@chrismargarella 
23
Hand Speed (max)
6/08/22
CLASS OF 2024
OF
RHP
Christopher
Margarella
Saguaro (HS) • AZ
5' 7" • 150LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Motor City Hit Dogs 2024 National
Rankings
2024 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2024 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/08/22
19.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/13/23
6
Hard Hit %
6/13/23
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
6/13/23
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/13/23
321
Distance (max)
6/13/23
73
Sweet Spot %
6/08/22
6.87
60-yd
6/13/23
3.80
30-yd
6/13/23
1.66
10-yd
6/13/23
20.0
Run speed (max)
6/13/23
78
INF Velo
1/23/22
87
OF Velo
6/08/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
6/13/23
79.6 - 81.1
Velo Range
6/08/22
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Changeup
68.4 - 71.8
Velo Range
1/23/22
1489
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Curveball
62.2 - 63.3
Velo Range
1/23/22
1795
Spin Rate (avg)
1/23/22
Slider
61.8 - 63.4
Velo Range
6/13/23
2126
Spin Rate (avg)
6/13/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
Sign in to view rankings 
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
12.7
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3
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).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
224
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.5
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.
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
180
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
81.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
209
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.7
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.3
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1895
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
23.8
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.7
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
2126
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1967
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.8
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1795
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1489
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.7
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 80.5
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,018
Spin Rate (max)
1,895
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
63.4
Velocity (max)
61.8 - 63.4
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,189
Spin Rate (max)
2,126
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
79.6 - 81.1
Velo Range
78.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,073
Spin Rate (max)
1,949
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.4
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 80.5
Velo Range
77.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,216
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
63.6
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 63.3
Velo Range
60.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,848
Spin Rate (max)
1,795
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.0
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 71.8
Velo Range
68.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,556
Spin Rate (max)
1,489
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.66
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.80
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.87
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 Phoenix Preseason ID
Jan 23, 2022
Swift
1.57
RSI (max)
0.79
RSI (avg)
1,310
Jump Power (max)
27.2
Jump Height (max)
21.5
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
71.71
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Top Prospect Games: Class of 2024 (Invite-Only)
Jun 8, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2024 Top Prospect Games: Pitching Data Dive - Jun 16, 2023
- 2024 Top Prospect Games: TrackMan Files (Pitching) - Jun 13, 2022
- 2024 Top Prospect Games: Statistical Analysis - Jun 11, 2022
- Phoenix Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Jan 25, 2022
- Phoenix Preseason ID: TrackMan Files (Pitching) - Jan 24, 2022
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
OF/RHP Christopher Margarella (Saguaro, 2024
5-foot-7 144 pounds, smaller frame with strength and athleticism. Actions involve some effort. (Running) 7.06 runner in the 60. (Offense) RH. Max EV 90. Max Dist. 311. Stance is wider and slightly open. Hands start high and are lowered as he started the swing. Sinks into the back leg with load using a small leg kick stride bringing him back to a square position. Comes up out of his legs some at contact. Bat path is direct, inconsistencies are created with the lower half and body positioning. Contact stayed to the middle through BP rounds with GB/LD/FB contact. (Defense) (OF) RH. OF velo 87. Aggressive to the baseball. High effort arm with some arm speed and arm strength. Throws were accurate and through the cut, good with long hops. Ball has some carry.
Game action: 2-3 2B, 1B
Christopher Margarella, Saguaro (AZ), 2024
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 5-7, 144-pounds. Compact build with some strength.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance with toe tap, bat tip hand load, stays upright, lands hard on the front side. Slight uphill path, looking to get out front and pull. Struggles to get to the ball at the top half. Has some strength and bat speed.
Power: 89.3 max exit velocity, averaged 78.1 mph. 311’ max distance.
Arm: INF - 78 mph. Short and quick arm action with arm strength. Can play on the left side. Arm action has some effort to it.
Defense: Aggressive to the baseball with the first step. Quick reactions and active feet. Slowing actions down some could create a more consistent glove. Some give with the hands when fielding.
Run: 7.89 runner in the 60.