88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
5/18/25
CLASS OF 2029
OF
RHP
Hank
Cho
Mater Dei (HS) • CA
5' 7" • 145.3LBS
R/R • 14yr 5mo
Travel Team: Saddleback Cowboys
5' 7" • 145.3LBSR/R • 14yr 5mo
Travel Team: Saddleback Cowboys
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/25
265
Distance (max)
3/02/25
47
Sweet Spot %
3/02/25
7.56
60-yd
5/18/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
5/18/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
5/18/25
76.1 - 79
Velo Range
5/18/25
1968
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Changeup
66.4 - 68.3
Velo Range
3/02/25
1409
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Curveball
65.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
5/18/25
2070
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Slider
69.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
5/18/25
2250
Spin Rate (avg)
3/02/25
Positional Tools
2025
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Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
265
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.795
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.
SoCal Rising Stars Game (Invite-Only)
May 18, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.6
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
217
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Orange County Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
78.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
148
Distance (avg)
265
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1877
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.2
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2046
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1409
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2196
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.9
Sinker
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1601
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
SoCal Rising Stars Game (Invite-Only)
May 18, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
79.9
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 79.0
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,021
Spin Rate (max)
1,856
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.1
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 73.1
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,124
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Orange County Rising Stars ID (2029-2030 Grads)
Mar 2, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 77.7
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,060
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.5 - 67.9
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,138
Spin Rate (max)
2,070
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.7 - 68.7
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,336
Spin Rate (max)
2,250
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.6
Velocity (max)
66.4 - 68.3
Velo Range
64.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,485
Spin Rate (max)
1,409
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,863
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
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.
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.56
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- SoCal Rising Stars Game: Pitcher Analysis - Jun 12, 2025
- SoCal Rising Stars Game: Positional Analysis - Jun 12, 2025
- SoCal Rising Stars Game: Data Dives - May 22, 2025
- SoCal Rising Stars Game: Quick Hits - May 20, 2025
- Orange County Rising Stars ID: Full Analysis - Mar 17, 2025
- Orange County Rising Stars ID: Event Analysis - Mar 4, 2025
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP Two-way talent with exceptional mechanics as pitcher and middle of the order potential as hitter.
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, sturdy build.
Delivery: Comes set with glove high in front of face. Lowers to belt then raises in windup. High leg kick. Body lowers as back leg coils.
Arm Action: RH. Full circle arm path. Operates from a high 3/4 arm slot. Quick release. Follows through with slight recoil.
FB: T80, 76-79 mph. Varies with control. Can get whiffs and awkward contact with it's arm-side run. T2021, 1856 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. Can get on top of hitters. Flashes swing-and-miss potential. Minimal early break. T2181, 2036 average rpm.
SL: 69-73 mph. Functions similar to CB with light break. T2180, 2124 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Two-way talent with exceptional mechanics as pitcher and middle of the order potential as hitter.
Body: 5-7, 145-pounds. Athletic, sturdy build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, slightly crouched stance. Bat rests on back shoulder laying flat angled towards 3rd base dugout. High leg kick stride with knee angled inward toward body. Shows exceptional hands-hip separation when front foot lands. Mostly level swing plane playing for line drives.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 217' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph. Plays off a higher 3/4 release. Releases and lands with pitcher-like mechanics. Ball comes out quick.
Defense: Late reads on grounders fielded in OF. Adjustments are hesitant. Lower body stays athletic.
Hank Cho, MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 157-pounds. Solid present frame with emerging strength.
Delivery: Uptempo operation. Slight sink into rear hip to drive down mound. Solid block on front leg with consistency to maintain body direction.
Arm Action: RH. Full length arm circle with solid present arm speed. Some effort to arm action with recoil after release. Throws from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-78 mph. Straighter FB shape with some ride at present. T2060, 1968 average rpm.
CB: 66-68 mph. Flashes vertical depth in the break with some horiztonal two plane shape. T2138, 2070 average rpm.
SL: 67-69 mph. Flashes true SLD shape with horizontal break and some vertical depth. T2336, 2250 average rpm.
CH: 66-68 mph. Generates arm side fade with vertical depth off FB shape and feel to kill spin. T1485, 1409 average rpm.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. Burst off the line. Maintains line well.
Hank Cho, MATER DEI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (CA), 2029
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 5-7, 157-pounds. Solid present frame with emerging strength.
Hit: RHH. Balanced even set up with small knee bend. Hands are set above shoulder height near head with flat bat. Medium leg kick with shift to back hip and barrel tip to load hands. Quick hips in turn with direct hands/barrel into zone and leverage.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.5 mph. 265' max distance. Strong present impact with flatter path playing to line drives.
Arm: RH. OF-78 mph. Full arm circle with depth behind the body. High release point. Ball shows carry.
Defense: Sound footowork with solid angles.
ATH: 7.63 runner in the 60. Burst off the line. Maintains line well.