@michael29878037 
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/25
CLASS OF 2026
OF
SS
Michael
Bowden
Independence High School (HS) • VA
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags
5' 11" • 160LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: Dirtbags
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/25
15.7
Rot. Acc (max)
6/25/25
14
Hard Hit %
6/25/25
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/25
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/25
299
Distance (max)
6/12/24
43
Sweet Spot %
6/25/25
6.50
60-yd
6/25/25
3.70
30-yd
6/25/25
1.62
10-yd
6/25/25
21.9
Run speed (max)
6/25/25
-
INF Velo
82
OF Velo
6/25/25
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
78
Velocity (max)
7/10/25
75 - 77.4
Velo Range
6/12/24
2103
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/24
Changeup
68 - 68
Velo Range
6/12/24
1551
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/24
Curveball
63.8 - 65
Velo Range
6/12/24
2002
Spin Rate (avg)
6/12/24
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.50
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
14.0
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
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).
90.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
276
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
106
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
2.8396
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).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
299
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.
13.7735
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.
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.9
Exit Velocity (max)
83.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Dirtbags Virginia
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
299
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.5
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.
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
67.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
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).
1915
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.
25.1
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).
64.4
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).
2002
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).
67.5
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).
1551
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Cutter
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).
2103
Cutter
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: Dirtbags Virginia
Jun 12, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.9
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.4
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,076
Spin Rate (max)
1,915
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 65.0
Velo Range
61.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,064
Spin Rate (max)
2,002
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
64.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,551
Spin Rate (max)
1,551
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
74.7
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 74.7
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,131
Spin Rate (max)
2,103
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
2024
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
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
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)
68.0
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.00
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.
1.62
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.69
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.5
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
44.59
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Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 160-pounds. Wiry, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, upright setup. Level bat path. 67.5 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 83.7 mph. 276' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-82 mph. Compact arm action.
Defense: Consistent hands with aggressive footwork.
ATH: 6.50 runner in the 60. 1.62 and 3.70 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 44.59 Edge Score