February 7, 2024
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clinton mississippi – The Mississippi State Preseason All-State Tournament was held on Saturday, January 27th at Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi. The event was a voting-only event comprised of some prospects from his 2024 to his 2028 classes from across the state of Mississippi. These players underwent long hours of pro-style training, including batting practice using Trackman. Pitchers could pitch in the bullpen and get numbers and metrics through TrackMan. While there were some players who competed and continued to grow based on their previous performances, there were also some new names who jumped onto our radar with strong performances at the event.
We continue our post-event coverage of the event as we look back at some of Saturday’s top performers and standouts. Over the next week or so, we will be releasing various statistical leaderboards and other content for the event.
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Maximum speed (MPH)
Spin rate (average)
Spin speed: This metric calculates the rotational speed, in revolutions per minute (rpm), of a baseball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand. Historical data shows that high-spin fastballs reduce the effects of gravity, allowing for more “rise” (in other words, less fall) as they pass through the zone. Low-spin fastballs typically have more horizontal pitch movement, making them harder to square up, but they also generally make contact more easily and result in more ground balls, while high-spin fastballs have a lower correlation between swings and whiffs. indicate.
Spin efficiency % (average)
Spin efficiency: This metric is a percentage of the raw spin rate that directly affects pitch movement. Therefore, while raw spin is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm), spin efficiency is the ratio of true spin divided by raw spin. It’s important to understand that more is not always better when it comes to spin efficiency. Optimal spin efficiency on a pitch varies by pitch type and must be understood by considering a pitcher’s entire arsenal. For a true four-seam fastball, you want the spin efficiency to be close to 100%, meaning that almost all of the backspin generated on the ball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand is added to the “ride” as it enters and exits. This indicates that it contributes to the action. It is especially effective in the upper third of the strike zone.
Induced vertical fracture (average)
Induced vertical break: This metric, used shorthand as “IVB,” is most important for creating rise on fastballs and depth on curveballs. It can also be used when measuring sliders and cutters. Sliders tend to be closer to 0 inches, while cutters are usually between 5 and 15 inches. Fastballs and curveballs with higher IVB typically also have higher spin efficiency. Sliders typically have very low IVB (close to zero) and very low spin efficiency. You can also categorize IVB as spin speed, as this is part of the “helpful moves” you’re looking for. IVB also has a significant effect on vertical approach angle.
Horizontal movement (average)
Horizontal break: TrackMan’s own website provides an overview. “…horizontal movement is measured in inches between where the pitch actually crosses the front side of home plate and where it would cross the side of home base if it went perfectly straight. line at release. A positive number means the break was to the right from the pitcher’s perspective; a negative number means the break was to the left from the pitcher’s perspective.”
Strike zone rate%
The average MLB pitcher throws strikes 62% of the time, while better pitchers throw strikes 65% of the time. So the strike to ball ratio is approximately 2:1.
Spin rate (average)
Horizontal movement (average)
Strike zone rate%
Spin rate (average)
Horizontal movement (average)
Strike zone rate%
Spin rate (average)
Horizontal movement (average)
Strike zone rate%
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