@M_Vanderheyden_ 
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
9/25/22
CLASS OF 2025
C
1B
Mikey
Vanderheyden
Houston
Enterprise (HS) • AL
6' 0" • 185.2LBS
R/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: TPL
Enterprise (HS) • AL
6' 0" • 185.2LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: TPL
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/24/21
23.4
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
63
Hard Hit %
6/18/24
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
6/18/24
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/18/24
373
Distance (max)
6/18/24
56
Sweet Spot %
9/25/22
7.35
60-yd
9/25/22
4.10
30-yd
9/25/22
1.79
10-yd
9/25/22
18.9
Run speed (max)
9/25/22
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INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/18/24
2.00 - 2.09
Pop Time
6/18/24
Positional Tools
2024
2022
2021
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
11.9
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
373
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.7695
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
304
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5077
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
176
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7513
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
246
Distance (avg)
373
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
93.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
304
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Alabama Fall Prospect Games
Oct 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Future/Junior Future Games Trials
May 23, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
72.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
219
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Alabama Fall Prospect Games
Oct 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Future/Junior Future Games Trials
May 23, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.10
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.35
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.
South Alabama Select
Sep 25, 2022
Swift
1.79
10-yd
4.10
30-yd
7.35
60-yd
18.9
Run speed (max)
1.71
RSI (max)
1.71
RSI (avg)
1,436
Jump Power (max)
26.6
Jump Height (max)
26.6
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
2022
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.
61.42
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.
60.81
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PB Alabama Scout Blog: Week 9 Games - Apr 18, 2025
- AL HS Team Preview: Enterprise Wildcats - Jan 27, 2023
- 2022 Most Viewed Profiles: No. 24 Mikey Vanderheyden - Dec 8, 2022
- South Alabama Select: Quick Hits - Sep 26, 2022
- Alabama Scout Blog: Week 1 Games - Feb 27, 2022
- Alabama 2025 Player Rankings: Initial Release - Nov 9, 2021
- Alabama Fall Prospect Games: Positional Player Reports - Nov 3, 2021
- Alabama Fall Prospect Games: Quick Hits - Oct 25, 2021
- PBR Junior Future Games: Team Alabama Quick Hits - Aug 9, 2021
- Future/Junior Future Games Trials: Pitcher Only's/Catchers - May 26, 2021
- Future/Junior Future Games Trials: Quick Hits - May 24, 2021
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 6-0, 185-pounds. Has continued to add good size and strength. Athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Leg kick trigger from a balanced stance. Hands work well inside contact, bat path shows some tilt with carry. 67.8 mph bat speed with 18 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 87.6 mph. 373' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. Quick transfer out of the mitt. Short arm stroke with carry on throws.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Clean actions, love the work behind the plate. Solid "sticking" borderline strikes.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 170-pounds. Athletic body, long and lean limbs. Muscular frame.
Hits: RHH. Slightly open stance, light leg lift into swing. Quick hands, direct path to the ball. Liners to all parts of the field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.5 MPH. 304' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-76 mph. Strong and accurate arm.
Defense: 2.00-2.09 pop times. Easy and quick transfers, smooth actions.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 60.81 Edge Score
GW Long (AL), 2025
Positional Profile: C/1B Continues to establish himself as one of the top 2025 grads in Alabama.
Body: 5-9, 155-pounds. Lean, athletic frame with room for added strength.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slightly open setup, short/simple stride. Uphill path to ball, creates extension, barrel stays through the zone, pull-side approach.
Power: 88.03 max exit velocity, averaged 79.14 mph. 324’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Quick arm from an over-the-top slot. Accurate throws to the bag.
Defense: 2.03- 2.12 pop times. Advanced young defender with solid actions all around behind the plate. Quiet receiver, quick transfer and arm strength will continue to progress as he gets stronger.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Position: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound ['projectable'].
Hit: (RHH) Began in a wide stance with a smooth load, then used a quick stride. Efficient bat speed. Good extension on his finish, simple swing. Opposite field approach.
Power: 82 mph exit velocity, average 72.89 mph. 62.51 mph bat speed average. 18.80 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.16-2.22 pop times. Consistent hands, athletic footwork, quick exchange. Advanced. Athletic setup with tons of flexibility.
Arm: 74 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.60 (60-yard).