20.9
Hand Speed (max)
8/08/23
CLASS OF 2026
2B
SS
Sammy
Atkinson
Providence Catholic (HS) • IL
5' 8" • 156.3LBS
R/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
5' 8" • 156.3LBSR/R • 15yr 10mo
Travel Team: Cangelosi Sparks
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
26.4
Rot. Acc (max)
8/08/23
-
Hard Hit %
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/20/23
331
Distance (max)
8/08/23
63
Sweet Spot %
8/08/23
6.9
60
8/08/23
3.81
30-yd
8/08/23
1.69
10-yd
8/08/23
19.8
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
76
INF Velo
8/08/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Power / Speed Score
A simple calculation that divides the athlete’s Exit Velocity Max by the athlete’s 60 Yard Dash time for the given event year. For example, 98 MPH / 7.00s = 14.00.
13.6
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
198
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.0
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 95 MPH in the given event year.
Sweet Spot %
Percentage of batted balls in the given event year with a launch angle between 8° and 32°.
Line Drive %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 10 and 25 degrees in the given event year.
Fly Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles between 25 and 50 degrees in the given event year.
Ground Ball %
Percentage of batted balls with launch angles below 10 degrees in the given event year.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.9
Exit Velocity (max)
82.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.6
Rotational Acceleration Max
The highest Rotational Acceleration of any swing in the given event year.
Rotational Acceleration Avg
The average Rotational Acceleration for all swings in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Max
The highest On-Plane Efficiency of any swing in the given event year.
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
The average On-Plane Efficiency for all swings in the given event year.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.81
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Lockport Preseason ID
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.94
30-yd
7.13
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
3.00
RSi (avg)
1,178
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2023
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
78.93
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Week 8 Games - May 9, 2024
- Week 6 Games - Apr 23, 2024
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 3 Providence Catholic - Mar 11, 2024
- Illinois State Games: 2026 Infielder Analysis - Oct 24, 2023
- Illinois Class of 2026 Rankings: Newcomers - Sep 7, 2023
- Illinois State Games: Takeaways, 2026s - Aug 22, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Infield Analysis - May 4, 2023
- Preseason Power 25 Countdown: No. 11 Providence Catholic - Mar 10, 2023
- Lockport Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 24, 2023
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Uncommitted, currently ranked No. 66 in the state. The 5-foot-8, 156-pound sophomore played left field and batted out of the eight-spot in the order for the Celtics. Atkinson impressed with his overall patient approach at the plate on Thursday. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 with two walks, an RBI, and two runs scored. He has an athletic and hitterish look about him in the box with a level swing path that creates extension at contact, and uses the whole field. Atkinson is a sophomore to continue to follow this spring.
Just like his two older brothers, MIF Sammy Atkinson (Providence Catholic, 2026) carries a natural feel to hit and top of the order upside down the road. A 6.90 runner, Atkinson sprayed line drives throughout his round of BP from a short, simple, and hitterish right-handed swing. Atkinson showed more juice than we’d seen from him in the past, barreling his hardest ball up at 94.1 mph, and his furthest traveled 331 feet, too. Defensively, he’s a quick mover with sure-handed actions and steady glovework that should stick somewhere on the infield dirt moving forward.
INF Sammy Atkinson (Providence Catholic, 2026) is the third Atkinson to come through the Illinois high school ranks in the last handful of years. Both older brothers have a knack for the barrel with power attached to it. Sammy, despite being listed at 5-foot-8, 165-pound, fits the same mold offensively as his older brothers and is a 2026 name to know moving forward. Atkinson, a right-handed hitter, swings with controlled intent, quick strong hands and gets all kinds of jump off the barrel, especially given his size. He creates above-average rotational acceleration and he peaked at 88.9 mph off the bat with his furthest batted ball traveling 322’. The 7.12 runner also played a steady infield, staying low to the ground with fluid hands and quick first step.
Positional Profile: SS/2B
Body: 5-8, 165-pounds. Athletic, projectable frame.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Bat stays through the hitting zone a long time, loose strong hands, creates bat speed and leverage off the bat, hard loud contact throughout.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 82.7 mph. 322’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 75 mph. Plays from multiple angles.
Defense: Fluid hands, plays low to the ground and through the ball, quick first step with range to glove side.
Run: 7.13 runner in the 60.