@Dereckpelotero 22.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/10/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Dereck
Hernandez
Oak Ridge (HS) • TX
5' 9" • 166.7LBS
R/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Hunter Pence
5' 9" • 166.7LBSR/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Hunter Pence
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
8/07/25
23.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/10/25
64
Hard Hit %
8/07/25
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
8/07/25
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/07/25
365
Distance (max)
8/07/25
70
Sweet Spot %
9/11/22
6.78
60-yd
6/10/25
-
30-yd
1.71
10-yd
6/10/25
17.8
Run speed (max)
1/07/23
86
INF Velo
6/10/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
14.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.57
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2025
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
365
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
217
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6832
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).
74.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.9
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).
149
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.4852
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).
78.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.0447
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.
South Texas Upperclass Uncommitted Games
Aug 7, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.5
Exit Velocity (max)
88.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
365
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Houston Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
95.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
74.0
Exit Velocity (max)
66.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
149
Distance (avg)
237
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Marucci Elite Scout Day
Sep 11, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.6
Exit Velocity (max)
73.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2023
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.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.0
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.
South Texas Upperclass Uncommitted Games
Aug 7, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Houston Summer ID
Jun 10, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.3
Hand Speed (avg)
68.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Preseason ID
Jan 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.5
Hand Speed (avg)
62.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.84
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.
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.88
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2025
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
2023
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.
66.16
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Physical
2025
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.
Dereck Hernandez, Oak Ridge (TX), 2026
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 156-pounds. Good/build frame with lean strength now, will add needed strength in future.
Hit: RHH. Short stride, lands in good position to hit. Does a good job of using lower 1/2 in swing. Work to stay into front foot, rotates onto side of foot, hindering lower 1/2 ability to complete swing, loses balance falling back. Work to keep foot into ground thru completion of swing. Hit from ground up. Barrel/hands in good launch position. Takes solid path to hit zone with hands/barrel. 65.5 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 350' max distance. Good bat/power combo. Opportunities for adjustments with hit approach increasing contact consistency and impact.
Arm: RH. INF-86 mph. Arm works well. Carry to throws present. Would like to see firming of throwing from angles when on the move, especially to left.
Defense: Actions present. Good 1st step, moves to baseball well, breaks down to field. Feet work well thru fielding process. Hands work.
ATH: 6.78 runner in the 60. 1.71 in the 10 yard split. Solid start. Good stride length with foot speed. Gets little upright last 30 yards, work to develop lean forward with head and shoulders. Plus runner now. 21.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: SS/2B Dereck Hernandez has really good hands in the box, and looks hitterish with good feel for the barrell and a plus defender in the INF.
Body: 5-7, 130-pounds.
Hits: RHH. 60/40 stance, small leg lift load. Gets on plane and throws hands at ball, really short through the ball.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 66.9 MPH. 237' max distance. Gets on plane and finds the barrel consistently, keeps balance throughout swing.
Arm: RH. INF-77 mph.quick arm with short arm action, throws from multiple slots.
Defense: really good feet, always in good position.
Run: 7.57 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 66.16 Edge Score