Athletic Testing & VALD Run Times: Outer Banks Fall ID & First Flight HS Scout Day
November 6, 2025
Outer Banks Fall ID & First Flight Scout Day – Event Rewind
The Outer Banks Fall ID and First Flight High School Scout Day were held simultaneously at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, NC, bringing together a strong group of players from the eastern part of the state for a full day of evaluation and data collection.
Participants went through a pro-style workout, which included multiple rounds of batting practice and a defensive workout in front of Prep Baseball’s scouting staff. TrackMan technology was used throughout the day to capture detailed ball flight data during BP and pitcher bullpens, providing measurable insight into each player’s performance.
Athletic testing powered by VALD Performance included laser-timed 60-yard dashes with 10-yard and 30-yard splits, offering verified data on each athlete’s speed and explosiveness.
This blog series will highlight the top performers from the event, featuring statistical leaders and standout players across multiple categories as we take a deeper look at the talent on display in the Outer Banks.
Outer Banks Fall ID – Click for roster and full array of stats and analytics
First Flight HS Scout Day - Click for roster and full array of stats and analytics
ATHLETIC TESTING & MEASUREMENTS - Outer Banks ID & First Flight Scout Day
VALD PERFORMANCE
TOP 60-YARD DASH
Traditionally, the 60-yard dash has been the in-event standard to help measure a player's speed tool. We implemented timing gates at the 10-yard split, to capture athletes’ quickness, explosiveness and reaction time. From there, we will calculate an athlete’s top-end speed in miles per hour. While the measurement still has its utility, the 10-yard split has started to become more and more applicable in determining the player's burst and reaction time in-game, whether that's in the outfield or on the basepaths.
TOP 10-YARD SPLIT
TOP 30-YARD SPLIT
PEAK VERTICAL JUMP
*Outer Banks Fall ID only
MAX RSI JUMP
Outer Banks Fall ID only
Simply put: RSI-modified (reactive strength index) is a ratio of input to output – the input is represented by time spent on the ground generating the force to jump, and the output is the height of that jump.
MAX GRIP STRENGTH
Right Hand Grip
*Outer Banks Fall ID only
Left Hand Grip
*Outer Banks Fall ID only
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