For many heading into their first Perfect Game showcase,
there’s an element of the unknown for players and families as they simply
haven’t experienced an event in a showcase setting before. During the first two
segments of this series we looked at FAQs pertaining to the pre-showcase and
what to expect, as well as what scouts are looking for once the event is
underway. The final installment below will break down what all the metrics mean
in regard to a player's performance and how they compare amongst their peers
and other levels of competition.
With the addition of Prospect Gateways (13U/14U) to the Perfect Game showcase
schedule, players now have the opportunity to attend at a young age, post a
baseline of numbers and watch their progress over the years. Whether it’s a Prospect
Gateway or the National Showcase with 300 of the top rising seniors, the
structure of a Perfect Game showcase remains the same, providing continuity
from one event to the next. Beginning with the 60-yard dash, players will move
into the defensive workout portion of the event where they’ll be split up
between outfielders, infielders, first baseman and catchers before entering
batting practice and the live action where pitchers will take the mound, all
the while Perfect Game staff will be recording the results.
A couple FAQs that were answered in the second
part of this showcase series that pertain to post showcase as well:
Are players automatically ranked after a showcase?
•While players are not automatically ranked following a showcase, their
performances are taken into consideration. All the numbers, selection to the
Top Prospect List and Top Prospect Team, and performance during live action
will all be taken into consideration when updating the latest iteration of the
rankings for all respective classes. Once a player receives their scouting
report and grade from a showcase they can expect that to be factored into their
classes national player rankings very soon.
How long does it take for the written report and videos to be posted?
•Our scouts work diligently and quickly when it comes to getting the player
reports posted as we know players and families are waiting for the reports to
send to college coaches. Reports are typically returned within 4 to 5 weeks
during the busy summer season and even quicker during the winter and early
spring showcases.
PG Grades
Number grades will always be included in all drill notes (BP, fielding) and for
pitching as well.
10 - Top level tool typical of a very high draft pick
9.5 - Professional level tool or a very high-level college tool
9 - Solid high Division-I college tool
8.5 - Good mid-level college level tool
8 - A tool that fits into a college or junior college
7.5 - A plus varsity high school tool
7 - A better than average high school tool
6.5 - A solid high school level tool
6 - A developing high school tool
Top Prospect List
This team is post showcase and combines raw numbers, projection of the
prospect, and the evaluation from our Perfect Game scouts. This is not based on
one skill at the showcase, but on the overall performance and what type of
ceiling the prospect possesses. This list of prospects comes out
immediately after the event concludes.
Top Prospect Team
This team is post showcase and focuses on the raw numbers that the prospect
produced from your workouts. It’s a raw tool or score that is in the top tier
of the showcase you are participating in. This list comes out after the player
reports are completed so all of the event data is evaluated and posted.
The numbers listed below are not based on the 20-80 professional scale. They
are a collection of data based on all the workout numbers from Perfect Game
Showcases during the 2024 circuit, at each age level.
