A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.08
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.79
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.62
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.
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.
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Valencia attended his first Prep Baseball CA event in a couple of years and the gains made to his physicality and overall game are very significant. A two-way player, Valencia flashed improved footwork and arm strength (82mph) from the outfield resulting in accurate throws with carry to all bases. The physical gains were on display during the hitting portion where his 93mph exit velo was amongst the best in the event. The improved strength resulted in a gap-to-gap line drive filled BP over two rounds. He consistently stayed in the middle of the field wearing out the gaps where it was easy to envision a high double profile as his 5’9” 157-pound continues to develop physically. On the mound Valencia pounded the zone with multiple pitches all living in the zone while working to all quadrants. It’s a simple, repeatable, and athletic delivery that gains ground down the mound.
2/02/25
Dorian Valencia III, Citrus Valley (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength. Delivery: Calm, slow delivery before exploding downhill. Stands tall through delivery. Arm Action: LH. Throws slightly across body. Three quarters release. Loose arm. FB: T82, 82-82 mph. Arm side run that plays towards outer half. T2128, 2059 average rpm. SL: 67-68 mph. Sharp vertical and horizontal break. T2169, 2095 average rpm. CH: 73-75 mph. Sharp vertical break with some horizontal break. T1692, 1608 average rpm. ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.51 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Body control throughout.
2/02/25
Dorian Valencia III, Citrus Valley (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength. Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands above back shoulder. Medium base with slight bend in knees. Long one and two-handed finish. 66.6 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 319' max distance. Consistently hits the ball in the air to all parts of the field. Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. Over the top release. Short arm path. Defense: Athletic footwork through the play. ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.51 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Body control throughout. Vizual Edge: 66.16 Edge Score
9/24/22
Dorian Valencia III, Citrus Valley (CA), 2027 Positional Profile: UTL Body: 5-10, 115-pounds. Medium frame. Lean build. Room to add. Defense: Solid actions from both spots. Light feet with soft hands at 1st. Clean funnel and quick glove-to-hand. Relaxed approach in OF. Takes good angles. Stutter steps into crowhop. Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 73 mph. Similar AAs from both spots. Quick and accurate in the INF. Uphill shoulders and high arcing throws from the OF. Average strength. Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Hands tight to ear. Easy rhythm and balance. Smaller leg lift trigger. Good early connection. Hands drop slightly in load. Creates barrel depth early. Flatter path. Average bat speed for level. More FBs than LDs/GBs in BP round.
7/06/22
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Body: 5-10, 115-pounds. Medium frame. Lean build. Longer limbs. Plenty of room to add. Hit: LHH. Relaxed stance. Narrow base with bat rested at shoulder. Loads slow/early. Medium leg lift gather into backside. Loads barrel into a good early connection position. Slight uphill path. Inconsistent barrels. Best contact was out front. Average bat speed for a '27. More FBs than LDs/GBs during his two rounds. Power: 77 mph max exit velocity Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Loose arm from the OF. Full circle in the back. Average strength. 4/5 accurate 1-2 hop throws. Defense: Relaxed actions. Slight stop and break in momentum when fielding. Regathers to get into crowhop. Glove works down early which allowed to field every ball cleanly. Average glove-hand. Run: 8.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side steps into a chest high knee tuck. Backside stays over rubber. Average stride. Stays sideways into footplant. Works in good direction through home. Some present head movement. Falls slightly to 3B side of mound.
Arm Action: Loose/continuous AA. Medium arm circle in the back that works to a 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed for a '27. Present layback and effort out front.
FB: 74-76 T77. Average movement characteristics. Flashed ASR at times with max HM of 16.2 inches. Trouble with command. Leaked armside.
SL: 61-63 T64: Sweeper shape. Minimal VB at 1.6 inch and average HM of 12 inches. Drops slot slightly on it but maintains armspeed.
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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: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Delivery: Calm, slow delivery before exploding downhill. Stands tall through delivery.
Arm Action: LH. Throws slightly across body. Three quarters release. Loose arm.
FB: T82, 82-82 mph. Arm side run that plays towards outer half. T2128, 2059 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. Sharp vertical and horizontal break. T2169, 2095 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Sharp vertical break with some horizontal break. T1692, 1608 average rpm.
ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.51 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Body control throughout.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-9, 152-pounds. Athletic frame with some present strength.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands above back shoulder. Medium base with slight bend in knees. Long one and two-handed finish. 66.6 mph bat speed with 17 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 319' max distance. Consistently hits the ball in the air to all parts of the field.
Arm: LH. OF-82 mph. Over the top release. Short arm path.
Defense: Athletic footwork through the play.
ATH: 8.07 runner in the 60. 1.92 and 4.51 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Body control throughout.
Vizual Edge: 66.16 Edge Score
Dorian Valencia III, Citrus Valley (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: UTL
Body: 5-10, 115-pounds. Medium frame. Lean build. Room to add.
Defense: Solid actions from both spots. Light feet with soft hands at 1st. Clean funnel and quick glove-to-hand. Relaxed approach in OF. Takes good angles. Stutter steps into crowhop.
Arm: LH. INF - 70 mph. OF - 73 mph. Similar AAs from both spots. Quick and accurate in the INF. Uphill shoulders and high arcing throws from the OF. Average strength.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance. Hands tight to ear. Easy rhythm and balance. Smaller leg lift trigger. Good early connection. Hands drop slightly in load. Creates barrel depth early. Flatter path. Average bat speed for level. More FBs than LDs/GBs in BP round.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP
Body: 5-10, 115-pounds. Medium frame. Lean build. Longer limbs. Plenty of room to add.
Hit: LHH. Relaxed stance. Narrow base with bat rested at shoulder. Loads slow/early. Medium leg lift gather into backside. Loads barrel into a good early connection position. Slight uphill path. Inconsistent barrels. Best contact was out front. Average bat speed for a '27. More FBs than LDs/GBs during his two rounds.
Power: 77 mph max exit velocity
Arm: RH. OF - 74 mph. Loose arm from the OF. Full circle in the back. Average strength. 4/5 accurate 1-2 hop throws.
Defense: Relaxed actions. Slight stop and break in momentum when fielding. Regathers to get into crowhop. Glove works down early which allowed to field every ball cleanly. Average glove-hand.
Run: 8.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side steps into a chest high knee tuck. Backside stays over rubber. Average stride. Stays sideways into footplant. Works in good direction through home. Some present head movement. Falls slightly to 3B side of mound.
Arm Action: Loose/continuous AA. Medium arm circle in the back that works to a 3/4 slot. Above average arm speed for a '27. Present layback and effort out front.
FB: 74-76 T77. Average movement characteristics. Flashed ASR at times with max HM of 16.2 inches. Trouble with command. Leaked armside.
SL: 61-63 T64: Sweeper shape. Minimal VB at 1.6 inch and average HM of 12 inches. Drops slot slightly on it but maintains armspeed.