@ploftus_22 70
Velocity (max)
10/10/21
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
Patrick
Loftus
Loyola Academy (HS) • IL
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/L • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Homestead Ranchers
6' 4" • 190LBS
R/L • 20yr 8mo
Travel Team: Homestead Ranchers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
68 - 70
Velo Range
10/10/21
1553
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/21
Changeup
63 - 65
Velo Range
10/10/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
55 - 56
Velo Range
10/10/21
1414
Spin Rate (avg)
10/10/21
Positional Tools
Hitting
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Pitching
2021
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
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).
1553
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.
22.5
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).
55.3
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).
1414
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).
63.9
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).
1160
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).
Class of 2023 Showcase
Oct 10, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.6
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,595
Spin Rate (max)
1,553
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
55.9
Velocity (max)
54.9 - 55.8
Velo Range
53.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,457
Spin Rate (max)
1,414
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
65.1
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 64.7
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,205
Spin Rate (max)
1,160
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-4, 190-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, quick balance point, lands open with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: L. Long, wing arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T70.0, 68.43-69.57 mph. Four seam type. T1595, 1553 average rpm.
CB: 54.85-55.76 mph. 1/7 shape, gradual action. T1456, 1414 average rpm.
CH: 63.15-64.71 mph. Arm-side run, flashes sink at times. T1204, 1160 average rpm.