|
Level
|
60-Yard Dash
|
10-Yard Dash
|
Fastball Velocity
|
|
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
|
14U
|
7.71
|
7.20
|
7.00
|
1.79
|
1.70
|
1.65
|
72
|
80
|
83
|
|
15U
|
7.52
|
7.10
|
6.95
|
1.75
|
1.61
|
1.63
|
76
|
81
|
85
|
|
16U
|
7.50
|
7.13
|
6.91
|
1.74
|
1.62
|
1.60
|
79
|
86
|
89
|
|
17U
|
7.26
|
6.80
|
6.65
|
1.71
|
1.58
|
1.58
|
82
|
88
|
92
|
|
Level
|
Catcher pop
|
Catcher Velocity
|
First Base Velocity
|
|
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
|
14U
|
2.20
|
2.03
|
1.98
|
68
|
73
|
75
|
71
|
78
|
80
|
|
15U
|
2.12
|
1.96
|
1.91
|
71
|
76
|
79
|
74
|
79
|
82
|
|
16U
|
2.16
|
1.94
|
1.89
|
73
|
78
|
80
|
74
|
80
|
83
|
|
17U
|
2.01
|
1.90
|
1.84
|
75
|
79
|
82
|
76
|
82
|
84
|
|
Level
|
Infield Velocity
|
Outfield Velocity
|
Pocket Radar Exit Velocity
|
|
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
|
14U
|
72
|
80
|
83
|
75
|
82
|
85
|
75
|
82
|
84
|
|
15U
|
76
|
83
|
85
|
77
|
84
|
87
|
78
|
83
|
86
|
|
16U
|
77
|
84
|
86
|
79
|
87
|
89
|
81
|
85
|
90
|
|
17U
|
78
|
86
|
88
|
82
|
88
|
91
|
83
|
90
|
93
|
Diamond Kinetics – National Percentages By Competition
Level
(Based on 2024 swing data – Millions of swings taken nationally)
-All information provided by Diamond Kinetics
Swing Metrics Rating Table
|
Level
|
Max Barrel Speed (MPH)
|
Max Acceleration (G’s)
|
Impact Momentum (KG/M)
|
|
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
Average
|
Plus
|
Elite
|
|
12U
|
46.8
|
54.1
|
65.6
|
22.7
|
31.9
|
47.5
|
12
|
14.7
|
18.7
|
|
13U
|
47.3
|
55.1
|
69.3
|
25.2
|
34.6
|
50.6
|
12.3
|
15.7
|
22
|
|
14U
|
49.7
|
57.7
|
70.5
|
25.5
|
35.2
|
51.8
|
14
|
18.6
|
26.4
|
|
15U
|
52.6
|
59.2
|
71.4
|
26.6
|
36.6
|
53.7
|
18.6
|
22.4
|
28.7
|
|
16U
|
54.8
|
62.7
|
76.1
|
27.9
|
37.5
|
53.9
|
19.2
|
23.7
|
31.5
|
|
17U
|
56.3
|
65.4
|
80.9
|
31.2
|
42
|
58.1
|
20.9
|
25.2
|
32.5
|
|
18U
|
60.5
|
68.7
|
82.2
|
32.3
|
42
|
60.5
|
22.3
|
26.2
|
32.8
|
|
D2-JC
|
61.1
|
68.9
|
82.7
|
32.6
|
43.1
|
61.5
|
22.9
|
27.1
|
34.2
|
|
D1
|
62.9
|
71.1
|
83.9
|
38.5
|
49.9
|
69.4
|
23.8
|
27.8
|
34.5
|
(The
three metrics that most elite hitter have in common are 70-Max Barrel Speed,
45-Max Acceleration, and 27-Impact Momentum)
Max
Barrel Speed
•The maximum speed of the bat’s barrel during your swing, at a point 20% from
the tip of the bat.
Max Acceleration
•Maximum Acceleration captures how quickly a batter speeds up their swing from
start to impact, and relates directly to the force and torque applied to the
bat.
Impact Momentum
•Impact Momentum is the amount of the momentum in the bat when the bat makes
contact with the ball. It is determined by the barrel speed at impact,
and the weight of the bat.
What other data will I get?
The technologies we have highlighted above give you the cause data of your
swing – they tell or show you what you do in your swing.
We also record exit velocity and ball flight data. This is the effect of your
swing. Increasing exit velocity is key to hitting the ball hard, getting more
hits, and hitting it further. Having batted ball data and 3D and video, we can
start to see the full picture of you as a hitter. From here, we can break down
what you’re doing well and areas to improve.
You will notice a sensor at the bottom of your bat as well. This sensor
provides insight into the way your bat moves through space. The bat is the
final piece to measure before you make contact with the baseball.
Enjoy the PG Tech Cage experience. You will see a number of staff members at
the cage with PG Tech t-shirts, ask them questions. They are here to help you
understand the data and your swing.