The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.70
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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)
6.78
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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.
77.5
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.
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.
Hicks is a quick twitch CF with plus speed in the 60 at 6.70, posting a top 5 run times at the Preseason All-State and a previous PBR event. Built solid w/a lean athletic muscular build, Hicks has some tweaks to iron out in his hitting stroke with some raw mechanical movements that need to be smoothed out, but he is strong and posted a EV high of 95 with hand and bat speed data of 24.6 and 74.7. His hitting stroke reminds me of a football player that needs more time on the baseball field, his arm will relegate to LF, but with his projectable size, athleticism and run tool, he’s one to keep an eye on over the next three seasons.
11/21/21
Solidly built and well props throughout. Defensively he works through the ball, and gets into the proper position to throw, yet with a clean arm path, there needs to be better arm speed to carry the ball to and through the target. A well below avg arm that with some work, can gain a tick from 2 hop throws into a one hop over time. The bat has some rigidness and sweep through the zone. Not a fluid path at present, as he tends to use his upper body and his stroke is created with his shoulders and arms. Needs to get into his lower half more and allow the hands to work inside the baseball. There is hand and bat speed there with which a base has been created, just needs to smooth out the bat path and use his hands a bit more. With the right coach, some of these things can sort themselves out. The run tool will allow to play any OF spot at a 6.78 and he is twitchy in his actions straightaway and on the bases. Athleticism is a plus with this kid.
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Hicks is a quick twitch CF with plus speed in the 60 at 6.70, posting a top 5 run times at the Preseason All-State and a previous PBR event. Built solid w/a lean athletic muscular build, Hicks has some tweaks to iron out in his hitting stroke with some raw mechanical movements that need to be smoothed out, but he is strong and posted a EV high of 95 with hand and bat speed data of 24.6 and 74.7. His hitting stroke reminds me of a football player that needs more time on the baseball field, his arm will relegate to LF, but with his projectable size, athleticism and run tool, he’s one to keep an eye on over the next three seasons.
Solidly built and well props throughout. Defensively he works through the ball, and gets into the proper position to throw, yet with a clean arm path, there needs to be better arm speed to carry the ball to and through the target. A well below avg arm that with some work, can gain a tick from 2 hop throws into a one hop over time. The bat has some rigidness and sweep through the zone. Not a fluid path at present, as he tends to use his upper body and his stroke is created with his shoulders and arms. Needs to get into his lower half more and allow the hands to work inside the baseball. There is hand and bat speed there with which a base has been created, just needs to smooth out the bat path and use his hands a bit more. With the right coach, some of these things can sort themselves out. The run tool will allow to play any OF spot at a 6.78 and he is twitchy in his actions straightaway and on the bases. Athleticism is a plus with this kid.