@almondmekyel 23.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/03/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
SS
Mekyel
Almond
McCutcheon (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: McCutcheon
5' 9" • 175LBS
R/R • 18yr 2mo
Travel Team: McCutcheon
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/03/24
14.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/05/23
11
Hard Hit %
3/01/25
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/03/24
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/01/25
337
Distance (max)
3/03/24
50
Sweet Spot %
6/05/23
7.05
60-yd
3/01/25
3.97
30-yd
3/01/25
1.80
10-yd
6/05/23
20.5
Run speed (max)
3/01/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
85
C Velo
3/01/25
1.85 - 1.95
Pop Time
3/03/24
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
7/11/24
80 - 84
Velo Range
7/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
7/11/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.85 - 1.95
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
13.1
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.02
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.7
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).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.0108
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).
94.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
337
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
188
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.8616
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).
77.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
307
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5989
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 All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.7
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
170
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
188
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
307
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.6
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.
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.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.1
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
77.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
77.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Nitro Scout Day
Jun 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
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)
82.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.97
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.05
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.
62.25
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Mekyel Almond, McCutcheon (IN), 2026
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Athletic w/ some strength in the lower boddy.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, open setup. Slight wrapping of the hands during load. Leg kick stride. Level bat path with quick hands. Present bat speed.
Arm: RH. C-81 mph. Shorter arm action from a 3/4 slot - arm is best tool.
Defense: 1.93-2.02 pop times. Athletic footwork, soft hands, natural exchange. Wider setup with some flexibility.
ATH: 7.30 runner in the 60. 1.79 in the 10 yard split.