81
Velocity (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Colby
Barker
Merrimack College
Pilgrim (HS) • RI
6' 4" • 195LBS
R/R
Travel Team: L&M baseball club
Pilgrim (HS) • RI
6' 4" • 195LBS
R/R
Travel Team: L&M baseball club
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
76 - 81
Velo Range
6/29/21
1922
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Changeup
70.4 - 72.9
Velo Range
6/29/21
1834
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Curveball
67 - 71
Velo Range
7/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
63.4 - 68.1
Velo Range
6/29/21
1638
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
7/28/21
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/29/21
356
Distance (max)
6/29/21
60
Sweet Spot %
7/28/21
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
12.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.6
60
6/29/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
80
INF Velo
6/29/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.4
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
195
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.5
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MA/CT/NJ/NY Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.4
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.
MA/CT/NJ/NY Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
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).
76.9
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).
1922
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.
25.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.7
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).
1834
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.7
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).
1638
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).
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
72.4 - 82.4
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,335
Spin Rate (max)
2,186
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
70.8
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 70.8
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,074
Spin Rate (max)
2,012
Spin Rate (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.8
Velocity (max)
75.1 - 78.7
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,133
Spin Rate (max)
1,922
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
69.6
Velocity (max)
63.4 - 68.1
Velo Range
63.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,900
Spin Rate (max)
1,638
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 72.9
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,009
Spin Rate (max)
1,834
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
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.
82.3
Pitch Ai
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
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.
2021 Future Games
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
MA/CT/NJ/NY Workout Pod
Jul 28, 2021
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)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- Hard Work Lands Barker Scholarship To Merrimack - Oct 13, 2022
- 2021 Future Games: Team Connecticut/Massachusetts - Commitment Tracker - Sep 13, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Heff's Hits - Aug 16, 2021
- Team Connecticut: Future Games Continues To Grow And Impress - Aug 7, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Connecticut - Workout Day/Game Day Notes - Aug 4, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Connecticut - Top Performers - Aug 4, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Connecticut - Showcase Statistical Results - Aug 3, 2021
- 2021 Future Games: Team Connecticut - Meet The Team - Jul 23, 2021
- Results From 2021 New England Top Prospect Games I - Jul 2, 2021
- 2021 New England Top Prospect Games I - Quick Hits - Jul 2, 2021
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Future Games
A right-handed hitter, plus pop to gaps. Showed good flow at third base, clean arm, can work around the bag at first as well. Pitched in game 3, clean fluid arm, fastball reached 80 mph, after 4 days of heavy throwing, will be a mid 80's guy here at some point. Look for game to continue to climb.
Colby Barker: 3B/RHP, (2023) Pilgrim, RI. 6-foot-4, 190-pound. Above average in the box, Barker had an exit velocity of 94 mph. (68.68 mph bat speed average). (21.92 mph hand speed average). Began in a wide stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Has a long swing plane, above average bat speed and good extension on his finish. Produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Athletic in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 80 mph; has a clean exchange, soft hands, and consistent feet. Fielded the ball out front with developing movement laterally. Decent accuracy to the bases, used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. In the 60-yard dash, recorded a time of 7.6. Athletic on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Feel type pitcher and showed some effort. In line shoulders and a consistent balance point. Lands closed with an athletic finish. Curveball (64-69 mph). Sat with his fastball at 76-81 mph; showed running action and control around the zone with straight movement. (Max spin 2132; Avg 1916). Has arm side control and some action on his flat changeup (70-72). Throws a 10/4 slider that shows sweeping action and around the zone control. (Max spin 1900; Avg 1659).
Scout Evaluation
Colby Barker, Pilgrim, 2023, RI
Position: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-4, 190-pound.
Hit: (RHH) Above average. Starts in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, long swing. Aggressive approach.
Power: 94 mph exit velocity, average 85.36 mph. 68.68 mph bat speed average. 21.92 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Athletic. Movements laterally were developing and he fields the ball out front.
Arm: 80 mph infield velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, decent accuracy.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. feel delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, consistent arm speed, loose arm action. Consistent balance point, in line shoulders, lands closed, an athletic finish.
FB: T81. 76-81 mph. (Max spin 2132; Avg 1916). Around the zone accuracy, running action, straight movement.
CB: 64-69 mph.
CH: 70-72 mph. Arm side command, some action, flat movement.
SL: Around the zone command, sweeping action, 10/4 movement. (Max spin 1900; Avg 1659).