22.6
Hand Speed (max)
2/15/25
CLASS OF 2029
SS
RHP
Jake
Richards
Arvada West (HS) • CO
5' 9" • 148.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 2mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball
5' 9" • 148.4LBSR/R • 15yr 2mo
Travel Team: Elite Baseball
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Best Of Stats
71
Bat Speed (max)
2/15/25
28.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/15/25
-
Hard Hit %
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/25
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/25
325
Distance (max)
7/24/25
60
Sweet Spot %
7/24/25
7.53
60-yd
6/04/25
4.13
30-yd
6/04/25
1.80
10-yd
6/04/25
18.9
Run speed (max)
7/24/25
85
INF Velo
2/15/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
7/24/25
81.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
6/04/25
2438
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Changeup
78.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
7/24/25
1635
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Curveball
69 - 71.4
Velo Range
7/24/25
2724
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Slider
73.5 - 75.4
Velo Range
7/24/25
2737
Spin Rate (avg)
6/04/25
Positional Tools
2025
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.2885
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
85.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.0
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
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).
2414
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.
29.6
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).
68.4
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).
2651
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).
76.7
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).
1626
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).
72.9
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).
2705
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).
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.4
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.5
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,581
Spin Rate (max)
2,438
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 71.4
Velo Range
67.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,897
Spin Rate (max)
2,724
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 75.4
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,810
Spin Rate (max)
2,708
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.5
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,729
Spin Rate (max)
1,635
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Colorado Rising Stars Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 4, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
81.7 - 83.1
Velo Range
79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,500
Spin Rate (max)
2,388
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
73.7
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 73.3
Velo Range
69.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,859
Spin Rate (max)
2,737
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Northern Colorado Preseason ID
Feb 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 80.7
Velo Range
81.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
2,249
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.3
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 64.3
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,521
Spin Rate (max)
2,469
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
69.2
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 68.8
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,708
Spin Rate (max)
2,630
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.8
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 72.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,607
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.8
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.12
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Developing build.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from an over the top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Moderate spin, mostly strikes, keeps its plane. T2274, 2249 average rpm.
CB: 63-64 mph. Developing accuracy, high spin, sharp 1/7 shape. T2521, 2469 average rpm.
SL: 66-69 mph. Good control, high spin, sharp right to left break. T2708, 2630 average rpm.
CH: 72-73 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, arm side fade. T1741, 1607 average rpm.
ATH: 1.95 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 146-pounds. Developing build.
Hit: RHH. Upright even setup with a wide base, weight starting on back side, and bat resting on back shoulder. Uses a moderate leg lift gaining ground forward. Short slightly uphill path through the zone, mostly barrels. 68.3 mph bat speed with 23 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 74.9 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.
Defense: Polished actions defensively.
ATH: 1.95 and 4.35 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.