@palmerboyd13 
82.5
Velocity (max)
2/26/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
SS
Palmer
Boyd
Northern State
Harrisburg (SD) (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Harrisburg Legion
Harrisburg (SD) (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 160LBS
R/R • 20yr 4mo
Travel Team: Harrisburg Legion
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
80.6 - 82.1
Velo Range
2/26/22
2204
Spin Rate (avg)
6/28/22
Changeup
76.1 - 77.5
Velo Range
2/26/22
1923
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
Curveball
69.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
2/26/22
2130
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/22
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/28/22
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
316
Distance (max)
6/28/22
86
Sweet Spot %
2/26/22
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/28/22
10.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/22
-
Hard Hit %
7.32
60-yd
2/26/22
4.19
30-yd
6/28/22
1.87
10-yd
6/28/22
18.7
Run speed (max)
6/28/22
80
INF Velo
2/26/22
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
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)
7.32
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.52
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.1
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.9
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
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.
65.7
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 28, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
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).
2134
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.
26.2
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).
68.9
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).
2110
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).
76.8
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).
1923
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).
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 28, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.2
Velocity (max)
80.8 - 82.0
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,290
Spin Rate (max)
2,204
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.9
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.5
Velo Range
64.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,169
Spin Rate (max)
2,090
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
80.6 - 82.1
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,161
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.4
Velocity (max)
69.4 - 71.1
Velo Range
67.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,195
Spin Rate (max)
2,130
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.5
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 77.5
Velo Range
74.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,030
Spin Rate (max)
1,923
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
2020
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)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.0
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
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.87
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.46
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 28, 2022
Swift
1.87
10-yd
4.19
30-yd
7.46
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
8.0
Run Speed (avg)
2.40
RSI (max)
1.89
RSI (avg)
1,328
Jump Power (max)
27.1
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
70.12
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 28, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- PBR Preseason ID-South Dakota Scouting Reports - Mar 28, 2022
- PBR Preseason ID- South Dakota: Instant Analysis (2024 & 2025 Grads) - Feb 28, 2022
- PBR Best Of 2020- ND/SD Statistical Leaders- 2023-2024 Grads - Dec 6, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Fastball Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
- PBR IA- Top Fastball Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
- PBR MN- Top 60 Yard Dashes Of 2020 - Nov 16, 2020
- PBR Freshmen Free: Instant Analysis - Aug 10, 2020
- PBR Prospect ID- Sioux Falls: Pitcher Evaluations - Mar 26, 2020
- PBR Prospect ID- Sioux Falls: Infielder Evaluations - Mar 25, 2020
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 152-pounds.
Hit: RHH.
Power: 86.7 max exit velocity, averaged 77.5 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph.
Defense:
Run: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Hybrid stretch start. High, uptempo leg kick and drives down hill. Lands open with low release point. Good athletic movements and balance.
Arm Action: RH. Long, whippy with above average arm speed, low ¾
FB: T82.2, 80.8-82.0 mph. T2290, 2203 average rpm. Arm-side sink.
CB: 66.9-68.5 mph. T2168, 2089 average rpm. 12/6 saucers.
SL: 10/4 shape.
CH: Good sink.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-1, 145-pounds. - Lanky thin frame
Defense: Developing footwork. More athleticism laterally. Average hands
Arm: INF - 80 mph. Sling, accurate and average carry
Hit: RHH. Open stance. Knee lift and load. Shorter stride and sits back through swing. Deep barrel and swing to contact. Mid/pull approach and consistent line drive contact
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Hybrid start. Athletic and controlled delivery. Swings open and lands open down the mound
Arm Action: Long arm path, lower ¾ slot
FB: T82.50, 80.6-82.1 mph. Run and sink
CB: 69.4-71.1 mph. Small 10/4 break, backs up
CH: 76.1-77.5 mph. Run/sink
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 6-foot, 140-pounds.
Defense: Avg. actions. plays ball deep in stance. Clean transfers.
Arm: Right.INF - 71 mph.Long 3/4.
Hit: Right. Tall open stance, short stride into arm bar. Flat bat path, avg. bat speed.
Power: 74 mph exit velocity from the tee. Spray contact during round of BP.
Run: 7.52 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Closed shoulders, high leg kick, front side stays closed, some fall off to glove side.
Arm Action: Right. Long 3/4 slot. Avg. arm speed.
FB: T73, 72-72 mph.
CB: 51-56 mph.
CH: 55-60 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 140-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Athletic, slight open stance w/ rhythm. Leg lift load. Line drive swing. Gap to gap approach. Arm bar at times.
Power: 76 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 69 mph. Short arm action. Long release with average carry.
Defense: Average feet. Tends to sit back. Average glove.
Run: 7.62 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Average tempo. Coils and drives down mound. Occasionally falls off to glove side.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action from 3/4 arm slot
FB: T76, 75-76 mph. Varying action
CB: 59-62 mph. Small 10/4 break, loose spin. Avg. depth.
CH: 63-66 mph. Solid run and sink action.