@micahbuikema29 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
CLASS OF 2025
C
3B
Micah
Buikema
Chicago Christian (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 197LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: OutKasts
5' 11" • 197LBSR/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: OutKasts
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Best Of Stats
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
13.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
-
Hard Hit %
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
298
Distance (max)
2/19/24
78
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
8.15
60-yd
2/19/24
-
30-yd
1.88
10-yd
2/19/24
16.3
Run speed (max)
2/19/24
75
INF Velo
2/19/24
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
2/19/24
2.18 - 2.30
Pop Time
2/19/24
Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
2/20/23
72 - 74
Velo Range
2/20/23
1833
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
66.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
2/20/23
1534
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
2/20/23
1950
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Slider
61.7 - 64
Velo Range
2/20/23
1997
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.30
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
10.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.21
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.40 - 2.65
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
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.
10.3
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Position
8.15
60-yard
2.18 - 2.30
Pop Time
75
INF Velo
69
C Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.9
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).
84.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
282
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
83.9
Exit Velocity (max)
74.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
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.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.5
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
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).
1833
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.
25.2
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).
61.8
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).
1950
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).
67.5
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).
1534
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).
62.9
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).
1997
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).
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.1
Velocity (max)
71.9 - 73.7
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,833
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
62.5
Velocity (max)
61.1 - 62.5
Velo Range
59.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,987
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
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
64.0
Velocity (max)
61.7 - 64.0
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,012
Spin Rate (max)
1,997
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.5
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,601
Spin Rate (max)
1,534
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.15
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.47
30-yd
8.21
60-yd
16.4
Run speed (max)
1.53
RSI (max)
1.53
RSI (avg)
1,198
Jump Power (max)
20.9
Jump Height (max)
20.5
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
79.47
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Physical
2024
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: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 197-pounds. Strong, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Wide setup, open front foot, toe-taps and works back to even with a medium stride, looks to stay short to the ball. Level, direct bat path, line drive approach to the pull-side mostly. 67.2 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 84 max exit velocity, averaged 74.3 mph. 298’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 75 mph. INF: Short, quick arm action, low 3/4 release. C: Short, whippy arm action, low 3/4 arm slot.
Defense: 2.18-2.30 pop times. INF: Glove plays out front, smooth transfer, moves laterally with athleticism. C: One-knee setup, comfortable framing actions. Steady transfers, works in-line towards target.
Run: 8.15 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 170-pounds. Wiry, well-proportioned build.
Hit: RHH. Narrow, upright setup, short stride. Quiet swing, level path at times and looks to control the barrel.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 282’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 68 mph. Short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.40-2.65 pop times. Wide, tall setup, early out of the crouch, receives out in front.
Run: 8.21 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Methodical windup into aggressive leg lift, strides closed.
Arm Action: RH. Two arm slots. Loose, long arm action.
FB: T74, 72-74 mph. Cutting action from both slots. T1881, 1833 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Thrown from an over-the-top slot, 11/5 depth with feel for the zone. T1987, 1950 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Slight horizontal action. T2012, 1997 average rpm.
CH: 67-68 mph. Thrown from a lower slot. Flashed fade, developing feel. T1601, 1534 average rpm.