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Michael Waddell

Michael Waddell 1B/RHP

  • Sumter, SC
  • Lakewood High School
  • Commitment: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Grad 2010
  • Ht 6'2''
  • Wt 180 lbs
  • Throws Right
  • Bats Right
  • Arm 78 mph
  • 60 YD 8.19 Sec
  • Class

Running

  • N/A sec 10 Yds
  • N/A sec 40 Yds
  • 8.19 sec 60 Yds
  • 5.28 sec H > 1B (RHH)
  • N/A sec Shuttle (L)
  • N/A sec Shuttle (R)

Strength

  • N/A Broad Jump
  • N/A psi Grip (L)
  • N/A psi Grip (R)

Throwing

  • 78 mph mph Velocity
  • 40 Arm Grade

Position - 1B

  • 40 Fielding Grade

Hitting

  • 42 Hitting Grade (R)
  • 42 Power Grade (R)
  • N/A mph Exit Velocity

Pitching

  • Low 3/4 Arm Angle
  • 42 Arm Action Grade
  • 42 Control Grade
  • 42 Delivery Grade
  • 73 – 78 mph FASTBALL
  • N/A FB Grade
  • 63 – 68 mph CURVEBALL
  • N/A CB Grade
  • N/A mph CHANGEUP
  • N/A CH Grade
  • 64 – 66 mph SPL
  • N/A SPL Grade
  • N/A mph SLIDER
  • N/A SL Grade

Official Scouting Report

  • Class Rating
  • 1B/RHPPosition Projection

12/27/2008 - Christmas Camp and Tournament - 2008 Waddell improved his 60-yard dash from 8.40 down to 8.19. On the mound, his 76-79 fastball had occasional arm side run. His breaking ball had soft downward action with slight tilt. His delivery had fair balance, but he tended to stay upright and spun off with his front shoulder. His arm was a bit restricted on the back side, and worked across his body out front. In short, his pitching mechanics made it difficult for him to consistently find the strike zone. Defensively, he showed good hands and good footwork around the bag. At the plate, he hit from and open stance and tended to land open with his stride - causing his stroke to be too much with his hands and without much extension. He has some ability to work, both on the mound and as a position player.

08/10/2008 - College PREP - Gaffney, SC Michael is a young two way player on the mound and at 1B. He has an outstanding body that shows projection as it continues to fill out. He presents a big, solid target at 1B. Defensive abilities are average and needs to improve foot speed and agility with mobility. Glove action is soft, sure, but is presented deep allowing the baseball to get deep in on his body. He needs to be more aggressive with his feet in coming to get the baseball, presenting his hands down and out in front of his body. Arm strength is near average and he needs to get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength. At the plate, Waddell has slightly average ability and power. He has good rhythm and balance throughout the swing. Swing path is long but does show a feel for the barrel to the pull side. There is more there and hitting grades will improve quickly with some adjustments and instruction at the plate. On the mound, fastball shows arm side run through a loose arm action. Delivery is under control and shows good tempo. Split finger is his best off speed pitch with downward action. Michael is young 2010 graduate with time and room to improve.

Profile

Michael Waddell Sumter, SC info@factoryathletics.com 800-641-4487 @baseballfactory
Primary Position 1B
Grad Year 2010 Secondary Position RHP
High School Lakewood High School Bats Right
Height 6'2'' Throws Right
Weight 180 LBS Arm 78 mph
60 YD 8.19

The chart below shows the levels of college baseball, along with the range of players with potential to be recruited at that level.

Division I Class 1 – 4
Division II Class 1 – 5
Division III Class 1 – 8
NAIA Class 1 – 6
JUCO Class 1 – 8

Tool Grade Scale

Our main goals with the BF "10-70" Scouting Scale are to provide the player with a realistic evaluation of his "PRESENT" abilities (what he can do today), and to provide college coaches with information they can use to identify and/or compare potential recruits.

