The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.17
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
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.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.98
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.25
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.
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.
Frame: 6-foot-3, 185 pound frame. Long-levered, athletic frame still has plenty of room for projection - should end up physical.
Toolset/Profile: The tools are really solid across the board with bullish future projections based upon the frame. The bat strength is advanced with mid-90s exits and present above average bat speed. There is a high chance that he ends up hitting for power as strength is added to the athletic frame. He will end up with above average to better foot speed, presently running a 7.00, which was a top 10 time of the day. Whaley was 86 across the diamond and likely ends up with a borderline-plus arm tool when its all said and done. The glove is an above average tool as well. He has a chance to stick at short given the athleticism and arm talent, but also fits as an offensive-oriented 2B/3B mold, and there is also a chance he could end up going out to CF if the run tool really comes along - the bat will play as a middle-of-the-order type.
Actions:
Offensive - Sets up in a wider, grounded base. Subtle sink into the hips as he makes a smaller hand load and short stride. Minimal forward move in the operation allows for balance and repeatability. Barrel turns on-plane and gets to extension. Showed the ability to use the whole field, has back-side feel, flashed pull-side gap power.
Defense - Athletic actions. Hands are best defensive attribute - quiet glove actions with abv avg glove-to-hand. He shows above average lateral quickness. Gets into his arm strength well with an above average exchange.
Summation: Whaley showed off big jumps within the toolset while in the middle of basketball season and maintained his status as one of the top prospects in the class. He has big upside in the right-handed batters' box with a run-producers' look and big bat speed/strength to pair. The athleticism and frame that the 6-foot-3, three-sport athlete brings are easy to bet on. He has multiple tools that could end up as a plus, along with present skill in all areas that really stood out at this event.
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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.