The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.94 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher and right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.15. sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is advanced, throwing 82 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.94. The feet are quick and he has plenty of arm. The bat has an exit velocity of 91 mph. The setup is wide in base and the bottom half is under control throughout the swing. The load is simple and he creates a simple and short path to the baseball. On the mound, the fastball sat 84-85 mph with arm side run. The breaking ball is 65-66 mph and big in shape. The slider is a good looking pitch, sitting in the mid 70's with a good shape to it. The changeup was 74-76 mph with fade. The delivery was solid in tempo out of a slightly higher than 3/4 slot. The arm is long and clean. The pitches all project to improve as he matures in age.
10/20/24
6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.16 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 80 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.06. The feet and transfer need to continue to develop, as he already has a plus arm. The approach in the infield is solid, the feet remain active and he threw 84 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is wide in base and he showed a toe tap for timing as the ball approached. The path is clean, uphill through contact with the baseball. On the mound, the fastball sat 80-81 mph with arm side action to it. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting 65-66 mph. The changeup was 73-74 mph with minimal fade to it. The delivery is repeated and athletic, showing good direction to the plate. The arm is loose and clean, coming at you out of a 3/4 slot.
2/04/24
Eddie Valley: C/RHP, (2026) Saint John's, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, the hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Laterally, movements were developing athletically and fielded the ball out front. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; had developing hands, a natural transfer, and developing footwork. Clean setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Cutter (72-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1984). His curveball (66-67) has glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1786). Showed slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 2205; Avg 2164).
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6-foot-1, 175-pound right-handed hitting catcher and right-handed hitting catcher. He ran a 7.16 sixty at the event. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 80 mph down to second base with a pop time of 2.06. The feet and transfer need to continue to develop, as he already has a plus arm. The approach in the infield is solid, the feet remain active and he threw 84 mph across the diamond. The bat has an exit velocity of 89 mph. The setup is wide in base and he showed a toe tap for timing as the ball approached. The path is clean, uphill through contact with the baseball. On the mound, the fastball sat 80-81 mph with arm side action to it. The spin pitch is big in shape, sitting 65-66 mph. The changeup was 73-74 mph with minimal fade to it. The delivery is repeated and athletic, showing good direction to the plate. The arm is loose and clean, coming at you out of a 3/4 slot.
Eddie Valley: C/RHP, (2026) Saint John's, MA. 6-foot-1, 175-pound projectable frame. Projectable at the plate, the hitter had an exit velocity of 85 mph. Begins in a wide balanced stance with a controlled load, then uses a small stride. Had developing bat speed, uphill loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Had loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Capable in the infield, displayed a velocity of 82 mph; has developing soft hands, a natural exchange, and developing consistent feet. Laterally, movements were developing athletically and fielded the ball out front. While catching, he recorded a position velocity of 78 mph during throw downs; had developing hands, a natural transfer, and developing footwork. Clean setup. From a high ¾ slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short arm action. Projectable on the mound, used a consistent arm action with a high ¾ arm angle while showing developing arm speed. Feel type pitcher who shows some effort. Showed consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands closed with a falling off finish. Cutter (72-73 mph). Sat with his fastball at 78-79 mph; has running sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 2048; Avg 1984). His curveball (66-67) has glove side command and sweeping action. (Max spin 1835; Avg 1786). Showed slurvey action and glove side control on his slider (69-70). (Max spin 2205; Avg 2164).