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
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.
Current Mechanics Rating: 80: MLB Elite mechanics
Projected Level of Play: 80: MLB TOP LEVEL
Performance Scores (Based on Rubric)
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.