@CWhitaker2023 
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
11/21/20
CLASS OF 2023
OF
SS
Clay
Whitaker
Surry Central (HS) • NC
5' 8" • 155LBS
R/R • 21yr 2mo
Travel Team: USA Prime
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/14/21
21.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/14/21
-
Hard Hit %
90
Exit Velocity (max)
6/29/22
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/29/22
326
Distance (max)
6/29/22
50
Sweet Spot %
11/21/20
7.05
60-yd
6/29/22
3.89
30-yd
6/29/22
1.68
10-yd
6/29/22
19.4
Run speed (max)
6/29/22
78
INF Velo
6/29/22
81
OF Velo
6/29/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
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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).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
4.03
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.42
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.5
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
181
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.7
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).
87.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
101
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
3.0
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).
85.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
286
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
158
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.0
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.
PBR Scout Day: USA Prime
Jun 29, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
326
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Winter Kickoff ID - 2021
Feb 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
87.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
101
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Triad Prospect ID with Advanced Analytics
Nov 21, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
168
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Carolina Rockies Scout Day
Jun 11, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
68.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
286
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
24.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
Winter Kickoff ID - 2021
Feb 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
24.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Triad Prospect ID with Advanced Analytics
Nov 21, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.4
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
69.1
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Carolina Rockies Scout Day
Jun 11, 2020
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.5
Bat Speed (max)
57.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Scout Day Insider: Top Runners - Sep 13, 2022
- The Five: Winter Kickoff ID: Underclass Standouts - Apr 30, 2021
- Player Evals: Winter Kickoff ID-2023-2025 Position Players - Apr 14, 2021
- Player Evals: Triad Prospect ID Outfielders - Feb 22, 2021
- Winter Kickoff ID: Blast Leaderboard - Feb 19, 2021
- Winter Kickoff ID: Statistical Leaders - Feb 16, 2021
- Triad Prospect ID - TrackMan & Blast Offensive Leaders - Dec 2, 2020
- Statistical Analysis: Triad Prospect ID with Advanced Analytics - Nov 24, 2020
- Carolina Rockies Scout Day: Outfielder Evals - Jul 10, 2020
- Statistical Leaders: Carolina Rockies PBR Scout Day - Jun 15, 2020
- Carolina Rockies Scout Day: Schedule and Roster - Jun 10, 2020
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Positional Profile: OF/2B.
Body: 5/8, 145 pounds. Athletic build.
Defense: OF-Aggressive through the ball, catches the ball in front of his left foot, average hands, clean exchanges. IF-Active feet, catches the ball near center, average hands.
Arm: R. INF - 73 mph. OF - 76 mph. OF-Medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy. IF-Accurate, short arm action, 3/4 slot.
Hit: R. Open base, barrel flat over back shoulder. Small leg kick, sits into legs, short stride, hands load back. Quick hands, stays through the ball, slightly uphill barrel path, lined balls gap to gap.
Power: 83 mph exit velocity from the tee. Above average bat speed.
Run:7.42 runner in the 60.
Body: 5/8, 140 pounds. Young frame, room for growth ahead.
Defense: OF-Plays through the ball, relaxed hands, catches ball off left foot, clean exchanges. IF-Works to the ball, feet stop at catch, average hands, clean transfers.
Arm: R. INF - 64 mph. OF - 71 mph. OF-Medium arm stroke, high 3/4 slot, some accuracy. IF-Short arm action, 3/4 slot, some accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Narrow base, slightly open, hands near back shoulder. Short stride, small hand load. Gap to gap approach, some lift to the barrel path, some barrel feel.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity from the tee. Average bat speed.
Run: 7.71 runner in the 60.