@ryanhiggy14 72.1
Velocity (max)
1/19/25
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
1B
Ryan
Higginbotham
Riverside Jr/Sr (HS) • OH
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: OSF 15U
5' 10" • 185LBS
L/L • 17yr 9mo
Travel Team: OSF 15U
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
70.5 - 72
Velo Range
1/19/25
1481
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Changeup
60.5 - 62.4
Velo Range
1/20/24
1256
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Curveball
56.7 - 58.2
Velo Range
1/19/25
1643
Spin Rate (avg)
1/20/24
Slider
59 - 61
Velo Range
1/19/25
1670
Spin Rate (avg)
1/19/25
Positional Tools
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Pitching
2025
2024
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
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).
1185
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.
16.6
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).
57.3
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).
1577
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).
60.9
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).
1074
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).
59.9
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).
1670
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).
69.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.6
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).
1481
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.
21.6
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).
56.0
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).
1643
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).
61.4
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).
1256
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).
58.5
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).
1649
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: OSF Baseball 1.19.25
Jan 19, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
72.1
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 72.0
Velo Range
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,271
Spin Rate (max)
1,185
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
58.6
Velocity (max)
56.7 - 58.2
Velo Range
54.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,676
Spin Rate (max)
1,577
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
60.7
Velocity (max)
59.3 - 60.6
Velo Range
57.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,697
Spin Rate (max)
1,670
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
61.1
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 61.1
Velo Range
59.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,122
Spin Rate (max)
1,074
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: OSF Baseball 1.20.24
Jan 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
69.7
Velocity (max)
67.8 - 69.3
Velo Range
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,555
Spin Rate (max)
1,481
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
57.5
Velocity (max)
54.7 - 57.4
Velo Range
52.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,653
Spin Rate (max)
1,643
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
60.7
Velocity (max)
56.2 - 60.7
Velo Range
55.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,697
Spin Rate (max)
1,649
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.6
Velocity (max)
60.5 - 62.4
Velo Range
58.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,651
Spin Rate (max)
1,256
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
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
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Scout Day: OSF Baseball - Top Statistical Performers - Jan 21, 2025
- 2024 Scout Day: OSF Baseball Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2024
- 2024 Scout Day: OSF Baseball Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Jan 22, 2024
- Results From 2024 Scout Day: OSF Baseball - Jan 22, 2024
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds. Stout, sturdy frame
Delivery: Compact delivery
Arm Action: LH. Shorter arm swing.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Unraveled out of a 3/4 slot, played straight w/ solid command T1271, 1185 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Softer breaking ball into RHH. T1676, 1577 average rpm.
SL: 59-61 mph. showed gradual horz break T1697, 1670 average rpm.
CH: 61-61 mph. slowed arm, showed depth at times T1122, 1074 average rpm.
Ryan Higginbotham: LHP/1B, (2026) Riverside Jr/Sr High School, OH. 5-foot-10, 185-pound solid sturdy build. Showed a ¾ slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, had a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle with consistent developing arm speed. Slow-tempo type pitcher and uses easy effort. He has even shoulders and a tall balance point. Lands square with balanced finish. (Max spin 1555; Avg 1481).