Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2027

SS

Cole
Richards

Crescenta Valley (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 172.2LBS
R/R • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: PFA California
2027 National

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Best Of Stats

Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
1/04/25
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
1/04/25
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
1/04/25
60
Hard Hit %
5/31/25
Power
96
Exit Velocity (max)
1/04/25
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/31/25
371
Distance (max)
1/04/25
70
Sweet Spot %
5/31/25
Run
7.24
60-yd
5/31/25
4.07
30-yd
5/31/25
1.78
10-yd
5/31/25
19.4
Run speed (max)
5/31/25
Defense
86
INF Velo
5/31/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2025
60 Yard Dash
7.51
Infield Velocity
86.0
Power / Speed Score
12.8

Hitting

2025
Exit Velocity Max
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
87.5
Distance Max
371
Distance Avg
227
Launch Angle Avg
20.4056
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Future Games Tryout: Los Angeles
May 31, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
San Diego Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 4, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
371
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2025
Hand Speed Max
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
21.3
Bat Speed Max
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
69.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
2025 Future Games Tryout: Los Angeles
May 31, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
San Diego Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 4, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

Pitch Scores

Pitching Velos

Game Performance

2025
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
4.07
60 Yard Dash
7.24
Top Speed (MPH)
RSI
Vertical Jump
2025 Future Games Tryout: Los Angeles
May 31, 2025
Vald
1.78
10-yd
4.07
30-yd
7.24
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)
1.98
RSI (max)
20.8
Jump Height (max)
San Diego Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 4, 2025
Vald
1.90
10-yd
7.56
60-yd
0.94
RSI (max)
19.2
Jump Height (max)

Vizual Edge

2025
Edge Score
75.72

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

5/31/25
Cole Richards, Crescenta Valley High (CA), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/2B Strong-bodied infielder with strong defensive abilities.
Body: 5-11, 172-pounds. Well-filled out, strong build with present strength.
Hit: RHH. Calm, loose upright stance. Front leg offset from base. Hands held at ear level with bat pointed towards 3rd base dugout. Medium leg kick. Weight put in back leg. Hands and hips in sync. Long bat path through zone. Finishes high with two-hands. 69 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 333' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Low 3/4 arm slot. Whip-like action on arm path. Quick motion.
Defense: Strong lower half base. Feet lag a bit. Presents glove early, plays out in front. Smooth glove transfer.
ATH: 7.24 runner in the 60. 1.78 and 4.07 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 20.80 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 75.72 Edge Score
1/04/25

Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-10, 171.7 pounds.
Hit: RHH. Loose and narrow stance in the back of the box, long leg kick, heavy hand load. Longer path, quick hands through the zone, possesses slight lift, sprays the field. 69.6 mph bat speed with 14g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 mph max exit velocity (84.4 avg.); 371-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 83.00 mph. Short and quick arm action, high 3/4 slot, accurate.
Defense: Soft feet with a quick transition.
Athletic Testing:
7.51 runner in the 60-yard dash.

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Physical

2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
2025 Future Games Tryout: Los Angeles
May 31, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 11"
Ht
172.2
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)
San Diego Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 4, 2025
Physical - Athlete
5' 10"
Ht
171.7
Wt
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)