78
Velocity (max)
7/01/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
2B
Christian
Smolen
Siena Heights
Whitehall (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 22yr 8mo
Travel Team: West Michigan Riptide
Whitehall (HS) • MI
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 22yr 8mo
Travel Team: West Michigan Riptide
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
74.2 - 77.2
Velo Range
8/11/20
1942
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Changeup
62.2 - 71.3
Velo Range
8/11/20
1963
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
7/01/20
2113
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
75
Exit Velocity (max)
2/16/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.52
60-yd
1/20/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
1/20/20
73
OF Velo
7/01/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.68
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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.
9.9
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
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).
1918
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.
25.4
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.6
Curveball
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).
2077
Curveball
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).
67.6
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).
1963
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).
2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 77.2
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.7
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,180
Spin Rate (max)
2,113
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.3
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 71.3
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
1,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 1, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 76.8
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,135
Spin Rate (max)
1,942
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.3
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 71.6
Velo Range
66.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,164
Spin Rate (max)
2,047
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2020
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.7
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.3
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Aug 14, 2020
- Results From 2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games - Aug 12, 2020
- 2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Advanced Metrics w/Trackman and Blast Tech - Jul 6, 2020
- 2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jul 6, 2020
- Results From 2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games - Jul 4, 2020
- 2020 Michigan Preseason Preview - Complete Evaluations - Feb 3, 2020
- Results from 2020 Michigan Preseason Preview - Jan 21, 2020
- 2019 Michigan Future Games Trials - Complete Evaluations - Jul 15, 2019
- 2019 Michigan Future Games Trials - Top Performers - Jun 24, 2019
- Results from 2019 Michigan Future Games Trials - Jun 21, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: Riptide/Rivals/Stix - Complete Evaluations - Mar 25, 2019
- 2019 Scout Day: Riptide/Rivals/Stix - Top Performers - Feb 19, 2019
- Results from 2019 Scout Day: Riptide/Rivals/Stix - Feb 18, 2019
- Results from Michigan's 2018 Michigan Prospect Games - Aug 3, 2018
- Results from Michigan's 2018 Western Michigan Showcase - Jul 29, 2018
- Michigan Insider: 2017 Western Michigan College Prospect/Freshman Free Showcase - Top Performers - Jul 31, 2017
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Pitching: On the mound sets up with narrow feet taking a step left moving towards his balance point swiftly throwing with a short arm action down from a 3/4 arm angle. Fastball was in the zone while showing the ability to hit different spots in the zone. Change of pace on the curve with an 11/5 shape.
Christian Smolen: RHP/2B, (2021) Whitehall, MI. 5-foot-11, 165-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 75-77 mph and topped out at 77 mph. Curveball (68-71 mph), changeup (70-71 mph).
Pitching: On the mound sets up on the first base side of the rubber working to a letter high balance point. Pitches to contact producing not a lot of hard contact. Showed a feel for his three pitch mix. 12/6 break on his curve thrown in the zone. Pounded the zone with both his FB and CHG.
Pitching: On the mound sets up on the 3B side, raises his hands and throws from a high 3/4 arm angle. Drives well off the rubber getting his lower half involved. Good feel for his breaking ball 62-64 mph. Fastball showed command on both sides of the plate sitting 73-75mph. Change up had a late drop down in the zone 66-67 mph.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with a small crouch while moving the bat over his back shoulder. Shows a small front leg lift during the low whipping his bat through the zone. Contact approach at the plate.
Fielding: In the infield shows choppy feet as he works towards the ball, keeps the glove close towards his body building the bar out front. Some effort into his throw from a 3/4 arm angle.
Hitting: Crouched stance at the plate while setting up closed stance. Made hard contact, top of the order hitter. Sprays the ball.
Pitching: On the mound has a narrow set up, stepping left moving to his balance point throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle. Fastball sat 69-72 mph while mixing in a 12/6 breaking 63 mph .
Mechanics: Moves to his balance point raising his hands and throwing from a high 3/4 arm angle.
Fastball : Pounded the zone sitting 69-72 mph with good movement. Natural movement that at times drops and others cuts.
Curve: 12/6 break on the curve with a gradual drop 64-66 mph.
Change up: Downer change up 62-63 mph.
Swing: Balanced crouched set up at the plate with elevated hands. Has a small leg lift and two hand aggressive cut. Makes contact at the plate mixing in a lot of liners. 75 mph exit velocity.
Fielding: Shows choppy feet in the field moving towards the ball. Works low as he approaches, fielding into his body taking a couple steps and throwing 73 mph across the infield.