24.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/25
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Willem Loveless, Albany (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Athletic, projectable player with a compact, controlled swing, emerging power, and plays well on both sides of the ball.
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds. Athletic frame showing early signs of added strength and projection.
Hit: LHH. Compact, relaxed setup with weight slightly back. Hands high behind the ear with flat barrel, initiating a long, controlled stride. Effortless swing with full extension, generating power and slight lift, complemented by a strong feel for the strike zone. 66.7 mph bat speed with 9 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.3 mph. 355' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-89 mph. High 3/4 arm slot with a complete arm rotation, generating consistent carry on throws.
Defense: Relaxed, showing range and versatility across all three outfield positions.
ATH: 7.36 runner in the 60. 1.70 and 4.06 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 68.57 Edge Score
Positional Profile: OF Dynamic OF/RHP with a lean, athletic frame left-handed hitter with a fluid lower half, and present bat speed, generating pull-side power and consistent hard contact On the mound, Loveless features a fluid, balanced delivery and quick arm from a high release, working east to west with a fastball up to and feel for four pitches give him legitimate two-way upside at the next level.
Body: 5-11, 166-pounds. Lean athletic frame. Room for more
Hit: LHH. Hands start and stay at head-level . Elbow works and stays back creating deep separation. Front shoulder stays connected. Athletic lower half with small stride Controlled forward momentum, fluid. Back leg whips through zone. Present bat speed with whippy action.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (88 avg.); 334-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long arm action with high-release. Throws on a line with glove-side carry
Defense: Controlled feet with instinctive reaction. Lets ball travel deep to glove. Controlled throwing motion, falls over a bit
Athletic Testing: 7.20 runner in the 60-yard dash; 20.70-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 71.96 Edge Score.
Delivery: Hands start at belly button level, rise up to chest on delivery. Quick to the plate with fluid, athletic actions. Mixes in small stride and medium leg kick. Slow, controlled, and balanced. East to west thrower
Arm Action: RH. High-release at ear-level. Shorter extension. Quick and fluid through the zone
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Arm-side run that is able to locate on inner and outer half. Spots well to get ahead on counts. T2460, 2389 average rpm.
CB: 68-72 mph. 12-6, slurvish slape. Breaks early and is able to land for strikes. Plays well as setup/strikeout pitch. T2882, 2691 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. Arm-side fade that consistently hits the zone. Ability to slow speed down without slowing down arm. Works well as strikeout pitch. T2091, 2036 average rpm.
Willem Loveless, Albany (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Lean frame with room to fill.
Delivery: Stands tall and relaxed. Medium lef lift. Glove tap trigger. Stays behind front leg.
Arm Action: RH. Whippy arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T81, 78-80 mph. Arm side run with sinking action. Able to throw to both sides of the plate. T2399, 2322 average rpm.
CB: 64-70 mph. Feel for pitch. Vertical break. Late horizontal action. T2610, 2517 average rpm.
CH: 72-75 mph. Deceptive with arm side run. Fades late. T2132, 2027 average rpm.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.96 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.70 max vertical.
Willem Loveless, Albany (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-11, 153-pounds. Lean frame with room to fill.
Hit: LHH. Narrow and relaxed. Slightly more weight in the back leg in setup. Hands right behind ear with knob pointed at catcher. Long and loose stride. Easy swing. Long extension. Powerful with slight lift. 61.7 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.0 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-84 mph. High 3/4 release. Full arm rotation.
Defense: Relaxed, quiet feet. Stays behind the baseball.
ATH: 7.58 runner in the 60. 1.96 and 4.32 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.70 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 65.52 Edge Score
Loveless returns after competing in the Backyard Boyz Scout Day this fall, now showcasing his skills as a true two-way player. In the outfield, he displayed twitchy, athletic movements and an event-best velocity of 84 MPH. He comes through the ball well and follows his throws with intent. At the plate, the lefty’s sweet swing was on full display, launching multiple home runs over the RF/RCF fences with plenty of backspin. He posted a max hand speed of 24.9 MPH and an average of 20.6 MPH, showing strong barrel control. His growing confidence as a ballplayer is evident in his performance. On the mound, Loveless topped out at 80.7 MPH, sitting comfortably between 78-80 MPH with an average spin rate of 2322. His curveball projects as a strong secondary pitch, featuring high spin (2517 rpm) and a velocity range of 64.6-70 MPH. As he continues refining his mechanics, he’ll be an exciting player to watch develop.