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

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DATA DIVE - 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

PEAK VERTICAL JUMP

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TRACKMAN HITTING

MAX EXIT VELOCITY

HIGHEST AVG. EXIT VELOCITY

Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of impact.

MAX BATTED DISTANCE

HIGHEST SWEET SPOT%

Sweet Spot percentage: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.

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TRACKMAN PITCHING

HIGHEST FASTBALL VELOCITY

HIGHEST FASTBALL SPIN RATE - AVERAGE

LARGEST FASTBALL HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT - AVERAGE

TOP FASTBALL ZONE PERCENTAGE

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DEFENSIVE METRICS

Infielder Velocity

Outfielder Velocity

Catcher Velocity (from the crouch)

Catcher Pop Times

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