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Measured with a stopwatch, this test indicates the athlete's acceleration in the first 10 yards of the sprint. This is crucial when tracking down a ball or exploding off of a base.

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Measured with a stop watch, the 40yd dash tests an athlete's speed from point A to B. Considering acceleration, top speed, and stamina, this test combines to show an athlete's straight-line speed.

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Measured with a stop watch, the 60yd dash tests an athlete's speed from point A to B. Considering acceleration, top speed, and stamina, this test combines to show an athlete's straight-line speed.

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We test this time with a stopwatch to determine an athlete's ability to get out of the box and their straight-line speed to first base.

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Athlete's run in short bursts 5 yards to the left, changes direction and run 10 yards to the right, then pivot and explodes 5 yards back to the left finishing where they started. The shuttle run tests an athlete's lateral quickness, explosion in short areas and ability to change direction.

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Athlete's run in short bursts 5 yards to the right, changes direction and run 10 yards to the left, then pivot and explodes 5 yards back to the right finishing where they started. The shuttle run tests an athlete's lateral quickness, explosion in short areas and ability to change direction.

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The athlete starts from a still place, crouches, rocks back and leaps forward on a horizontal plane. This measures lower half strength, hip mobility and core strength.

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Using a dynamometer, we test for grip strength by having an athlete squeeze the device as hard as they can for a few seconds. In general, the stronger an athlete's grip the quicker their bat speed and throwing velocity.

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Using a dynamometer, we test for grip strength by having an athlete squeeze the device as hard as they can for a few seconds. In general, the stronger an athlete's grip the quicker their bat speed and throwing velocity.

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Also known as Pop Time, this test is measured using a stopwatch. The catcher receives a pitch, exchanges, and throws down to 2B. The timer starts when the ball contacts the Catcher's glove and is stopped when the ball contact's the middle infielder's glove at 2B. Combining technique, agility, and arm strength, Pop Time is one of the most important metrics for a Catcher because it indicates their ability to throw runners out.

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The player throws a ball as hard as they can off the crow hop into a net and the velocity is captured using a radar gun.

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The batter hits a ball off a tee and we use a radar gun to capture the velocity of the ball coming off the barrel of the bat. This test gives an idea of an athlete's bat speed, explosiveness, hand speed, and overall strength.

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The velocity of your fastball pitch.

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The arm grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the initial trajectory (speed and angle upon exit from the hand), the raw radar velocity (measured in MPH), the carry or flight of the ball (what the ball is doing in the air), and the action and accuracy of the ball into the target (speed and angle upon arrival).

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The arm grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the initial trajectory (speed and angle upon exit from the hand), the raw radar velocity (measured in MPH), the carry or flight of the ball (what the ball is doing in the air), and the action and accuracy of the ball into the target (speed and angle upon arrival).

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The fielding grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills with momentum through the ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The fielding grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills with momentum through the ball).

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The fielding grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills with momentum through the ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The fielding grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills with momentum through the ball).

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The hitting grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), hands (independence from frame, strength / ability to control the barrel, hand-eye coordination), bat speed (quickness to contact upon reaction and speed directed through contact with the barrel), impact (resulting action of contact with bat and ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The hitting grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), hands (independence from frame, strength / ability to control the barrel, hand-eye coordination), bat speed (quickness to contact upon reaction and speed directed through contact with the barrel), impact (resulting action of contact with bat and ball).

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The hitting grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), hands (independence from frame, strength / ability to control the barrel, hand-eye coordination), bat speed (quickness to contact upon reaction and speed directed through contact with the barrel), impact (resulting action of contact with bat and ball).

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The hitting grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), hands (independence from frame, strength / ability to control the barrel, hand-eye coordination), bat speed (quickness to contact upon reaction and speed directed through contact with the barrel), impact (resulting action of contact with bat and ball).

