@Rico05569187 20.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/23/25
CLASS OF 2026
3B
C
Rafael
Valdovinos
Southgate Anderson (HS) • MI
5' 10" • 179LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Motor City Hitdogs national 16u-Leonard
5' 10" • 179LBS
L/R • 17yr
Travel Team: Motor City Hitdogs national 16u-Leonard
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
6/23/25
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/20/23
33
Hard Hit %
2/08/25
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/08/25
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/08/25
326
Distance (max)
6/23/25
78
Sweet Spot %
6/20/23
7.42
60-yd
6/23/25
4.09
30-yd
6/23/25
1.75
10-yd
6/23/25
18.4
Run speed (max)
6/23/25
82
INF Velo
6/23/25
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/08/25
1.99 - 2.05
Pop Time
6/23/25
Fastball
80
Velocity (max)
9/13/25
77 - 80
Velo Range
9/13/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
70 - 71
Velo Range
9/13/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
66 - 68
Velo Range
9/13/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2025
2023
2022
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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)
7.50
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
10.9
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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).
91.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
326
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.8001
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).
81.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.3869
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
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
260
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - 1 (Invite Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
79.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
223
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
83.4
Exit Velocity (max)
74.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Class of 2026-2027 (Invite Only)
Jun 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - 1 (Invite Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
69.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
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
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
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.
2025 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - 1 (Invite Only)
Feb 8, 2025
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.21
30-yd
7.72
60-yd
17.5
Run speed (max)
0.85
RSI (max)
21.9
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Eastern Michigan Preseason All-State - 1 - Top Statistical Performers - Feb 9, 2025
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jun 25, 2023
- Results From 2023 Michigan Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2023
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Physical
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
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.
Rafael Valdovinos: 1B/C, (2026) Western International, MI. 5-foot-8, 179-pound. (66.7 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in an open balanced stance with a smooth handsy load, then uses a small leg kick controlled. Produced a lot of loud contact and found multiple barrels. While catching, he produced a position velocity of 74 mph during throw downs; had a clean natural transfer, consistent aggressive footwork, and consistent hands. produced pop times of 2.05-2.07. Above average flexibility and staggered setup. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.5. (Max spin ; Avg ).