@markelsmith25 21.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/25/25
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Markel
Smith
Western Branch (HS) • VA
6' 1" • 177LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds 2025 - Wright
6' 1" • 177LBS
R/R • 18yr
Travel Team: Tidewater Thunderbirds 2025 - Wright
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/25
13.8
Rot. Acc (max)
6/25/25
50
Hard Hit %
6/17/24
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
6/25/25
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/24
350
Distance (max)
6/17/24
70
Sweet Spot %
6/19/25
6.75
60-yd
6/17/25
3.77
30-yd
6/17/25
1.66
10-yd
6/17/25
20.6
Run speed (max)
6/17/25
83
INF Velo
6/25/25
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OF Velo
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C Velo
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.85
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.86
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.6
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).
94.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.5481
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).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
350
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.5095
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
94.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
232
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 VA/DC Scout Day: Tidewater Thunderbirds
Jun 19, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
281
Distance (avg)
333
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 VA/DC State Games
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
91.9
Exit Velocity (max)
85.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
231
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Tidewater Thunderbirds
Jun 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
350
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.9
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.
2025 VA/DC Top Prospect Games
Jun 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
70.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 VA/DC State Games
Jun 17, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
72.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.86
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.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.77
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.75
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.
72.01
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Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Uphill bat path. 70.3 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 87.4 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Short arm action.
Defense: Soft hands with in control footwork.
ATH: 6.85 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.01 Edge Score
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds. Lean, athletic frame.
Hit: RHH. Quiet, balanced setup. Whippy, uphill barrel path.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 85.0 mph. 347' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Quick, loose arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid actions.
ATH: 6.75 runner in the 60. 1.66 and 3.77 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 66.91 Edge Score