The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.59
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.24
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.69
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.73
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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
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.
Fastball
Hop+
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
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.
Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. Starts in a tall wide stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Found a few barrels with some loud contacts. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 66 mph; has consistent hands, consistent feet and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball to the side with average movement laterally. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.73. On the mound, where he showed above average arm speed, he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph; showed control in the zone with straight movement. Throws his 11/5 curveball with gradual action and around the zone control. Throws his 11/5 curveball with control around the zone and gradual action.
7/15/20
Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. At the plate, Darling's 89 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.8. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph with a max of 75 mph. Curveball (63-64 mph), changeup (62-64 mph).
1/20/20
Pitching: Sets up out the stretch with a closed set up. Has a calm demeanor, while delivering from the plate from a 3/4 arm angle. Sweeping action on the curve down in the zone 64-66 mph. Straight feel on the change up in the strike zone 66-68 mph. Fastball was in the zone sitting 74-76 mph.
Hitting: At the plate sets up with a small crouch. Shows fast hands using a top hand release. Solid contact at the plate taking what the pitcher gives him. Has a plate approach showing clean contact. Drove a few balls during BP.
Fielding: In the infield shows south hands while staying low fielding the ball out front. Has mobile feet and a 3/4 arm release.
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Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. Starts in a tall wide stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Found a few barrels with some loud contacts. Solid in the infield, his best throw was recorded at 66 mph; has consistent hands, consistent feet and a clean exchange. Fielded the ball to the side with average movement laterally. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.73. On the mound, where he showed above average arm speed, he had a short arm action and a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Showed consistent balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with a clean finish. Sat with his fastball at 72-75 mph; showed control in the zone with straight movement. Throws his 11/5 curveball with gradual action and around the zone control. Throws his 11/5 curveball with control around the zone and gradual action.
Gavin Darling: 3B/RHP, (2024) Corunna, MI. 5-foot-10, 195-pound. At the plate, Darling's 89 mph exit velocity showed his ability to drive the ball with power. While in the infield, recorded position velocities up to 72 mph. During the event, recorded a 60 time of 7.8. On the mound, sat with his fastball at 74-75 mph with a max of 75 mph. Curveball (63-64 mph), changeup (62-64 mph).