@JosiahHicks16 81.3
Velocity (max)
3/06/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
3B
Josiah
Hicks
Romeo (HS) • MI
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Michigan Brewers
6' 3" • 200LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Michigan Brewers
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
3/06/21
2087
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Changeup
70 - 72
Velo Range
3/06/21
1503
Spin Rate (avg)
3/06/21
Curveball
67.8 - 72
Velo Range
3/06/21
2038
Spin Rate (avg)
7/01/20
Slider
70 - 71
Velo Range
8/11/20
2123
Spin Rate (avg)
8/11/20
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/06/21
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/11/20
318
Distance (max)
8/11/20
100
Sweet Spot %
7/01/20
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
3/06/21
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
3/06/21
17
Rot. Acc (max)
3/06/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.16
60-yd
8/11/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
81
INF Velo
8/11/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2021
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)
7.18
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.1
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
122
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.5
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).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
209
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.9
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.
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Western Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jul 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
81.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
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).
1952
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).
69.9
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).
1913
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).
70.0
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).
1503
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).
80.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
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).
2060
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.
26.4
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).
65.2
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).
2005
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).
70.3
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).
2123
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).
2021 Michigan ProCase - SOLD OUT
Mar 6, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 80.9
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,092
Spin Rate (max)
1,952
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
72.4
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 72.0
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,137
Spin Rate (max)
1,913
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.0
Velocity (max)
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,503
Spin Rate (max)
1,503
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.9
Velocity (max)
77.9 - 80.1
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,173
Spin Rate (max)
2,055
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.6
Velocity (max)
64.2 - 66.3
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,244
Spin Rate (max)
2,001
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.2
Velocity (max)
69.8 - 70.7
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,253
Spin Rate (max)
2,123
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
76.7
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 76.7
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,113
Spin Rate (max)
2,087
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Curveball
65.4
Velocity (max)
2,038
Spin Rate (max)
2,038
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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.
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.
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.
2020 Northern Michigan Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Aug 11, 2020
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.3
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2021 Michigan ProCase - Mar 8, 2021
- 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
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Player Spotlight
Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. Fluid at the plate, Hicks had a max exit velocity of 88 mph. Starts in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Had a short flat swing plane, above average bat speed and high finish. Through the round he found multiple barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. In the infield, recorded a position velocity of 78 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.18. Fluid on the mound, had a ¾ arm angle and a long arm action with above average arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher and uses decent effort. Showed tall balance point and uphill shoulders. a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 79-81 mph; has tilt and consistent command with tight movement. Had gradual action and sporadic command on his 12/6 curveball (67-70). Threw his flat changeup (70-72) with fading action and consistent control. Threw a tight slider that showed cutting action and glove side control.
Scout Evaluation
Josiah Hicks, Romeo, 2022, MI
Position: RHP/3B
Body: 6-foot, 170-pound .
Hit: (RHH) Begins in an open stance with a high small load, then uses a small leg kick. Above average bat speed. High finish, short flat swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity, average 75.31 mph. 61.03 mph bat speed average. 19.69 mph hand speed average.
Arm: 78 mph infield velocity.
Speed: 7.18 (60-yard).
Pitching: Fluid. Tall-and-fall delivery, decent effort. ¾ arm angle, above average arm speed, long arm action. Tall balance point, uphill shoulders, a falling off finish.
FB: T81. 79-81 mph. (Max spin 2091; Avg 1951). Consistent accuracy, tilt, tight movement.
CB: 67-70 mph. Sporadic control, gradual action, 12/6 shape.
CH: 70-72 mph. Consistent control, fading action, flat movement.
SL: Glove side control, cutting action, tight movement.
Josiah Hicks: RHP/3B, (2022) Romeo, MI. 6-foot, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 81 mph. Recorded a time of 7.16 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, threw his fastball 78-81 mph with a max of 81 mph. Curveball (64-66 mph), slider (70-71 mph).
Pitching: On the mound has easy arm action throwing from the 3/4 arm slot while working the lower half of the zone. A strike thrower that fills up the zone showing a three pitch mix utilizing his fastball, curve and slider arsenal. Changes planes well on his curve 11/5 shape, side spin on the slider.
Pitching: On the mound works at a moderate pace using a small amount of leg drive while working the lower half of the strike zone. Showed a two pitch mix. Pitching to contact. Ground ball pitcher that gets ahead in the count.