81.4
Velocity (max)
10/16/21
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
1B
JD
Valdes
Gaither (HS) • FL
6' 2" • 183LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Midland Swarm
6' 2" • 183LBS
R/R • 20yr 5mo
Travel Team: Midland Swarm
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 81
Velo Range
9/18/21
1939
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/21
Changeup
67.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
10/16/21
2066
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/21
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
12/03/21
2144
Spin Rate (avg)
10/16/21
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
12/03/21
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
12/03/21
276
Distance (max)
12/03/21
44
Sweet Spot %
12/03/21
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
12/03/21
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
12/03/21
16.4
Rot. Acc (max)
12/03/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.07
60-yd
12/03/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
77
INF Velo
9/18/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.07
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
10.2
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.5
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.
2021 Top Tier Roos Tryout
Dec 3, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.3
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.
2021 Top Tier Roos Tryout
Dec 3, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
61.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
1910
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.
24.1
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).
65.6
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).
2116
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).
67.7
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).
1895
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).
2021 Top Tier Roos Tryout
Dec 3, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.0
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 79.7
Velo Range
80.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,978
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.5
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.8
Velo Range
65.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,110
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.7
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 67.4
Velo Range
66.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,820
Spin Rate (max)
1,725
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Junior State Games
Oct 16, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.6
Velo Range
78.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,116
Spin Rate (max)
1,939
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.7
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 63.7
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,212
Spin Rate (max)
2,144
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.0
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 70.5
Velo Range
66.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
2,066
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
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
Pitching Velos
2021
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)
79.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.3
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
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2021 Top Tier Roos Tryout: Statistical Analysis - Dec 6, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Region Analysis - Nov 2, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 18, 2021
- 2021 Junior State Games: North Preview - Oct 14, 2021
- West Region State Games Tryout: Player Analysis - Oct 11, 2021
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6-foot-1, 170-pound lean lanky frame. Solid, capable on the mound, showed consistent arm speed, also used an over-the-top arm angle and a longer loose arm action. Feel up-tempo type pitcher who uses high effort. Showed athletic balance point and in line uphill shoulders. Lands square with a clean balanced finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 78-81 mph; showed control around the zone decent with sharp movement. (Max spin 2116; Avg 1935). Has a sharp 12/6 curveball (63-64) that showed decent down in the zone command and gradual action. (Max spin 2212; Avg 2144). Throws a heavy changeup (67-70) that has glove side control and late action.
6-foot-1, 170-pound mature physical build. Raw in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 82 mph. Started in a tall balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a short stride. Found multiple barrels through his round. Solid while in the infield, made throws at velocities up to 77 mph; showed choppy feet, raw hands, and a natural exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Had a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 8.32. Projectable on the mound, showed above average arm speed, he had a clean arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 80-81 mph; has running action and arm side control. His 11/5 curveball (65-66) showed in the zone control and gradual action. Had fading action and control around the zone on his changeup (65-66).