@samarnold27 
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
1/06/24
CLASS OF 2025
1B
3B
Sam
Arnold
Muscle Shoals (HS) • AL
6' 3" • 195.1LBSR/R • 18yr 10mo
Travel Team: Black Sox
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
24
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
60
Hard Hit %
1/06/24
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
10/04/23
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/06/24
346
Distance (max)
6/18/24
73
Sweet Spot %
10/04/23
7.40
60-yd
7/11/24
4.09
30-yd
6/18/24
1.76
10-yd
6/18/24
18.7
Run speed (max)
10/04/23
83
INF Velo
6/18/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
3/13/24
77 - 79
Velo Range
3/13/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
65 - 66
Velo Range
6/22/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
64 - 66
Velo Range
3/13/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
190
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.3
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
341
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
243
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.7
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.
Black Sox Scout Day
Jul 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.1
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
97.0
Exit Velocity (max)
75.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
217
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.9
Exit Velocity (max)
89.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
152
Distance (avg)
283
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
TPL Scout Day
Oct 4, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
243
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
72.8
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.
Yellowhammer State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.3
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
72.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Alabama Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 6, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
24.0
Hand Speed (avg)
75.0
Bat Speed (max)
72.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.76
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.09
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.40
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.79
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.43
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
69.3
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Physical
2024
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.
Positional Profile: 1B/3B
Body: 6-3, 206-pounds. Longer limbed, lean and athletic.
Hit: RHH. Hands set high in the stance. Balanced with the feet. Simple, compact approach. Hands work directly to contact with multiple line drives. 72.9 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 75.2 mph. 346' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-83 mph. Present arm strength, quick.
Defense: Presents the glove well, solid actions.
ATH: 7.43 runner in the 60. 1.76 and 4.09 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 27.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: 3B/SS
Body: 6-2, 192-pounds. Longer limbed body, lean. Strong look to the lower half.
Hit: RHH. Balanced stance with the feet. Hands set high. Uphill bat path, mostly pullside during his round. 72.6 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 89.1 mph. 283' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-81 mph. Short arm action, accurate.
Defense: Developing actions, has some feel.
ATH: 1.80 and 4.19 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.