Tools are graded for all players and pitchers, regardless of age or graduation year. However, for High School players we use only grades 20-70 (grades 10-18 do not apply), while for Middle School players we use only grades 10-52 (grades 55-70 do not apply).

Grade Middle School (Ages 11-13) Description High School (Ages 14-18) Description 10 Yard Dash (seconds) 40 Yard Dash (seconds) 60 Yard Dash (seconds) Home-1B LHH (seconds) Home-1B RHH (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [LEFT] (seconds) 5-10-5Shuttle [RIGHT] (seconds) Broad Jump (inches) Grip Strength [LEFT] (psi) Grip Strength [RIGHT] (psi) FB & Raw Velocity (mph) Bat Exit Velocity (mph) Catcher Release (seconds)
10 Poor -----N/A----- 2.50+ 7.50+ 10.50+ 6.70+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 6.80+ 35- 30- 30- 40- 30- 3.70+
12 Well Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.40 7.40 10.00 6.40 6.50 6.60 6.60 40 35 35 42 35 3.50
15   -----N/A----- 2.35 7.30 9.75 6.10 6.20 6.40 6.40 45 40 40 45 38 3.25
18 Below Avg -----N/A----- 2.30 7.20 9.50 6.00 6.10 6.20 6.20 50 45 45 48 40 3.15
20   Poor 2.25 7.00 9.25 5.90 6.00 6.00 6.00 55 50 50 51 45 3.10
22 Near Avg   2.15 6.50 9.00 5.80 5.90 5.85 5.85 60 55 55 54 50 3.00
25   Well Below Avg 2.10 6.25 8.75 5.70 5.80 5.75 5.75 64 60 60 58 55 2.90
28 MS Average   2.05 6.15 8.50 5.45 5.55 5.50 5.50 68 65 65 62 60 2.80
30   Below Avg 2.00 5.95 8.25 5.40 5.50 5.25 5.25 74 70 70 63 62 2.70
32 Solid Avg   1.95 5.80 8.00 5.20 5.30 5.10 5.10 78 80 80 67 65 2.60
35   Near Avg 1.90 5.65 7.75 4.90 5.00 5.00 5.00 82 90 90 71 70 2.50
38 Above Avg   1.88 5.45 7.50 4.80 4.90 4.95 4.95 86 100 100 75 75 2.40
40   HS Average 1.85 5.25 7.40 4.70 4.80 4.90 4.90 93 110 112 79 80 2.25
42 Well Above Avg   1.82 5.20 7.30 4.60 4.70 4.80 4.80 98 115 115 81 82 2.15
45   Solid Avg 1.80 5.18 7.20 4.50 4.60 4.70 4.70 103 118 118 83 84 2.10
48 Excellent   1.78 5.16 7.10 4.45 4.55 4.60 4.60 108 120 120 85 86 2.05
50   Above Avg 1.76 5.14 7.05 4.40 4.50 4.50 4.50 113 125 125 86 88 2.00
52 Outstanding   1.74 5.12 7.00 4.35 4.45 4.40 4.40 118 128 128 87 90 1.98
55 -----N/A----- Well Above Avg 1.72 5.10 6.95 4.30 4.40 4.30 4.30 123 130 130 88 92 1.95
58 -----N/A-----   1.70 5.05 6.90 4.25 4.35 4.25 4.25 128 135 135 89 94 1.93
60 -----N/A----- Excellent 1.68 5.00 6.85 4.20 4.30 4.20 4.20 133 138 138 90 95 1.90
62 -----N/A-----   1.66 4.95 6.80 4.15 4.25 4.15 4.15 138 140 140 91 96 1.88
65 -----N/A----- Outstanding 1.64 4.90 6.70 4.10 4.20 4.10 4.10 143 145 145 93 97 1.85
68 -----N/A-----   1.62 4.85 6.60 4.05 4.15 4.05 4.05 148 150 150 94 98 1.82
70 -----N/A----- Superior 1.60- 4.80- 6.50- 4.00- 4.10- 4.00- 4.00- 150+ 155+ 155+ 95+ 99+ 1.80-
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