@DerekSmith_25 
21
Hand Speed (max)
3/01/25
CLASS OF 2026
3B
RHP
Derek
Smith
Athens (HS) • MI
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Detroit Prospects Sadowski
5' 11" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: Detroit Prospects Sadowski
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/25
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
2/17/25
70
Hard Hit %
6/23/25
100.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/23/25
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/23/25
350
Distance (max)
3/01/25
63
Sweet Spot %
3/01/25
7.50
60-yd
6/23/25
4.16
30-yd
6/23/25
1.78
10-yd
3/01/25
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/23/25
83
INF Velo
3/01/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
6/23/25
79.9 - 82.1
Velo Range
6/23/25
2047
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
Changeup
74.3 - 76.8
Velo Range
3/01/25
1437
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
Curveball
73.8 - 74.7
Velo Range
3/01/25
2277
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/25
Slider
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
2/25/23
1747
Spin Rate (avg)
2/25/23
Positional Tools
2025
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2025
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.7236
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).
83.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
232
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
135
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.9212
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.
2025 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2026-2027 (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
100.1
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
336
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
167
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Detroit Prospects 2.17.25
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.6
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
87
Distance (avg)
189
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
135
Distance (avg)
232
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.2
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.
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Detroit Prospects 2.17.25
Feb 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
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).
1956
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.
24.3
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).
73.3
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).
2082
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).
74.4
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).
1381
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.4
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).
1888
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).
68.3
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).
1830
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
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).
1747
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).
2025 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2026-2027 (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.3
Velocity (max)
79.9 - 82.1
Velo Range
80.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,956
Spin Rate (max)
1,819
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.0
Velocity (max)
71.6 - 74.0
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,057
Spin Rate (max)
1,856
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 75.0
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,328
Spin Rate (max)
1,216
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2025 Western Michigan Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 1, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.3
Velo Range
77.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,167
Spin Rate (max)
2,042
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
74.7
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 74.7
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,309
Spin Rate (max)
2,273
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.8
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,584
Spin Rate (max)
1,434
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Detroit Prospects 2.17.25
Feb 17, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.7
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 80.6
Velo Range
79.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,117
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 %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.6
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 73.6
Velo Range
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,293
Spin Rate (max)
2,277
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.0
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,510
Spin Rate (max)
1,437
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: USA Prime 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 75.5
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,943
Spin Rate (max)
1,888
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
67.9 - 68.7
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,897
Spin Rate (max)
1,830
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
66.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,776
Spin Rate (max)
1,747
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
2023
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.
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
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Game Performance
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.78
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.5
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Scout Day: Detroit Prospects - Top Statistical Performers - Feb 18, 2025
- 2023 Scout Day: USA Prime - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: USA Prime Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 28, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: USA Prime Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 28, 2023
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Derek Smith: 3B, (2026) Troy Athens, MI. 5-foot-9, 180-pound. (62.2 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall active stance with a small load, then used a closed small leg kick. Bat speed was raw, and had a long swing plane. He barreled up some balls with some loud contact. Raw while in the infield, made throws up to 72 mph; showed raw firm hands, choppy average feet, and a developing exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were raw developing. Solid on the mound, showing good arm speed he had an over-the-top high ¾ arm angle with a short clean arm action. Slow-tempo tilt-and-topple type pitcher and shows some effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands closed with recoil clean finish. (Max spin 1942; Avg 1887).