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The power grade takes into consideration a variety of components including a hitter’s exit velocity (mph is which the ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home runs, the distance of fly-balls hit, the distance and consistency of line-drives hit, the impact (resulting action of contact with the bat and ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The power grade takes into consideration a variety of components including a hitter’s exit velocity (mph is which the ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home runs, the distance of fly-balls hit, the distance and consistency of line-drives hit, the impact (resulting action of contact with the bat and ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The power grade takes into consideration a variety of components including a hitter’s exit velocity (mph is which the ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home runs, the distance of fly-balls hit, the distance and consistency of line-drives hit, the impact (resulting action of contact with the bat and ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The power grade takes into consideration a variety of components including a hitter’s exit velocity (mph is which the ball exits the barrel), a hitter’s ability to hit home runs, the distance of fly-balls hit, the distance and consistency of line-drives hit, the impact (resulting action of contact with the bat and ball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The receive grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them) hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills [pop times]).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The receive grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them) hands (glove position and angle, receipt of the ball into glove), and release (catch and throw skills [pop times]).

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The block grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), and hands (glove position and angle, when blocking a pitch in the dirt).

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The block grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (the athlete’s ability to put their body in necessary positions and the ability to move between them), lateral ability (quickness and angles to the ball), and hands (glove position and angle, when blocking a pitch in the dirt).

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The arm action grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the action of the arm back from the glove (depth, direction, pronation of hand/forearm), the change of direction (initiation of forward movement with the arm), the action of the arm in the front through the finish, arm speed (quickness through release), and release angle.

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The arm action grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the action of the arm back from the glove (depth, direction, pronation of hand/forearm), the change of direction (initiation of forward movement with the arm), the action of the arm in the front through the finish, arm speed (quickness through release), and release angle.

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The control grade takes into consideration the following components separation of zone (ability to throw fastball strikes to sections of the zone) and the feel for off speed pitches (ability to throw off speed pitches for strikes).

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The control grade takes into consideration the following components separation of zone (ability to throw fastball strikes to sections of the zone) and the feel for off speed pitches (ability to throw off speed pitches for strikes).

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The delivery grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (ability to put body into necessary positions and the ability to move between them), direction (general aim of energy, alignment to intended target), rotation (ability to rotate hips and core such that chest and chin get square to target), and finish (ability to rotate hips and core such that chest and chin get square to target specifically through the release of the pitch).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The delivery grade takes into consideration a variety of components including athleticism (ability to put body into necessary positions and the ability to move between them), direction (general aim of energy, alignment to intended target), rotation (ability to rotate hips and core such that chest and chin get square to target), and finish (ability to rotate hips and core such that chest and chin get square to target specifically through the release of the pitch).

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The fastball grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the velocity (radar gun mph), life (lateral movement, sink, depth), and angle (trajectory from hand, shape of flight through zone).

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The fastball grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the velocity (radar gun mph), life (lateral movement, sink, depth), and angle (trajectory from hand, shape of flight through zone).

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The breaking ball (Curveball or Slider) grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the spin (quantity of spin, intended angle of break), depth (where the break takes place), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), velocity (difference from fastball).

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The breaking ball (Curveball or Slider) grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the spin (quantity of spin, intended angle of break), depth (where the break takes place), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), velocity (difference from fastball).

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The change up grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the deception (ability to maintain fastball arm angle, stroke & speed), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of release), life (lateral movement, sink, depth), velocity (difference from fastball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The change up grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the deception (ability to maintain fastball arm angle, stroke & speed), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of release), life (lateral movement, sink, depth), velocity (difference from fastball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The breaking ball (Curveball or Slider) grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the spin (quantity of spin, intended angle of break), depth (where the break takes place), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), velocity (difference from fastball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.

The breaking ball (Curveball or Slider) grade takes into consideration a variety of components including the spin (quantity of spin, intended angle of break), depth (where the break takes place), feel (where the ball goes and consistency of spin and action), velocity (difference from fastball).

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Disclaimer: This is a subjective grade from our professional scouts based on evaluating players nationwide since 1994.