Florida Memorial Day Open - Data Analysis
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Zachary Tavarez • RHP • 2027
Tavarez impressed in his outing, displaying a 2 pitch mix consisting of a FB and SL. The FB averaged 88.5 mph, T90 with an average spin rate of 2300+ rpm. The SL T80 and had an average spin rate of 2600+ rpm.
Tavarez not only dominated the strike zone but was also able to get hitters to swing and miss consistently. For reference, Tavarez’s slider garnered 4 swings and subsequently 4 misses. Furthermore, Tavarez registered an above average CSW% of 41% (avg CSW% this tournament: 23.5%).
Over 4IP, Tavarez gave up only 2H and accumulated 9K’s, leading the College Prospects 16u to a 9-0 win.
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Diego Baron • RHH • 2026
Baron registered 3 batted balls over 90 mph over the course of the tournament, good for T-2nd across all players. Further, Baron registered a maximum exit velocity of 100.4 mph on a 341’ HR (100.4 mph EV, 30.7 degree LA, 340.8 ft.), good for the 3rd highest exit velocity in the entire tournament.
Baron showcased a pull side approach, doing damage on inside fastballs.In addition to his display of power, Baron did not swing and miss once during the entire tournament. Baron showcased impressive tools and was a major contributor in leading SBO 17u to a playoff appearance.
Ryan Kessner • RHP • 2025
Kessner displayed one of the most impressive outings of the entire tournament. T85 w/ his FB, he dominated hitters in this outing, working away to RHH w/ the FB and tunneling his breaking pitches. This approach allowed Kessner to not only control the strike zone but also garner swings and misses at a well above average rate, registering an impressive CSW% of 51% (avg CSW% this tournament: 23.5%). Fueled by 28 swinging strikes (next closest pitcher: 18 swinging strikes) and 16 called strikes, hitters were consistently behind in the count. Further, his FB had 12” of average HB and 16.8” of average IVB in this outing, making it difficult for hitters to barrel (69.1 mph avg EV against). Kessner threw a dominant 7 IP complete game, only allowing 4 baserunners and striking out 12 in a 1-0 win for Vipers Baseball 17u.[i]
Santiago Sevilla • RHP • 2029
Sevilla heavily leaned on his FB (76% usage), which averaged 84 mph, T86.6. Further, Sevilla also displayed a SL that T78.8 and had an average spin rate of 2430+ RPM. Sevilla displayed a tendency to utilize his FB middle to middle away to RHH. While his outing was brief (1 IP, 1K), Sevilla showcased a 2-pitch mix and displayed the ability to spin the baseball at an above average rate.
Juan Tabio • LHH • 2028
Tabio showcased a unique display of power over the course of the tournament. Along with registering a maximum exit velocity of 95.63 mph, Tabio had two more batted balls over 90 mph (5) than the next closest player (3) and each of these batted balls were hit to the opposite field. Further, Tabio was able to cover an entire range of velocities, as he registered the following batted ball events:
· 3B off a CB (95.63 mph EV)
· 3B off a SL (94.42 mph EV)
· 2B off a FB (91.32 mph EV)
He also only struck out once during the entire tournament. Only a 2028 graduate, Tabio possesses a rare combination of power to the opposite field and the ability to cover a variety of different pitch types, all while limiting swings and misses.
** Glossary**
FB: Fastball
SL: Slider
T#: Top (max velocity of a pitch)
Spin rate: The rate at which a baseball spins after released by the pitcher
RPM: Revolutions per minute
CSW%: Called strikes plus whiff percentage
+ CSW&: Swinging Strikes+Called Strikes/Total Number of Pitches
+Since not every strike is necessarily a called strike, this statistic is important:
- Showcases how well a pitcher can stay within the strike zone
- Showcases how a pitcher can force hitters to swing and miss at pitches outside of the strike zone
Analyzed and written by Bryce Dunigan
