@evan_me08 19.8
Hand Speed (max)
8/23/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Evan
Messenger
Catalina Foothills (HS) • AZ
5' 11" • 160.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Tucson Toros
5' 11" • 160.1LBSR/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Tucson Toros
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
8/23/25
15.5
Rot. Acc (max)
8/23/25
50
Hard Hit %
8/23/25
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/23/25
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/23/25
343
Distance (max)
8/23/25
50
Sweet Spot %
8/23/25
7.02
60-yd
8/23/25
4.00
30-yd
2/08/26
1.79
10-yd
2/08/26
19.5
Run speed (max)
2/08/26
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
74
C Velo
8/23/25
2.19 - 2.29
Pop Time
2/08/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
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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).
2.19 - 2.29
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.29 - 2.42
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
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
333
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
148
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5893
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).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2461
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Tucson Summer ID
Aug 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
86.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
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.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.3
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.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Tucson Summer ID
Aug 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2026
2025
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.
4.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.14
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.02
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 8, 2026
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.14
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1.08
RSI (max)
23.2
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2026
2025
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.
44.17
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.
58.9
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Physical
2026
2025
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.
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/3B
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, slightly open stance with tall posture. Hands set just below the shoulder with slight barrel tilt at launch. Flatter path working down and through the ball. Decent lower half use with a ground ball to line drive approach. 69.3 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.7 mph. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short arm action with minimal carry and some arm side run on throws. Pop times ranged from 2.19 to 2.29, reflecting room for quicker transfer and footwork to improve efficiency and consistency.
Defense: 2.19-2.29 pop times. Works from one knee with smooth, controlled actions. Feet are slower and the transfer takes more time, but mechanics remain repeatable. Overall movements are controlled despite the slower tempo.
ATH: 7.14 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.00 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 23.20 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 44.17 Edge Score
Evan Messenger, Catalina Foothills (AZ), 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 6-3, 159-pounds. Tall, slender frame with significant projection to add strength and fill out as he matures.
Hit: RHH. Flared feet with a controlled stride that reaches out and pauses, finishing closed while staying in the legs. Works through the middle and to all fields with balance, showing consistent barrel control. 67.1 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 86.4 mph. 343' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph.
Defense: 2.29-2.42 pop times. Sets up with a two-feet, even stance, showing a slower transfer that works up near the ear. Quick release helps offset shorter, slower steps.
ATH: 7.02 runner in the 60. 24.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 58.9 Edge Score