84.1
Velocity (max)
2/28/26
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
OF
Hector
Valdez
Nazareth Academy (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 185.4LBS
R/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace
5' 8" • 185.4LBSR/R • 15yr 8mo
Travel Team: White Sox Ace
Rankings
2029 National
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2029 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
83 - 84
Velo Range
2/28/26
1715
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Changeup
73 - 73
Velo Range
6/05/25
1222
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
Curveball
-
Velo Range
1761
Spin Rate (avg)
7/24/25
Slider
69.1 - 71.5
Velo Range
7/24/25
2112
Spin Rate (avg)
2/28/26
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
7/24/25
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/24/25
340
Distance (max)
7/24/25
30
Sweet Spot %
7/24/25
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
7/24/25
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/24/25
11.4
Rot. Acc (max)
7/24/25
20
Hard Hit %
7/24/25
7.73
60-yd
7/24/25
4.30
30-yd
7/24/25
1.88
10-yd
7/24/25
18.0
Run speed (max)
7/24/25
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INF Velo
82
OF Velo
7/24/25
-
C Velo
-
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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).
82.0
Hitting
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
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).
221
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.992
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
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
221
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
17.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Blast - Hitting
17.9
Hand Speed (max)
16.6
Hand Speed (avg)
67.7
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
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).
1715
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.
20.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.1
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).
1222
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).
69.9
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).
2112
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
1487
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.
18.9
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).
64.1
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).
1761
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).
70.3
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).
1100
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).
70.3
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).
1915
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).
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 28, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
84.1
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 84.0
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,810
Spin Rate (max)
1,715
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
71.4
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,112
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.4
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 71.8
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,391
Spin Rate (max)
1,222
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Junior Future Games (Class of 2029/30)
Jul 24, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
76.9 - 80.2
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,918
Spin Rate (max)
1,487
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.1
Velocity (max)
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,761
Spin Rate (max)
1,761
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.3
Velocity (max)
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,100
Spin Rate (max)
1,100
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
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
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.73
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.
Vizual Edge
2025
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
69.49
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Underclass: Pitcher Analysis - May 21, 2026
- Preseason All-State Underclass: 2029 Quick Hits - Mar 5, 2026
- Illinois Class of 2029: Names to Know - Nov 26, 2025
- Junior Future Games: Team Illinois Takeaways - Aug 4, 2025
- Junior Future Games Statistical Analysis: Team Illinois - Jul 25, 2025
- Junior Future Games Preview: Team Illinois - Jul 21, 2025
- The Rock 14U Summer Championship: Takeaways - Jun 13, 2025
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Physical
2026
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.
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.
Physical 5-foot-8, 185-pounds right-handed arm. Fastball sat 83-84 mph, playing clean out of the hand with natural run and sink. He pairs it with a 69-71 mph slider that flashes 10/4 shape, flashing big action at times. 71-72 mph flashed fade and sink. Follow arm in the class who has competed and performed in a number of previous looks, including the Junior Future Games.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-8, 180.3-pounds. Compact build.
Delivery: Short rocker step, controlled delivery, medium leg kick into balance point, tall/fall lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Clean out of the hand, plays with run/sink. T1810, 1715 average rpm.
SL: 69-71 mph. 10/4 shape, some big break at times, developing feel for the zone. T2252, 2112 average rpm.
CH: 71-72 mph. Maintains arm speed, some fade/sink. T1391, 1222 average rpm.
2025 Junior Future Games: RHP Hector Valdez (Nazareth Academy, 2029) was given the ball in the first game of pool play and was effective. In three innings of work, allowed just two hits, two walks, and struck out four. Valdez worked a three pitch mix with his fastball at 77-80 T83 mph, a slider at 69-72 mph, and a changeup at 70 mph. Valdez was in control and got out to a hot start striking out the side in the first inning. Valdez’ velocity and spin rates will tick up with time, his ability to control the game was a tool that stood out.