@collinj_08 23.4
Hand Speed (max)
9/18/22
CLASS OF 2027
SS
2B
Collin
Higginbotham
Gibson Southern (HS) • IN
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls 17u White
5' 7" • 155LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: Indiana Bulls 17u White
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2027 National
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Best Of Stats
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/08/25
21.5
Rot. Acc (max)
9/18/22
10
Hard Hit %
3/08/25
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
3/08/25
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/22/24
320
Distance (max)
3/08/25
80
Sweet Spot %
3/08/25
7.10
60-yd
9/22/24
4.05
30-yd
3/08/25
1.85
10-yd
3/08/25
19.6
Run speed (max)
3/08/25
79
INF Velo
3/08/25
68
OF Velo
9/18/22
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C Velo
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.10
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.4
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.5143
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).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
309
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.3557
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).
79.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.1346
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).
69.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
165
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
102
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.9137
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
237
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
228
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.9
Exit Velocity (max)
71.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
241
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
69.1
Exit Velocity (max)
66.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
102
Distance (avg)
165
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.1
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.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
54.0
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.
Preseason Preview
Mar 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
71.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 22, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.9
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 24, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.3
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.3
Hand Speed (avg)
58.7
Bat Speed (max)
54.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.62
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
2.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.51
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.
Top Tier Athletics Scout Day
Sep 18, 2022
Swift
2.08
10-yd
8.51
60-yd
15.9
Run speed (max)
7.0
Run Speed (avg)
1.74
RSI (max)
1.74
RSI (avg)
537
Jump Power (max)
22.0
Jump Height (max)
22.0
Jump Height (avg)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.18
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.
69.22
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-6, 155-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a wider, balanced setup. Short, simple stride forward with a small load of the hands. Swing works shorter and handsy, slightly uphill path. Super simple gap-to-gap approach.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 81.9 mph. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-72 mph. Short, quick arm from multiple slots.
Defense: Quick feet that work well laterally, hands are soft, exchange is quick, Capable.
ATH: 7.10 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-4, 115-pounds. Lean build
Hit: RHH. Starts in an open setup with a high back elbow. Quick stride with a slight barrel tip to get the lands loaded to a lower launch position. Barrel works uphill with quick hands. Twitchy movements for the class.
Power: 80 max exit velocity, averaged 71.9 mph. 241' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph. Short, clean arm that works from multiple slots.
Defense: Feet are quick and work on-time with the catch. Soft hands w/ feel to funnel. Glove-to-hand is advanced for the age, along with body control. Shows a good base of fundamentals, very strong actions for a '27 MIF.
ATH: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Collin Higginbotham, Gibson Southern, 2027, IN
Position: SS/2B
Body: 5-foot-1, 101-pound lean frame.
Hit: (RHH) Solid. Began in a balanced stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a controlled stride. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 69.1 mph exit velocity, average 66.5 mph. 54.0 mph bat speed average. 22.3 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Soft hands, quick footwork, clean exchange. Solid. (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, quick clean exchange. Solid.
Arm: 65 mph infield velocity. 68 mph outfield velocity. Short arm action, ¾ slot.