INF - 82 MPH. OF - 86 MPH. Has good actions working to the baseball, with a quick release and a firm throw.

10/09/22

Physical: Lean, twitchy 5-foot-10, 155lb frame. 6.76 runner in the 60-yard dash.

Offensively: RHH. Loose, even stance, as the hands start from a clean position to begin. Utilized a simple leg-lift stride to initiate the swing through a flat, adjustable path into the hitting zone. Snuck the barrel inside the ball for a 50% line-drive rate, mostly towards the middle of the field. Recorded a T86 mph exit velocity via Trackman and showed off an improved power skill set.

Defensively: The primary outfielder displayed a natural ability to track in the air using a multitude of routes. Anticipates contact with downward chest angles and confident routes, fielding off his left with a soft glove-hand. Reached back for a 79 mph arm-strength from a H ¾ slot.

6/14/22

Physical: Twitchy, highly athletic 5-foot-10, 150lb frame with RTF. 6.68 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Simple, bent stance from square, as the hands started flush on the shoulder to begin. Utilized a leg-lift stride with some weight shift forward, initiating the swing through a flat path into the hitting zone. Showed off a short-to-long approach, keeping it on a line and letting his foot-speed do the rest. Delivered a T89 mph bat-exit velocity during his round while recording an 80% sweet spot, amongst the event’s leaders.

Defensively: The shortstop featured soft, fluid hands that centered in the stomach. Shuffled the feet downhill at the touch, releasing up to 79 mph across the dirt from a H ¾ slot. Feel to stick in the middle.

Pitching: RHP. Started off the middle of the rubber; moderate pace, stretching off the backside and flashing a shorter arm-stroke on the front. The FB ranged 75-77 mph with some run to it, adding a developing SL at 66-70 mph with varying success.

2/12/22

Physical: 5-foot-9, 140 pounds; Lean, wiry build. 6.69 runner in the 60.

Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Drops hands on the way back with a slight leg-kick for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a slight lift to the ball with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.

Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are soft with a clean transfer. Short take back while using various arm slots.  INF - 79 MPH.

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