Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2024

OF
LHP

Heath
Whitlock

Mississippi State
Starr's Mill (HS) • GA
6' 0" • 170LBS
L/L • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: HomePlate
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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
11/07/20
73
Bat Speed (max)
1/15/22
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
11/07/20
22
Hard Hit %
1/15/22
Power
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/15/22
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/15/22
312
Distance (max)
11/07/20
44
Sweet Spot %
1/15/22
Run
7.1
60
1/15/22
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
Defense
-
INF Velo
87
OF Velo
1/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85
Velocity (max)
2/18/22
82 - 85
Velo Range
2/18/22
2167
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20

Changeup

76 - 77
Velo Range
1/15/22
1573
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20

Curveball

71 - 74
Velo Range
11/07/20
1857
Spin Rate (avg)
11/07/20

Positional Tools

2022
2020
60 Yard Dash
7.10
Outfield Velocity
87.0
Power / Speed Score
13.1
60 Yard Dash
7.52
Outfield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
11.3
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Position
7.10
60-yard
87
OF Velo
93
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Position
7.52
60-yard
79
OF Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
83.6
Distance Max
286
Distance Avg
199
Launch Angle Avg
28.0
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.7
Exit Velocity Avg
72.7
Distance Max
312
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
39.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
84.7
Exit Velocity (max)
72.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
22.1
Bat Speed Max
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
71.9
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
22.2
Bat Speed Max
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
71.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1823
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.1
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.3
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1801
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1271
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2167
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
26.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1857
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.3
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1573
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
80.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,928
Spin Rate (max)
1,823
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.4
Velo Range
67.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,833
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.4
Velocity (max)
75.8 - 76.4
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,306
Spin Rate (max)
1,271
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
80.3 - 82.4
Velo Range
80.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,272
Spin Rate (max)
2,167
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,967
Spin Rate (max)
1,857
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.9
Velocity (max)
75.7 - 76.8
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,606
Spin Rate (max)
1,573
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2020
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
69.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
72.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.5
Georgia Dugout Club 1
Feb 18, 2022
Pitching
85
Max FB
82 - 85
FB
68 - 71
CB
75 - 76
CH
Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Jan 15, 2022
Pitching
83
Max FB
82 - 83
FB
69 - 71
CB
76 - 77
CH
Fall Underclass Trials
Nov 7, 2020
Pitching
83
Max FB
80 - 82
FB
71 - 74
CB
75 - 76
CH

Game Performance

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Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

3/14/24
Yet another outing this spring where the Mississippi State commit shows outstanding opposite-field power. Whitlock generates huge strength out of his lower half that’s paired with strong hands and wrists in an uphill bat path. Produced one of the loudest swings of the night, driving a ball way over the LCF wall for a big two-run shot. The above-average raw power for the senior outfielder is starting to become pure in-game as well.
4/27/23

Mississippi State Commit. 6-foot, 170 pounds. What this future Bulldogs Rd 1 outing taught us, is that the FB really plays. But why does it play so well? We can start with deception. He has a deliberate load in his arm path post hand break that throws off hitters timing, and the arm action is very well hidden from hitters vision. In addition to the deception, the arch and unique OH arm slot allow the pitch to play up in the zone very well. The arm action had improved backside connection throughout the outing, and Heath actually hit most of his 88’s in the 3rd and 4th inning which was highly encouraging. He had a no hitter thru 5, and stuck with his plan throughout. Blow em away with the FB, freeze em with the sweeping CB. But he also pitched backwards, keeping Islands hitters from guessing correctly. Whitlock is a very good competitor and a huge part of what we feel could be a run at the state championship for the Panthers!

11/07/20

Fall Underclass Trials

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Proportional build, lean, athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, long stride down the mound, works on-line, lands toe open, finishes crossing over.
Arm Action: LH. Short, quick arm action to a 3/4 slot, whippy arm speed, repeats well.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Running action, worked all areas of the zone with, 83.3 % strikes vis TrackMan.
CB: 71-74 mph. Slurve hape, sharp action, swing and miss pitch, worked in and out with, 100 % strikes via TrackMan.
CH: 75-76 mph. Sinking action, fade armside.

11/07/20

Fall Underclass Trials

Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pounds. Proportional build, lean, athletic frame.
HitLHH. Balanced setup, hands start high and remain high on a short load, short stride, great balance, keeps things simple throughout. Barrel path works mostly uphill through the zone, gains extension more times than not, allowing for him to drive the ball with some force middle/pull, good feel for the barrel, quick hands, smooth, repeatable swing.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: LH. OF - 79 mph. Long, loose arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws carried and were accurate to the plate.
Defense: Plays through the ball, fluid footwork, feel for glove while fielding, clean exchanges, short crow hop.
Run7.52 runner in the 60.

Whitlock showed off his smooth left-handed swing during batting practice. He has great feel for the barrel as it remains in the zone for an extended period of time. Presently a lean 6-foot, 170-pounds, Whitlock has plenty of room to continue filling out his athletic frame.

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