71.2
Velocity (max)
7/05/23
CLASS OF 2025
LHP
OF
Donovan
Hawk
St. Francis DeSales (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Columbus Cobras 17u
5' 9" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 7mo
Travel Team: Columbus Cobras 17u
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
68.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
7/05/23
2025
Spin Rate (avg)
7/05/23
Changeup
57.9 - 60.1
Velo Range
7/05/23
1109
Spin Rate (avg)
6/15/22
Curveball
58.3 - 60.3
Velo Range
7/05/23
1938
Spin Rate (avg)
7/05/23
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/05/23
70
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/05/23
237
Distance (max)
7/05/23
38
Sweet Spot %
7/05/23
8.02
60-yd
7/05/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
71
OF Velo
7/05/23
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.02
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
9.9
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
237
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4
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 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.6
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.7
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).
2025
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.
29.0
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).
59.3
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).
1938
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).
59.0
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).
690
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).
64.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
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).
1865
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.
29.2
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).
56.1
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).
1672
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).
56.5
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).
1109
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).
2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase
Jul 5, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
71.2
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,139
Spin Rate (max)
2,025
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
60.8
Velocity (max)
58.3 - 60.3
Velo Range
56.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,042
Spin Rate (max)
1,938
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
60.6
Velocity (max)
57.9 - 60.1
Velo Range
56.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
690
Spin Rate (max)
690
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Worthington Wood Bat Tournament Showcase
Jun 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
64.7
Velocity (max)
63.5 - 64.5
Velo Range
62.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,970
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
56.2
Velocity (max)
55.9 - 56.2
Velo Range
53.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,672
Spin Rate (max)
1,672
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
57.6
Velocity (max)
55.3 - 57.6
Velo Range
53.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,636
Spin Rate (max)
1,109
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
55.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jul 10, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jul 10, 2023
- 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 7, 2023
- Results From 2023 Central Ohio Prospect Showcase - Jul 6, 2023
- Results From 2022 Worthington Wood Bat Showcase - Jun 17, 2022
- 2022 Worthington Wood Bat Showcase - Quick Hits - Jun 17, 2022
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Donovan Hawk: LHP/OF, (2025) St. Francis DeSales, OH. 5-foot-9, 166-pound. Started in a balanced quiet stance with a controlled load, then used a small leg kick. Bat speed is quick, shows a loose level swing plane and balanced finish. Solid in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 71 mph; had consistent footwork, a natural exchange, and sure hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 8.02 at the event. On the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher and shows some effort. Showed slight running action. (Max spin 2139; Avg 2025). Threw a 1/7 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2041; Avg 1937).
: LHP/OF, (2025) St. Francis DeSales, OH. 5-foot-7, 135-pound athletic build. On the mound, showing consistent developing arm speed he had a ¾ arm angle with a consistent arm action. Slow-tempo drop-and-drive type pitcher and uses some effort. Athletic balance point. Displayed a falling off finish Produced a fastball that came in at 63-65 mph; showed running action and arm side control. (Max spin 1969; Avg 1864). Shows a 1/7 curveball (55-56) with gradual action. (Max spin 1672; Avg 1672). Has fading action and arm side control on his changeup (55-57).