@WhyattCates 18.4
Hand Speed (max)
1/20/25
CLASS OF 2028
3B
OF
Whyatt
Cates
Sequoyah (Claremore) (HS) • OK
5' 10" • 184LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Risin-2028 Lees
5' 10" • 184LBSR/R • 16yr 1mo
Travel Team: Risin-2028 Lees
Rankings
2028 National
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2028 State
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Best Of Stats
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
1/20/25
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
1/20/25
13
Hard Hit %
5/24/25
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
5/24/25
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
5/24/25
274
Distance (max)
5/24/25
75
Sweet Spot %
1/20/25
7.57
60-yd
5/24/25
4.17
30-yd
5/24/25
1.77
10-yd
5/24/25
18.0
Run speed (max)
5/24/25
69
INF Velo
5/24/25
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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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).
4.3
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
53.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.3408
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).
80.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
140
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
80
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.481
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.
Risin Scout Day
May 24, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Tulsa Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.3
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
192
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Oklahoma Rising Stars Games
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
80.5
Exit Velocity (max)
67.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
80
Distance (avg)
140
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Tulsa Preseason ID
Jan 20, 2025
Blast - Hitting
18.4
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.2
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.30
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.93
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.57
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSI
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
68.81
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-10, 184-pounds. Long lean frame with room for added strength
Hit: RHH. Tall telaxed setup with front foot open, and some rhythmic movement in hands. Uses a short leg lift trigger working back to even. Short flat path through the zone. 64.4 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 69.4 mph. 192' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-65 mph.
Defense: Deliberate actions defensively.
ATH: 4.30 in the30 yard split.
Vizual Edge: 68.81 Edge Score