Then & Now: Henry Heller, LHP, MOC-Floyd Valley
December 11, 2025
In our Then & Now series, we examine how Iowa athletes have progressed over time using trusted Prep Baseball showcase metrics. By comparing everything from speed and arm strength to Blast swing traits and TrackMan performance, we get a clear picture of each player's developmental arc. Today we look at MOC-Floyd Valley's Henry Heller, a left-handed pitcher in the class of 2028.
Heller, the number three ranked player in the class, was a member of Team Iowa at the Central Region Super Sophomore Games.
Take a look at the progress in his key metrics below:
Fastball Velo: 83.5 (Aug 2024) ➡️ 89.5 (Aug 2025)
Induced Vert Break: 14.7 inch (Aug 2024) ➡️ 17.5 inch (Aug 2025)
Slider Velo: 76.8 (Aug 2024) ➡️ 82.4 (Aug 2025)
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UPCOMING IOWA EVENTS
| EVENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Winter Hitting Update (S2) | 12/14/2025 | Chips Performance, Waukee, IA |
| Winter Hitting Update (S3) | 01/11/2026 | Chips Performance, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Eastern Iowa | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Eastern Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/08/2026 | Eastern Iowa Sports Facility, Monticello, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Central Iowa | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S1 (2030s Only) | 02/15/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| IA Preseason ID-Southeast Iowa | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Southeast Iowa (2030s Only) | 02/16/2026 | Musco Sports Center, Muscatine, IA |
| IA Preseason All-State (Invite-Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
| Rising Stars ID-Central Iowa S2 (2030s Only) | 03/08/2026 | SportsPlex West, Waukee, IA |
Scouting Report
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 6-0, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH- square stance, easy controlled load, delivers barrel well through zone, flashes of pop in the bat, works middle of field well.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 84.4 mph. 79' max distance.
Defense: LH. OF-88 mph. Easy movements with above avg. arm strength, has carry and accuracy on throws, profile as a corner outfielder at next level.
ATH: 7.21 runner in the 60.
Delivery: LH- controlled tempo, longer reach out with front foot, leaks early off rubber at times, arm is above avg. with quality overall pitches in and around the zone.
FB: T85, 83-85 mph. T2025, 1923 average rpm.
CB: 74-75 mph. T2254, 2194 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. T2320, 2296 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5_10, 170-pounds.
Defense: LH. OF - 86 mph. Agile and moves well in the field, confident glove, has above avg. actions and arm defensively for the position.
Hit: RHH. Wide crouched base, longer hand load, looks to elevate baseball, occasional pop in the bat with fly ball and line drive contact to pull side of field.
Power: 89.00 mph max exit velocity per Trackman during BP.
Run: 7.29 runner in the 60.
Delivery: easy controlled delivery with positive body control, lands inline to plate, short arm finish across chest.
Arm Action: LH. OT slot. Clean short arm circle.
FB: T84.00, 82-84 mph.
CB: 72-74 mph.
SL: 75-76 mph.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5_10, 160-pounds. Defense: Slower tempo into the ball with high eyes. Footwork maintains direction into an over the top arm slot. Arm: LH. OF - 81 mph. Hit: RHH. Flatter bat path generated from a lower hand position. Stays between his knees well to maintain balance. Barrel stays on plane well. Power: 82.00 mph max Trackman exit velocity in bp. Run: 7.52 runner in the 60. Delivery: Repeatable delivery that works down the mound well with good direction. Arm Action: LH. Gets to lay back arm position well. Works on top of most pitches and is whippy out front. FB: T78.00, 77-78 mph. Downhill CB: 67-68 mph. Some feel with an 11-5 action. SL: 70-73 mph. CH: 68-71 mph.