@DemetriBates 21.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/24
CLASS OF 2028
C
SS
Demetri
Bates
Tuscarora (HS) • VA
5' 8" • 131.6LBS
R/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Stars Franchise 2028
5' 8" • 131.6LBSR/R • 15yr 11mo
Travel Team: Stars Franchise 2028
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2028 National
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Best Of Stats
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/25
21.1
Rot. Acc (max)
6/25/24
-
Hard Hit %
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/25
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/25/25
300
Distance (max)
6/25/25
70
Sweet Spot %
6/25/25
7.83
60-yd
6/25/25
4.22
30-yd
6/25/25
1.79
10-yd
6/25/25
17.0
Run speed (max)
6/25/25
76
INF Velo
6/25/25
-
OF Velo
69
C Velo
6/25/25
2.06 - 2.19
Pop Time
6/25/25
Fastball
67.3
Velocity (max)
6/25/24
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/25/24
1601
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Curveball
57 - 58
Velo Range
6/25/24
1632
Spin Rate (avg)
6/25/24
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.41
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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).
76.0
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.
10.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.94
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.16 - 2.43
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
9.3
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Position
7.83
60-yard
2.06 - 2.19
Pop Time
76
INF Velo
69
C Velo
83
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 VA/DC Junior State Games
Jun 26, 2024
Position
8.13
60-yard
2.16 - 2.32
Pop Time
66
INF Velo
64
C Velo
72
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Position
7.94
60-yard
2.22 - 2.43
Pop Time
67
INF Velo
65
C Velo
74
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
130
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.2714
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).
83.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.1112
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).
74.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
124
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.2259
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.
NOVA Preseason ID
Feb 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
81.8
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
130
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
83.5
Exit Velocity (max)
79.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase I
Feb 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
75.9
Exit Velocity (max)
65.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
106
Distance (avg)
233
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Junior State Games
Jun 26, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
72.4
Exit Velocity (max)
62.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
119
Distance (avg)
202
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
74.2
Exit Velocity (max)
63.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
129
Distance (avg)
224
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 VA/DC Rising Stars Showcase NOVA II
Mar 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
71.6
Exit Velocity (max)
62.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
199
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
56.9
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.3
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.3
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.
NOVA Preseason ID
Feb 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
17.8
Hand Speed (max)
17.1
Hand Speed (avg)
59.6
Bat Speed (max)
56.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.3
Bat Speed (max)
64.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 VA/DC Freshmen Free Showcase I
Feb 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
62.8
Bat Speed (max)
61.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
60.3
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
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).
67.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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).
1601
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.
24.3
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).
57.2
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).
1632
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).
2024 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
67.3
Velocity (max)
65.1 - 66.9
Velo Range
62.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,719
Spin Rate (max)
1,601
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
58.2
Velocity (max)
56.6 - 57.7
Velo Range
53.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,701
Spin Rate (max)
1,632
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
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
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
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
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.28
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.94
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.38
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.22
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
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
2024
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.
70.89
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.
42.44
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Physical
2026
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.
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: C/SS
Body: 5-7, 120-pounds. Thin frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup. Level bat path. 64.4 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 83 max exit velocity, averaged 79.4 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-69 mph. INF-76 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: 2.06-2.19 pop times. Developing hands with natural exchange.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.22 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 70.89 Edge Score
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-5, 112-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with normal effort.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T67, 65-67 mph. Fastball has arm side run. T1719, 1601 average rpm.
CB: 57-58 mph. Curveball has gradual break. T1701, 1632 average rpm.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.30 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/SS
Body: 5-5, 112-pounds. Slim, wiry frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Simple, level barrel path. 58.3 mph bat speed with 16 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 74 max exit velocity, averaged 63.8 mph. 224' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-65 mph. INF-67 mph. Short, whippy arm action.
Defense: 2.22-2.43 pop times. Developing hands, with clean exchanges.
ATH: 7.94 runner in the 60. 1.79 and 4.27 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 22.30 max vertical.