96.1
Velocity (max)
8/29/25
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
David
Essien
Fremd (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 220LBS
R/R • 20yr 9mo
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
93.2 - 95.4
Velo Range
8/29/25
2484
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/25
Changeup
79.7 - 83.9
Velo Range
8/29/25
1594
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/24
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
9/27/24
1884
Spin Rate (avg)
9/27/24
Slider
75.9 - 79.2
Velo Range
8/29/25
2153
Spin Rate (avg)
8/29/25
Positional Tools
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
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).
2484
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.
26.3
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
2153
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Splitter
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).
1212
Splitter
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.5
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).
2307
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.
26.0
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).
72.2
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).
1884
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).
77.8
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).
1594
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).
Harper JC Scout Day
Aug 29, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
96.1
Velocity (max)
93.2 - 95.4
Velo Range
93.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,556
Spin Rate (max)
2,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
80.0
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,452
Spin Rate (max)
2,153
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
83.9
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 83.9
Velo Range
81.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,063
Spin Rate (max)
1,212
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR IL: Harper JC Scout Day
Sep 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
90.0
Velocity (max)
87.6 - 89.5
Velo Range
87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,457
Spin Rate (max)
2,307
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
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.3 - 73.0
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,884
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.5
Velocity (max)
76.8 - 78.7
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,731
Spin Rate (max)
1,594
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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6-foot-3, 190-pounds, high-waisted and projectable frame with long levers. Essien is an upside follow moving forward. He threw the event’s second-hardest fastball topping at 90 mph (sat 87-89) with over 18” of IVB on average through the zone. The righty would then turn to a 71-73 mph curveball that showed hard 11/5 action. Essien would round out his mix with a 76-79 mph changeup with occasional arm-side fade.