19.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
RHP
DJ
Baerwald
Woodinville (HS) • WA
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Elevate 18U Snyder
6' 1" • 190LBS
R/R • 19yr
Travel Team: Elevate 18U Snyder
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Best Of Stats
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
10
Rot. Acc (max)
2/10/24
-
Hard Hit %
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/10/24
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/10/24
308
Distance (max)
2/10/24
73
Sweet Spot %
2/10/24
-
60-yd
4.27
30-yd
2/10/24
-
10-yd
14.4
Run speed (max)
2/10/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
72
C Velo
2/10/24
2.04 - 2.17
Pop Time
2/10/24
Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
2/20/23
76.3 - 77.2
Velo Range
2/20/23
1750
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
66.9 - 68.6
Velo Range
2/20/23
1326
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
64.9 - 65.5
Velo Range
2/20/23
1995
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.04 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
308
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.1
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).
79.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
291
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.2
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.
Seattle Preseason ID - Session 2
Feb 10, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
308
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Scout Day - Baden Baseball
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
79.5
Exit Velocity (max)
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
291
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.4
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.
Seattle Preseason ID - Session 2
Feb 10, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Scout Day - Baden Baseball
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.7
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).
1750
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.
22.8
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).
65.2
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).
1995
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).
67.7
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).
1326
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).
2022 Scout Day - Baden Baseball
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.3 - 77.2
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,855
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
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
65.5
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 65.5
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,046
Spin Rate (max)
1,995
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
68.7
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.6
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,362
Spin Rate (max)
1,326
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.27
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Scout Day - Baden Baseball
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.66
RSI (max)
1.66
RSI (avg)
1,329
Jump Power (max)
21.4
Jump Height (max)
20.6
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
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.
79.19
Pitch Ai
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Physical
2024
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/RHP Body: 6-1, 190-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Tall, upright stance. Slight bend on rear leg. Base narrowly open to pitcher. Hands loaded above rear shoulder. Tight, short hand load prior to initiating swing. Keeps a tight upper half with bend in his levers. Barrel stays inside of the ball. Leverage at point of contact with strong lead leg. High finish produces consistent loft 65 mph bat speed with 7 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 308' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. Short, 3/4 release with a quck takeaway. Backside comes through after release.
Defense: 2.04-2.17 pop times. Presents a low target. Hips stay beneath the ball. Showed mobility with a 1KD set-up. Soft glove hand out front. Sticks ball well as he keeps flexion in glove arm. Quick transition out crouch into throwing motion. Feet re-direct towards bag and he maintains a strong glove side.