@McelwainRiley 
82
Velocity (max)
10/05/22
CLASS OF 2022
LHP
OF
Riley
McElwain
Columbiana (HS) • OH
5' 9" • 172LBS
L/L • 21yr 5mo
Travel Team: Athletix
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80 - 82
Velo Range
10/05/22
1970
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/21
Changeup
73 - 75
Velo Range
10/05/22
2359
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/21
Curveball
69.4 - 72.1
Velo Range
6/01/21
2311
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/21
Slider
72 - 74
Velo Range
10/05/22
2180
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/21
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
2/13/21
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/13/21
242
Distance (max)
2/13/21
57
Sweet Spot %
2/13/21
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/13/21
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/13/21
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
8.29
60-yd
2/17/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
79
OF Velo
2/13/21
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.44
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
9.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.29
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
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.
8.9
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
242
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
157
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.1
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.
Scout Day: Release 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
82.5
Exit Velocity (max)
75.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
242
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
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.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.8
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.
Scout Day: Release 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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).
1816
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.
22.4
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).
70.9
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).
2176
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).
74.1
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).
1325
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).
72.8
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).
2085
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1967
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.
25.0
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).
69.2
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).
2265
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).
70.6
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).
1834
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).
70.6
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).
2180
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).
Scout Day: Tri-C 10.5.22
Oct 5, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.6
Velocity (max)
80.4 - 81.6
Velo Range
78.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,006
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.2
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 71.2
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,208
Spin Rate (max)
2,176
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 73.4
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,101
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.9
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,332
Spin Rate (max)
1,325
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2021 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.7
Velocity (max)
77.8 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,071
Spin Rate (max)
1,970
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 72.1
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,420
Spin Rate (max)
2,311
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 71.4
Velo Range
69.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,328
Spin Rate (max)
2,180
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.9
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 69.9
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,381
Spin Rate (max)
2,359
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Scout Day: Release 2.13.21
Feb 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
78.4 - 79.0
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,983
Spin Rate (max)
1,930
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 68.0
Velo Range
64.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,242
Spin Rate (max)
2,207
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
71.8
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,349
Spin Rate (max)
1,309
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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.
2021 Northern Ohio TPG Trials (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
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)
77.4
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.7
Changeup
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
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: Tri-C - Oct 6, 2022
- 2021 Northern Ohio TPG Trials - Quick Hits - Jun 6, 2021
- Results From 2021 Northern Ohio TPG Trials - Jun 4, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Release - Quick Hits - Mar 2, 2021
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Release - Feb 16, 2021
- Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Quick Hits - Feb 28, 2020
- 2020 Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Advanced Hitting/Pitching Metrics - Feb 19, 2020
- Results from 2020 Central Ohio Preseason Preview - Feb 18, 2020
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Riley McElwain: LHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana, OH. 5-foot-9, 168-pound. On the mound, produced a fastball that came in at 77-79 mph with a max of 80 mph. Overall athletic delivery with signs of more tc come. Fastball showed late life through the zone. Curveball (71-72 mph), 1/7 shape with good depth. Also showed a changeup (69-70 mph) with regular fade. .
Riley McElwain: LHP/OF, (2022) Columbiana, OH. 5-foot-8, 160-pound athletic frame. During batting practice, Mcelwain clocked an exit velocity of 83 mph. Starts in a balanced stance with a small smooth load, then uses a leg kick. Bat speed is raw and has a simple flat swing plane. Capable in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 79 mph; had consistent average footwork, a clean exchange, and sure hands. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Had a quick arm action on his throws. Clocked a time of 8.44 in the 60-yard dash. On the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action. Slow-tempo type pitcher who uses easy effort. Athletic balance point. Sat with his fastball at 78-80 mph; shows running action and arm side command. Shows a 1/7 curveball (63-67) with gradual action. Shows arm side control and fading action on his changeup (71-72).
2/17/20 Pitching
Delivery Notes: Slow tempo delivery with a smooth easy arm motion out of a low ¾ arm action.
Fastball: Presents arm side run displaying more of a two-seam pitch at 76mph. Does a good job at keeping the front half closed.
Curveball: 1/7 break with average depth and bite at 65mph.
Changeup: Inconsistent at times but shows potential with some arm side fade.
2/17/20 Position Player
Hit: Starts out in a balanced setup from the left side. Simple, fluid loading sequence. Hips rotate well on time. Maintains a level bat path through the zone generating natural loft.
Power: Line drive type bat.
Offensive Projection: TBD.
Field: Smooth and under control in the outfield. Above average glove skills for his class.
Throw: Ball comes out of the hand well through a ¾ arm slot.
Defensive Projection: Outfield.