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Hand Speed (max)
8/01/21
CLASS OF 2023
C
OF
Max
Watson
Ankeny (HS) • IA
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Iowa Sticks
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
8/28/23
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
8/01/21
38
Hard Hit %
9/01/22
96
Exit Velocity (max)
8/28/23
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/06/22
340
Distance (max)
8/28/23
78
Sweet Spot %
8/28/23
6.99
60-yd
9/01/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
9/01/22
82
OF Velo
8/28/23
78
C Velo
3/06/22
2.00 - 2.08
Pop Time
8/28/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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)
7.12
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.9
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
340
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
262
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.6289
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2795
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
336
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.9637
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Ellsworth CC
Aug 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
84.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
262
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR IA Scout Day- IA Sticks (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Sep 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 & 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 1, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
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.
PBR IA Juco Scout Day- Ellsworth CC
Aug 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 6, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- 2023 & 2024 Grads (Invite Only)
Aug 1, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR IA Preseason All-State: Scouting Reports- Catchers - Apr 11, 2022
- PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- Catcher Reports - Sep 20, 2021
- PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- Blast Hitting Leaderboard - Aug 5, 2021
- PBR IA Underclass Prospect Games- Instant Analysis - Aug 2, 2021
- PBR Iowa Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Position Player Reports - May 12, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch Series- Top Overall Leaders- 2023 Grads - May 5, 2021
- PBR IA Summer Launch- Central Iowa: Instant Analysis (2023 & 2024 Grads) - May 3, 2021
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Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 170-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance with leg kick trigger, line drive swing plane, strong to mid/oppo gap, quicker bat path through zone creating hard contact.
Power: 91.9 max exit velocity, averaged 87.9 mph. 289’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 78 mph. 2.00-2.13 pop times.
Defense: Low setup with flexible hips, works low to high through zone with glove, tends to follow/chase pitch direction. Glove pulled out of zone occasionally. Longer footwork, inconsistent exchange, mostly online throws with misses to arm side of bag.
Run: 7.11 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
Defense: Lower exchanges with inconsistent footwork, tends to miss arm side to bag, 2.21-2.28 pop times. C - 74.00 mph.
Hit: LHH. Open stance, strides to square with knee to knee trigger, clean bat path, some stiffness with over-rotated hands, flashes of hard contact to pull side of field.
Power: 88.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-10, 160-pounds.
C Defense: 2.21-2.27 pop times. C - 73 mph. Longer stride, some length to exchange, inline throws short to bag.
IF Defense: INF - 72 mph. Raw actions to field, covers routine plays.
Hit: LHH. Slight open stance, leg kick trigger to square, pull approach, flashes of hard line drive and fly ball contact, tends to hook around baseball through contact.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.