The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.70
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
Eric Sheppard: RHP/3B, (2023) Salem, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (69.2 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Bat speed was above average, showed an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Up the middle approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.7 60-yard dash. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a longer clean arm action. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher and uses some effort. He has even shoulders and an athletic strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (72-74 mph), changeup (73-75 mph). Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph with a max of 85 mph; shows command in the zone both sides of the plate and running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2295; Avg 2146).
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Eric Sheppard: RHP/3B, (2023) Salem, MI. 5-foot-11, 170-pound. In the box, the right-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (69.2 mph bat speed average). (21.5 mph hand speed average). Bat speed was above average, showed an upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. Up the middle approach. In the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph. Showed off his speed at the event, running a swift 6.7 60-yard dash. Projectable athletic on the mound, showed quick developing arm speed, also used a high ¾ arm angle and a longer clean arm action. Drop-and-drive feel type pitcher and uses some effort. He has even shoulders and an athletic strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic balanced finish. Curveball (72-74 mph), changeup (73-75 mph). Sat with his fastball at 82-84 mph with a max of 85 mph; shows command in the zone both sides of the plate and running action with tight movement. (Max spin 2295; Avg 2146).