@hlsmith22 
90
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
1B
H.L.
Smith
North Carolina
Fuquay Varina (HS) • NC
6' 6" • 200LBS
L/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Tri State Arsenal 2023
Fuquay Varina (HS) • NC
6' 6" • 200LBS
L/L • 21yr
Travel Team: Tri State Arsenal 2023
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
88.3 - 89.2
Velo Range
2/12/23
2162
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Changeup
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/12/23
1657
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Curveball
75 - 76
Velo Range
2/12/23
2431
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Slider
75 - 75.3
Velo Range
8/03/22
1978
Spin Rate (avg)
8/03/22
Positional Tools
2020
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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).
4.76
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
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).
2162
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.
24.4
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).
75.3
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).
2431
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).
75.9
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).
1657
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).
88.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
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).
1957
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.
22.5
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).
73.8
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).
1894
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).
73.2
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).
1342
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
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).
1978
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).
North Carolina ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.3
Velocity (max)
88.3 - 89.2
Velo Range
88.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,243
Spin Rate (max)
2,162
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
75.8
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 75.7
Velo Range
74.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,551
Spin Rate (max)
2,431
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
77.6
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.9
Velo Range
75.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,828
Spin Rate (max)
1,657
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
88.7
Velocity (max)
85.9 - 88.0
Velo Range
86.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,155
Spin Rate (max)
1,961
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.5
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.9
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,016
Spin Rate (max)
1,894
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
75.3
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 75.3
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,025
Spin Rate (max)
1,978
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.5
Velocity (max)
71.8 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,679
Spin Rate (max)
1,342
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
88.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
34.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
North Carolina ProCase (Invite-Only)
Feb 12, 2023
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 3, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2023 PBR Events: Best Fastball Metrics - Dec 27, 2023
- Scout Blog: Battle at the Boneyard - Apr 17, 2023
- TrackMan Leaders: NC ProCase Pitchers - Feb 23, 2023
- Podcast: Preseason Prep & Expectations - Feb 23, 2023
- Quick Hitters: ProCase 2023 Arms - Feb 22, 2023
- High School Preseason Previews: Big Arms to Know - Feb 21, 2023
- Podcast: NC Talent Invades DXT - Feb 16, 2023
- Statistical Breakdown: North Carolina ProCase - Feb 15, 2023
- North Carolina ProCase: Roster & Schedule Preview - Feb 9, 2023
- TrackMan Leaders - Team Beast Scout Day - Aug 17, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Trackman Leaders - Pitchers - Aug 16, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Quick Hitters - Pitchers - Aug 10, 2022
- Top Prospect Games: Statistical Leaders - Aug 8, 2022
- Top Prospect Games Roster & Schedule - Aug 2, 2022
- State Playoffs Scout Blog - Rd 1 - May 12, 2022
- Fuquay-Varina Gets Walkoff Win in Round 1 - May 11, 2022
- Spring Break Scout Blog: Battle at the Boneyard - Apr 25, 2022
- Player Notes: 2022 & 2023s to Follow - Jul 8, 2020
- Nine to Know: Top Uncommitted LHP - Jun 17, 2020
- Positional Rankings: NC's Top 30 LHP - Jun 5, 2020
- Podcast: Inside the 2023 Rankings, NC Outfielder Rankings - Apr 29, 2020
- Initial Class of 2023 Rankings - Apr 27, 2020
- Nine to Know: Freshmen to Watch - Feb 19, 2020
- NC 2023 Rankings & Follow List - Feb 18, 2020
- Nine to Know: Meet the 2023 Class - Nov 6, 2019
- 2023s To Know - Nov 6, 2019
- The Five: 5 Underclass Arms Who Shined at the Underclass Games - Oct 25, 2019
- 2019 Top Underclass Games - 2022 & 2023 Pitcher Analysis - Sep 12, 2019
- 2019 Top Underclass Games - Statistical Leaders - Aug 15, 2019
- 2019 Top Underclass Games - Quick Hitters - Aug 14, 2019
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Thin and lanky at 6-foot-3, 140 pounds. Frame is still maturing and will handle a lot of strength games in the coming years. Slight coil at balance, working to stay tall with some rhythm. Level, lands on-line and square. Slight fall to the 3B side. Easy effort with a long, loose arm swing to a ¾ slot. Early, heavy arm side run to the arm side on the fastball at 76-83. Breaking ball works with a sweepy 2/7 arc at 64-68. Good arm speed on the breaking ball. Flashed a change-up at 74. Lots to like as the long frame continues to mature.