CLASS OF 2024
OF
SS
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
Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy (HS) • PA
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 19yr 1mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
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 %
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
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
82
INF Velo
2/18/23
86
OF Velo
2/18/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
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
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
167
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.8
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).
83.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
192
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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 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
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.8
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.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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.
18.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.4
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 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
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
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).
1997
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.
26.3
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Slider
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).
1794
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
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+
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.76
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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
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.
78.83
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.
66.73
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
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)
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.