86.1
Velocity (max)
8/15/21
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Will
Baker
Columbus North (HS) • IN
5' 11" • 165LBS
S/L • 22yr 2mo
Travel Team: Demand Command
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85 - 86
Velo Range
8/15/21
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/21
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
8/15/21
1769
Spin Rate (avg)
2/21/21
Curveball
70 - 73
Velo Range
7/01/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
71 - 75
Velo Range
8/15/21
2294
Spin Rate (avg)
8/15/21
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/15/21
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/21/21
294
Distance (max)
2/21/21
59
Sweet Spot %
2/21/21
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/21/21
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/21/21
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/21/21
13
Hard Hit %
8/15/21
7.20
60-yd
8/15/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
8/15/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.5
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
294
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4
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.
Indy Open - Session II
Aug 15, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
284
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Demand Command Scout Day
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
174
Distance (avg)
294
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.0
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.
Indy Open - Session II
Aug 15, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.5
Bat Speed (max)
64.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Demand Command Scout Day
Feb 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
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).
2094
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.
25.0
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
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).
1764
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).
71.2
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).
2190
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).
Indy Open - Session II
Aug 15, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.1
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 85.8
Velo Range
85.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,292
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
75.8
Velocity (max)
71.4 - 75.0
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,389
Spin Rate (max)
2,294
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.9
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.9
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,924
Spin Rate (max)
1,755
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Demand Command Scout Day
Feb 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 82.2
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,094
Spin Rate (max)
1,968
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.1 - 69.8
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,126
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.6
Velocity (max)
70.2 - 71.6
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,866
Spin Rate (max)
1,769
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
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).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.3
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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Will Baker, Columbus North, 2022, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (Switch) Started in a tall wide stance with a slow load, then used a short stride. Quick bat speed. Short swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity, average 71.05 mph. 64.03 mph bat speed average. 19.31 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Sure hands, athletic footwork, quick clean exchange. Athletic.
Arm: 89 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.20 (60-yard).
Pitching: Athletic. Some effort. Over-the-top arm angle, good arm speed, consistent arm action. Uphill shoulders, a clean finish.
FB: T86. 85-86 mph. (Max spin 2291; Avg 2177). Consistent accuracy, heavy movement.
CH: 74-76 mph. Arm side some control, some running action.
SL: 71-75 mph. Some tight action, 2/8 shape. (Max spin 2388; Avg 2293).
Will Baker, Columbus North, 2022, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 145-pound lean frame.
Hit: (Switch) Starts in a tall stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a short stride. Quick bat speed. Level finish, simple swing. Line drive approach.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity, average 78.85 mph. 66.98 mph bat speed average. 20.39 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, consistent footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic.
Arm: 87 mph outfield velocity. Quick arm action, an-over-the-top slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.48 (60-yard).
Pitching: Smooth. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. Over-the-top arm angle, consistent arm speed, compact arm action. Consistent balance point, even shoulders, lands open, an athletic finish.
FB: T83. 80-82 mph. (Max spin 2093; Avg 1968). Very consistent accuracy, running action.
CH: 70-72 mph.
SL: 68-70 mph. Late action.