@Owen_Van2025 
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
3B
Owen
Vander Velde
Evanston (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 163LBSR/R • 19yr 2mo
Travel Team: Top Tier North 2025
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/12/23
64
Hard Hit %
2/24/24
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/24/24
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/24/24
361
Distance (max)
8/06/24
64
Sweet Spot %
2/24/24
6.92
60-yd
6/06/23
3.87
30-yd
8/06/24
1.64
10-yd
8/06/24
19.0
Run speed (max)
8/06/24
78
INF Velo
6/06/23
87
OF Velo
2/24/24
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
6/06/23
73 - 77
Velo Range
6/17/22
1890
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
Curveball
66 - 69
Velo Range
6/06/23
1831
Spin Rate (avg)
6/06/23
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)
6.98
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.92
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
13.6
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).
97.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
361
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
233
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.9132
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).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.5026
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
260
Distance (avg)
361
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
156
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.2
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
72.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 24, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
71.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.7
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
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).
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1890
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.
24.8
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).
67.5
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).
1831
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).
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.5
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 77.0
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,996
Spin Rate (max)
1,890
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
69.9
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 68.7
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,919
Spin Rate (max)
1,831
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.87
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.10
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.67
10-yd
3.95
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
2.84
RSI (max)
2.84
RSI (avg)
1,317
Jump Power (max)
25.2
Jump Height (max)
25.0
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
66.11
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.
71.13
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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.
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Positional Profile: OF/3B
Body: 6-0, 163-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open crouched setup, quiet hands load, short stride works back to even, linear lower-half. Flat path, short path to the baseball, extension past contact, strong hands. 72.7 mph bat speed with 6 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 85 mph. 361’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 81 mph. 3/4 slot, short arc, compact arm action, accurate.
Defense: One-hand gather off to side, brings glove to hand, minimal shuffle into throw.
Run: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/1B
Body: 6-1, 160-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted, projectable, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, upright setup, leg-kick trigger. Easy, balanced swing, direct path, uphill through the zone and elevated contact to the pull-side.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 349’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. Short arm action into a 3/4 window. Throws played accurately across the infield.
Defense: Dependable glove, uses a two-hand gather out front, secures into the body, clean exchange.
Run: 7.23 runner in the 60.