@MichaelmcdNY06 20.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Michael
McDonald
Webster Thomas (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 212.5LBS
R/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Elite National Baseball
5' 10" • 212.5LBSR/R • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Elite National Baseball
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
23.3
Rot. Acc (max)
6/28/23
-
Hard Hit %
87
Exit Velocity (max)
2/20/23
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/28/23
323
Distance (max)
6/28/23
60
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
8.28
60-yd
6/28/23
4.46
30-yd
6/28/23
1.85
10-yd
6/28/23
16.1
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
2/20/23
2.15 - 2.28
Pop Time
2/20/23
Positional Tools
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).
2.15 - 2.38
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
178
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6536
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).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
280
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.2631
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.
2023 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
81.3
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
134
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 NYS Games Session 2
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
280
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.2
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.
2023 Northeast Senior Games
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
63.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 NYS Games Session 2
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Smash It Sports Scout Day
Feb 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.46
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.28
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 Preseason ID: West
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
8.51
60-yd
14.4
Run speed (max)
2.06
RSI (max)
2.06
RSI (avg)
1,245
Jump Power (max)
18.8
Jump Height (max)
18.1
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
77.32
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Physical
2023
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.
Physical: 5-10, 185 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 8.31 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with an up and down stride for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a short swing path with a a finish around the back. More groundballs than line drives and flyballs with a peak exit velocity of 81 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while standing up during transfer. Short take back from a high 3/4 arm slot. 2.16-2.28 pop times. C - 72 MPH.
Physical: 5-10, 185 pounds; Sturdy, full build. 8.28 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; upright bat position. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a direct swing path with a two handed finish. More flyballs than line drives and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 86 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a balanced setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while staying low during receiving. Hands are firm while staying low during transfer. Short take back from a high/over the top arm slot. 2.25-2.38 pop times. C - 69 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-10, 185 pounds; Broad shouldered, sturdy build. 8.51 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a heel lift for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing a limited effort from the legs. Showed a flat swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 87 MPH via Trackman. Quiet hands.
Defensively: Starts with a compact setup; utilizing a traditional primary position while being aggressive. Hands are out in front with a delay in transfer. Moderate arm circle from a standard 3/4 arm slot. 2.15-2.28 pop times. C - 73 MPH.