22.5
Hand Speed (max)
11/13/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
LHP
Lane
Sparks
Brenham (HS) • TX
6' 0" • 178LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Texas 12
6' 0" • 178LBS
L/L • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Texas 12
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
11/13/21
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
11/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/12/22
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/12/22
323
Distance (max)
11/13/21
70
Sweet Spot %
7/12/22
6.55
60
7/12/22
3.7
30-yd
7/12/22
1.65
10-yd
7/12/22
21.5
Run speed (max)
7/12/22
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
11/13/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
7/12/22
83.3 - 85
Velo Range
7/12/22
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Changeup
74.7 - 76.1
Velo Range
7/12/22
1334
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Curveball
67.3 - 68.8
Velo Range
7/12/22
2327
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Slider
76.8 - 77.6
Velo Range
7/12/22
2362
Spin Rate (avg)
7/12/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.55
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
14.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.62
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
13.8
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
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.
11.8
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).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
221
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).
81.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
92
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
54
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.1
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.
Top Prospect Showcase: Houston (Invite-Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
88.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Twelve Scout Day
Jun 4, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
62.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
54
Distance (avg)
92
Distance (max)
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
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.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.8
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.
Houston Fall Prospect I.D.
Nov 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Twelve Scout Day
Jun 4, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
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).
2163
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.
25.7
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Curveball
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).
2327
Curveball
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).
75.4
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).
1334
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).
77.2
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).
2362
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).
Top Prospect Showcase: Houston (Invite-Only)
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.6
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 85.0
Velo Range
82.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,235
Spin Rate (max)
2,163
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,383
Spin Rate (max)
2,327
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 77.6
Velo Range
75.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,411
Spin Rate (max)
2,362
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.2
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 76.1
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,429
Spin Rate (max)
1,334
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.70
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.55
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.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.70
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.55
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
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.
82.26
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Positional Profile: OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 168 pounds.
Hit: LH. Balanced stance, wide base, small foot lift load trigger, barrel tilt swing trigger, slightly uphill swing plane hitting line drives and deep fly balls to the pull-side consistently.
Power: 91.4 mph max exit velocity in BP, 81.9 mph average exit velocity, 323 feet max distance, 12% of batted balls over 90 mph exit velocity.
Arm: LH. OF - 90 mph. Long arm action, ¾ slot, good carry with accurate throws.
Defense: Quick footwork getting to the ball with good momentum going towards his target with a quick funnel to release and good hands.
Run: 6.62 runner in the 60.
Sparks had a great day posting a 6.62 60 and was 90 from the OF. Had an impressive BP showing good power to the gaps with a balanced swing with some natural loft to his swing. His athleticism shows up all over the field and is an exciting player to watch.