23.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/23/22
CLASS OF 2025
C
OF
Robert
Welch
Shawsheen Valley Tech (HS) • MA
5' 7" • 165LBS
L/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Team Boston
5' 7" • 165LBS
L/R • 17yr 7mo
Travel Team: Team Boston
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/23/22
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
2/23/22
-
Hard Hit %
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/22
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/22
312
Distance (max)
6/21/22
73
Sweet Spot %
2/23/22
7.37
60
6/21/22
4.05
30-yd
6/21/22
1.75
10-yd
6/21/22
18.5
Run speed (max)
6/21/22
-
INF Velo
66
OF Velo
7/14/21
72
C Velo
6/21/22
2.03 - 2.05
Pop Time
6/21/22
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.03 - 2.17
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.87
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.23
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
9.8
2021 PBR/Expos Summer Classic Tourney Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Position
7.87
60-yard
2.14 - 2.23
Pop Time
66
OF Velo
67
C Velo
77
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.9
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
245
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.7
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
216
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Eastern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
76.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 PBR/Expos Summer Classic Tourney Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
77.4
Exit Velocity (max)
70.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
245
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.5
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.0
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
2022 New England Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
69.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Eastern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Feb 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.5
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 PBR/Expos Summer Classic Tourney Showcase
Jul 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
60.9
Bat Speed (max)
58.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.05
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.37
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2022 New England Top Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 23, 2022
- Results From 2022 New England Top Prospect Games - Jun 22, 2022
- Results From 2022 Eastern New England Preseason All-State - Feb 24, 2022
- 2022 Eastern New England Preseason All-State - Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2022
- On Deck Preview: 2022 Eastern New England Preseason All-State Showcase - Jan 13, 2022
- Results From 2021 PBR/Expos Summer Classic Tourney Showcase - Jul 15, 2021
- 2021 PBR/Expos Summer Classic Tourney Showcase - Quick Hits - Jul 15, 2021
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Robert Welch: C/OF, (2025) Shawsheen Valley Tech, MA. 5-foot-7, 165-pound lean athletic frame. Projectable and athletic in the box, Welch clocked an exit velocity of 88 mph. (65.5 mph bat speed average). (21.6 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced narrow stance with a controlled handsy load, then uses a short stride. Bat speed was quick developing, had an uphill loose swing plane and high finish. Created loud contact and found multiple barrels. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 72 mph; showed developing athletic feet, a clean natural transfer, and soft sure hands. produced pop times of 2.03-2.05. Athletic calm setup. Used a high ¾ slot and a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.37.
Robert Welch: C/SS, (2025) Shawsheen Valley Tech, MA. 5-foot-7, 150-pound lean athletic build. Projectable and athletic during batting practice, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 85 mph. (65.3 mph bat speed average). (22.4 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then used a small stride. Bat speed is developing and quick, exhibits a flat loose swing plane and level finish. Found some barrels with loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Behind the plate, he made throws to second at velocities up to 71 mph; showed soft developing hands, a developing clean transfer, and developing quick feet. he had a pop time of 2.15-2.17. Clean calm setup. Using a loose arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the base from a high ¾ slot. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Robert Welch, Shawsheen Valley Tech, 2025, MA
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pound lean athletic build.
Hit: (LHH) Projectable and athletic. Begins in a balanced athletic stance with a handsy load, then uses a small stride. Developing quick bat speed. Level finish, flat loose swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity, average 76.1 mph. 65.3 mph bat speed average. 22.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.15-2.17 pop times. Soft developing hands, developing quick footwork, developing clean exchange. Projectable and athletic. Clean calm setup.
Arm: 71 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Robert Welch: C/SS, (2025) Shawsheen Valley Tech, MA. 5-foot-7, 150-pound slim build. Projectable raw at the plate, Welch had an exit velocity of 77 mph. (57.96 mph bat speed average). (19.47 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced open stance with a small load, then uses a closed stride. Bat speed is developing, has an uphill loose swing plane and level finish. Barreled up a few balls with loud contact. Base hit approach. From the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 66 mph. Behind the plate, his best recorded velocity during throw downs was clocked at 67 mph; showed a developing exchange, consistent developing feet, and developing hands. consistently had pop times of 2.14-2.23. Average flexibility and calm setup. Used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.87. (Max spin ; Avg ).
Scout Evaluation
Robert Welch, Shawsheen Valley Tech, 2025, MA
Position: C/SS
Body: 5-foot-7, 150-pound slim build.
Hit: (LHH) Projectable raw. Began in a balanced open stance with a small load, then used a closed stride. Developing bat speed. Level finish, uphill loose swing. Base hit approach.
Power: 77 mph exit velocity, average 70.20 mph. 57.96 mph bat speed average. 19.47 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 2.14-2.23 pop times. Developing hands, consistent developing footwork, developing exchange. Raw projectable. Average flexibility and calm setup.
Arm: 66 mph outfield velocity. 67 mph catcher velocity. Loose arm action, high ¾ slot.
Speed: 7.87 (60-yard).