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Player Information:

Name: cvn

Throws: R

Bats: R

Age: 43

Height: 5’6

Weight: 235lbs

Developmental Level (based on age): Level 10 (Pro Level)

Player Scorecard: Ty Vanvolkenberg

Rating Scale: 1 (Poor) to 5 (Elite)

Mechanic Category

Component

Fundamentals

Head position

Stance - Open/Closed, Athletic

Stride and Timing of front foot

Balanced at front foot strike

Load and separation

Hip Drive: back knee to front heel

Front leg - Locked or Bent

Hand Position

Posture (Leaning in towards ball)

Staying centered thru swing

Front side open or closed

Swing mechanics

Bat path

Keep hands inside ball

Palm up / palm down

Bat extension thru baseball

Advanced

Head at contact

Back shoulder dropping to much

How long is Barrel in zone

Plate coverage

Rating (1-5)

Coach’s Note

5

Head remains exceptionally still and centered from load through contact.

5

Starts in a powerful, balanced, and athletic base, slightly open to the pitcher.

5

Utilizes a controlled, high leg kick that effectively gathers energy and times the pitch.

5

Lands in a strong, athletic position with weight centered, ready to rotate.

5

Creates elite-level separation (hip/shoulder), stretching the torso to maximize power.

5

Explosive hip rotation initiated by the lower half leads the entire swing sequence.

5

Front leg firms up into a solid block, enabling efficient energy transfer up the chain.

5

Hands load back and up into a powerful launch slot, staying connected to rotation.

5

Maintains a consistent and strong spine angle throughout the entire swing.

5

Rotates powerfully around a stable central axis with no forward lunge.

5

Effectively clears the front side to allow the hips and barrel to accelerate through the zone.

5

A high-level, sequenced swing that produces elite bat speed and power.

5

Ideal upward path that gets on plane early and matches the incoming pitch angle.

5

Hands stay tight to the body, allowing the barrel to whip through with maximum speed.

5

Maintains strong wrist and hand position through the contact point.

5

Achieves full, powerful extension post-contact, driving through the ball.

5

Head is perfectly still and down, with eyes tracking the ball to the bat.

5

Back shoulder works under correctly to get the barrel on plane for the pitch location.

5

Barrel enters the zone deep and stays on the pitch plane for an extended period.

5

Athleticism and mechanics allow for complete plate coverage with power.

Summary, Scoring & Recommendations

A baseball player wearing a blue helmet, white jersey with blue accents, and white pants is in the process of hitting a baseball with a bat during a game. The background shows spectators.

Overall Summary

Strengths:

This is an elite-level swing defined by exceptional power generation. The hitter creates plus bat speed through a highly efficient kinetic chain, highlighted by elite hip-shoulder separation and explosive rotation. The bat path is optimized to get on plane early and drive the ball with authority in the air.

Areas for Improvement:

At this level, there are no glaring mechanical deficiencies. The focus shifts from correction to maintaining consistency of these high-level movements. The aggressive nature of the swing, including the high leg kick, requires precise timing, which must be honed daily against various velocities and pitch types.

Performance Scores (Based on Rubric)

  • Current Mechanics Rating: 80: MLB Elite mechanics

  • Projected Level of Play: 80: MLB TOP LEVEL

Recommended Drills

Drill #1: Offset Open Drill

  • Focus: To reinforce the proper kinematic sequence, feeling the lower half initiate while the upper body stays coiled and resists rotation.

  • Execution: Set up a tee on the outer third of the plate. Take your stance with your front foot pulled back (open). Stride to a closed position while keeping the hands back, then execute the swing, focusing on driving the ball to the opposite field gap.

Drill #2: High Tee / Top Hand Drill

  • Focus: To maintain a direct hand path and stay on top of pitches at the top of the strike zone, preventing the back shoulder from dipping excessively.

  • Execution: Place a tee at the top of the strike zone on the inner half. Take swings focusing on a short, direct path to the ball. This can also be done one-handed (top hand only) to emphasize the correct movement pattern.

Drill #3: Med Ball Rotational Throws

  • Focus: To build and maintain explosive core strength and the powerful separation that defines the swing.

  • Execution: Stand perpendicular to a solid wall. Holding a medicine ball, simulate the load and separation, then explosively rotate and throw the ball against the wall. Catch it on the rebound and repeat for reps.