22.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/22
CLASS OF 2025
OF
2B
Donovan
Hopkins
CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS (HS) • PA
5' 5" • 135LBS
S/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball
5' 5" • 135LBS
S/R • 17yr 2mo
Travel Team: Pittsburgh Hardball
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72.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/22
20
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/22
-
Hard Hit %
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/09/22
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/24
295
Distance (max)
2/15/24
57
Sweet Spot %
2/15/24
7.51
60
2/12/22
4.09
30-yd
2/15/24
1.89
10-yd
10/09/22
17.6
Run speed (max)
10/09/22
-
INF Velo
71
OF Velo
2/15/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.59
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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.
11.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.86
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
60.0
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.
9.7
Hitting
2024
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).
82.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
295
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
118
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.8
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).
76.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
134
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.3
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.
2024 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Feb 15, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
82.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID Southwest Session 1
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.9
Exit Velocity (max)
65.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
218
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
125
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Evening Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
74.3
Exit Velocity (max)
60.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
227
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
74.9
Exit Velocity (max)
64.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Game Changers Baseball Club Scout Day
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.6
Exit Velocity (max)
60.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
214
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.0
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.
20.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.1
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.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.5
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.6
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.
2024 Pittsburgh Hardball Academy Scout Day
Feb 15, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
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
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Last Chance Open: West
Oct 9, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Preseason All-State - Southwest (Evening Session)
Feb 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 JR PA State Games
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Game Changers Baseball Club Scout Day
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
62.5
Bat Speed (max)
58.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.90
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.78
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
1.89
10-yd
4.30
30-yd
7.77
60-yd
17.7
Run speed (max)
0.95
RSi (max)
1.26
RSi (avg)
943
Jump Power (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
24.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
52.71
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Physical: 5-foot-5, 135 pounds; Slight, lean build. 7.59 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Switch hitter. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Drops hands on the way back with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of R78 L80 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; uses prep step while utilizing a quick first step. Hands are off to the side with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a low 3/4 arm slot. OF - 71 MPH.
Physical: Developing, athletic 5-foot-5, 135lb frame. 7.77 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: Switch-hitter; mirrors from both sides of the plate, starting from a balanced, connected stance with loose hands over the head. Utilized a leg-hang stride to initiate the swing through a flat path into the hitting zone. Primary LHH squared plenty of reps, up to T83 mph exit velocity and 274 foot distance via Trackman. Some barrel-awareness on the inner-half.
Defensively: The primary outfielder featured wider, grounded posture that worked around the ball. Gathered softly off his left with body-control and shuffled twice to the target, reaching back for a high-effort 69 mph arm-strength (H ¾ slot).
Physical: Lean, twitchy 5-foot-5, 130-pound frame with short strides. 7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: Switch - Mirrored a high-elbowed start from either side while starting up on the toe. Utilized a leg kick stride and intentful swing to initiate a flat path into the hitting zone. Had occasional burst to the pull-side of the field though consistency is still developing. Recorded a 74 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak with singles power at the moment and a middle of the field, inside/out approach.
Defensively: The primary outfielder stayed behind the ball with lateral movements early in the route before breaking off down through the ball at the fielding window. Recorded a quick, shorter H ¾ slot at release and notched a 64 mph throwing arm (LF projection).
Physical: 5-foot-2, 110 pounds; Slight, athletic build. 7.86 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Switch hitter. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Drifts into contact while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 75 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with an upright /tall setup; walks into ready position while fluid actions to the baseball. Hands work through the ball while standing up during transfer. Long arm swing from a high 3/4 arm slot. OF - 60 MPH.