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Peyton Newman

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Pitching > Fastball

LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
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Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
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Peyton Newman - 2026, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:14 PM, tagupEvaluation > Pitching > Fastball

Agility > Broad Jump

LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
7'1"
Peyton,

Your performance in the broad jump at the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event shows promise, but there's room for improvement to enhance your explosive power. Your current jump distance of 7'1" indicates a solid foundation, but with some focused training, you can significantly increase your explosiveness off the ground.

To improve your broad jump performance, it's crucial to concentrate more on engaging your lower body. This means developing a stronger mind-muscle connection with your glutes, quadriceps, and calves. Try incorporating exercises like squat jumps, box jumps, and plyometric lunges into your training routine. These exercises will help you learn to generate more force from the ground up, translating into a more powerful broad jump.

Additionally, work on your starting position and technique. Focus on loading your weight into your hips and thighs before the jump, and practice driving your arms forward as you explode off the ground. This coordinated effort between your lower body and upper body will help you achieve greater distance. Remember, consistency in training and mental focus during the jump are key. With dedicated practice and a concentrated effort on your lower body power, you'll see improvements in your broad jump performance, which will also translate to better overall athleticism on the baseball field.
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Newman, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:23 PM, tagupEvaluation > Agility > Broad Jump
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LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
7'1"
Peyton,

Your performance in the broad jump at the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event shows promise, but there's room for improvement to enhance your explosive power. Your current jump distance of 7'1" indicates a solid foundation, but with some focused training, you can significantly increase your explosiveness off the ground.

To improve your broad jump performance, it's crucial to concentrate more on engaging your lower body. This means developing a stronger mind-muscle connection with your glutes, quadriceps, and calves. Try incorporating exercises like squat jumps, box jumps, and plyometric lunges into your training routine. These exercises will help you learn to generate more force from the ground up, translating into a more powerful broad jump.

Additionally, work on your starting position and technique. Focus on loading your weight into your hips and thighs before the jump, and practice driving your arms forward as you explode off the ground. This coordinated effort between your lower body and upper body will help you achieve greater distance. Remember, consistency in training and mental focus during the jump are key. With dedicated practice and a concentrated effort on your lower body power, you'll see improvements in your broad jump performance, which will also translate to better overall athleticism on the baseball field.
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Newman, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:23 PM, tagupEvaluation > Agility > Broad Jump

Hitting > Exit Velocity

LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Hitting - Exit Velocity:

Peyton, your evaluation from the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event shows promising potential in your hitting mechanics. Your short swing is a significant asset, allowing for quick bat speed and efficient contact with the ball. This compact approach is advantageous for consistent timing and can lead to improved bat control across various pitch types and locations. The recorded exit velocity of 75 mph indicates that you're making solid contact, which is a great foundation to build upon.

To further enhance your hitting performance, focusing on overall strength development and lower body engagement will be crucial. By incorporating a comprehensive strength training program tailored for baseball, you can increase your overall power output. Pay particular attention to exercises that target your legs, core, and rotational strength. This will help translate more force from the ground up through your swing, potentially increasing your exit velocity and driving the ball with more authority.

To maximize the use of your legs in your swing, work on your weight transfer and hip rotation. Practice drills that emphasize loading your back leg and explosively driving through your front side as you swing. Additionally, incorporate tee work and soft toss drills where you consciously focus on initiating your swing from your lower half. As you continue to refine these aspects of your mechanics and build strength, you should see improvements in your exit velocity and overall hitting power. Remember, consistency in your training and a dedication to proper technique will be key to your continued development as a hitter.
75.0 mph
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Peyton Newman - 2026, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:20 PM, tagupEvaluation > Hitting > Exit Velocity
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LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Hitting - Exit Velocity:

Peyton, your evaluation from the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event shows promising potential in your hitting mechanics. Your short swing is a significant asset, allowing for quick bat speed and efficient contact with the ball. This compact approach is advantageous for consistent timing and can lead to improved bat control across various pitch types and locations. The recorded exit velocity of 75 mph indicates that you're making solid contact, which is a great foundation to build upon.

To further enhance your hitting performance, focusing on overall strength development and lower body engagement will be crucial. By incorporating a comprehensive strength training program tailored for baseball, you can increase your overall power output. Pay particular attention to exercises that target your legs, core, and rotational strength. This will help translate more force from the ground up through your swing, potentially increasing your exit velocity and driving the ball with more authority.

To maximize the use of your legs in your swing, work on your weight transfer and hip rotation. Practice drills that emphasize loading your back leg and explosively driving through your front side as you swing. Additionally, incorporate tee work and soft toss drills where you consciously focus on initiating your swing from your lower half. As you continue to refine these aspects of your mechanics and build strength, you should see improvements in your exit velocity and overall hitting power. Remember, consistency in your training and a dedication to proper technique will be key to your continued development as a hitter.
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Peyton Newman - 2026, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:20 PM, tagupEvaluation > Hitting > Exit Velocity

Pitching > Fastball

LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Pitching - Fastball Evaluation:

Peyton, your fastball performance at the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event was impressive. Your velocity of 78 MPH shows promising potential, especially considering your age. The nice explosion on your fastball indicates that you're effectively transferring energy from your body to the ball, which is a crucial aspect of generating velocity. This explosive quality will serve you well as you continue to develop your pitching skills.

Your good control of the fastball is a significant asset. The ability to consistently locate your pitches is often what separates successful pitchers at higher levels. Your body movement during your delivery appears to be well-coordinated, contributing to both your velocity and control. This synergy between power and precision is a solid foundation for your pitching repertoire.

To further improve your fastball, focus on maintaining your explosive delivery while gradually increasing arm strength through appropriate training and conditioning. Consider working with a pitching coach to refine your mechanics, potentially unlocking even more velocity without sacrificing control. Additionally, experiment with different grips and arm angles to add movement to your fastball, making it even more effective against hitters. Keep up the great work, Peyton - your fastball shows great promise, and with continued dedication, you have the potential to become a formidable pitcher at the next level.
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78.000 MPH
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LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Pitching - Fastball Evaluation:

Peyton, your fastball performance at the LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event was impressive. Your velocity of 78 MPH shows promising potential, especially considering your age. The nice explosion on your fastball indicates that you're effectively transferring energy from your body to the ball, which is a crucial aspect of generating velocity. This explosive quality will serve you well as you continue to develop your pitching skills.

Your good control of the fastball is a significant asset. The ability to consistently locate your pitches is often what separates successful pitchers at higher levels. Your body movement during your delivery appears to be well-coordinated, contributing to both your velocity and control. This synergy between power and precision is a solid foundation for your pitching repertoire.

To further improve your fastball, focus on maintaining your explosive delivery while gradually increasing arm strength through appropriate training and conditioning. Consider working with a pitching coach to refine your mechanics, potentially unlocking even more velocity without sacrificing control. Additionally, experiment with different grips and arm angles to add movement to your fastball, making it even more effective against hitters. Keep up the great work, Peyton - your fastball shows great promise, and with continued dedication, you have the potential to become a formidable pitcher at the next level.
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Speed > 10-20-30-40-60 Yard Dash

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Newman, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 6:47 PM, tagupEvaluation > Speed > 10-20-30-40-60 Yard Dash
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Throwing > Throwing Velocity

LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Peyton,

Your throwing mechanics show a solid foundation, particularly in your approach to fielding and initiating throws to first base. Your footwork and body positioning demonstrate good fundamentals, allowing you to efficiently field the ball and transition into your throwing motion. This quick and smooth action is a valuable asset, especially for infield play where split-second decisions and rapid execution are crucial.

While your throwing action is fundamentally sound, there's room for improvement in your arm angle. Elevating your arm slot slightly could lead to better throwing mechanics and potentially increased velocity. A higher arm angle often results in a more natural throwing motion, reduces stress on the shoulder, and can improve accuracy on longer throws. To work on this, focus on keeping your elbow above your shoulder during the throwing motion and practice releasing the ball at a higher point.

To complement the improved arm angle, developing arm strength should be a priority. Implementing a structured throwing program that gradually increases distance and intensity can help build arm strength over time. Additionally, incorporating exercises that target the rotator cuff, shoulder, and upper back muscles will support your throwing mechanics and potentially boost your velocity. Remember, consistent practice and proper form are key to seeing improvements in both arm angle and strength. With dedicated work on these aspects, you have the potential to significantly enhance your throwing abilities and become an even more valuable defensive player.
80 MPH
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Newman, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:41 PM, tagupEvaluation > Throwing > Throwing Velocity
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Newman, Peyton #7, Wed, 10/1/25, 7:41 PM, tagupEvaluation > Throwing > Throwing Velocity
LW Athletics - Bay Area Baseball Academy Event
Eckerd College Baseball Field
Oct 1, 2025, 6:30PM - 7:45PM EST
Peyton,

Your throwing mechanics show a solid foundation, particularly in your approach to fielding and initiating throws to first base. Your footwork and body positioning demonstrate good fundamentals, allowing you to efficiently field the ball and transition into your throwing motion. This quick and smooth action is a valuable asset, especially for infield play where split-second decisions and rapid execution are crucial.

While your throwing action is fundamentally sound, there's room for improvement in your arm angle. Elevating your arm slot slightly could lead to better throwing mechanics and potentially increased velocity. A higher arm angle often results in a more natural throwing motion, reduces stress on the shoulder, and can improve accuracy on longer throws. To work on this, focus on keeping your elbow above your shoulder during the throwing motion and practice releasing the ball at a higher point.

To complement the improved arm angle, developing arm strength should be a priority. Implementing a structured throwing program that gradually increases distance and intensity can help build arm strength over time. Additionally, incorporating exercises that target the rotator cuff, shoulder, and upper back muscles will support your throwing mechanics and potentially boost your velocity. Remember, consistent practice and proper form are key to seeing improvements in both arm angle and strength. With dedicated work on these aspects, you have the potential to significantly enhance your throwing abilities and become an even more valuable defensive player.
80 MPH
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PLAYERS WAY EVALUATION AND TEST SCORE

ATHLETES FIRST - DEVELOPMENT DRIVEN - POTENTIAL MAXIMIZED
Peyton,

At The Players Way, our mission is simple—athlete development comes first. Every score here is a reflection of where you are in your journey, not just what you’ve done, but how you’re progressing.

These evaluations are built on a clear methodology: skill introduction, understanding, execution, and mastery. Your scores help us—and you—identify strengths, target growth areas, and unlock your full potential.

Keep pushing.

D.J. Wabick
CEO, The Players Way
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Indicates that the participant has just been introduced to the skill or concept and is in the early stages of learning. They have a basic awareness but limited understanding and application of the skill.
2
Suggests that the participant has been introduced to the skill or concept and now has a basic idea of how it works. They are in the early stages of comprehension and application.
3
Represents a participant who is at the stage of understanding and executing the skill or concept some of the time. They are making progress but may still require occasional guidance.
4
Signifies that the participant has a good understanding of the skill or concept and can execute it most of the time. They have reached a proficient level of competency.
5
Reflects a participant with a full understanding of the concept and skill. They are capable of consistently implementing it into their work, demonstrating a high level of mastery.