@Giocastaing2027 22.1
Hand Speed (max)
7/23/25
CLASS OF 2027
C
3B
Giovanni
Castaing
Novato (HS) • CA
5' 10" • 186LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Dudes 2027
5' 10" • 186LBSR/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Dudes 2027
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
1/25/25
17.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/23/25
91
Hard Hit %
7/23/25
98.4
Exit Velocity (max)
5/31/25
93
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/23/25
369
Distance (max)
5/31/25
78
Sweet Spot %
1/27/24
7.26
60-yd
5/31/25
4.00
30-yd
5/31/25
1.68
10-yd
5/31/25
19.5
Run speed (max)
7/23/25
83
INF Velo
1/27/24
-
OF Velo
80
C Velo
5/31/25
1.88 - 2.09
Pop Time
5/31/25
Fastball
77.5
Velocity (max)
4/23/23
70.5 - 75.1
Velo Range
4/23/23
1595
Spin Rate (avg)
4/23/23
Changeup
66.3 - 68
Velo Range
4/23/23
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
65 - 65.8
Velo Range
4/23/23
1918
Spin Rate (avg)
4/23/23
Positional Tools
2025
2024
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)
7.69
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.13
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.8
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.98 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.15
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
98.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
369
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.
17.4935
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).
95.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
352
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
211
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.3853
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).
85.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.5174
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.0
Exit Velocity (max)
93.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
366
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 ProCase - NorCal
May 31, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
98.4
Exit Velocity (max)
89.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
277
Distance (avg)
369
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
North Bay Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
97.3
Exit Velocity (max)
90.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
175
Distance (avg)
345
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
211
Distance (avg)
352
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area
Apr 23, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.7
Exit Velocity (max)
79.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.1
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.
19.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
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.
70.9
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 ProCase - NorCal
May 31, 2025
Blast - Hitting
14.1
Hand Speed (max)
14.1
Hand Speed (avg)
46.7
Bat Speed (max)
46.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
North Bay Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.4
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
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).
1595
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.
22.0
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).
65.4
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).
1918
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).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.1
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Rising Stars ID: Bay Area
Apr 23, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.5
Velocity (max)
70.5 - 75.1
Velo Range
70.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,754
Spin Rate (max)
1,595
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
66.0
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 65.8
Velo Range
61.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,981
Spin Rate (max)
1,918
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Knuckleball
68.0
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 68.0
Velo Range
63.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.80
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.17
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.46
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.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.34
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.79
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
NorCal Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.80
10-yd
4.17
30-yd
7.46
60-yd
18.7
Run speed (max)
0.87
RSI (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.68
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.26
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.
Future Games (Class of 2027)
Jul 23, 2025
Vald
1.79
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.38
60-yd
19.5
Run speed (max)
1.90
RSI (max)
21.3
Jump Height (max)
2025 ProCase - NorCal
May 31, 2025
Vald
1.68
10-yd
4.00
30-yd
7.26
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.42
RSI (max)
18.3
Jump Height (max)
North Bay Preseason ID
Jan 25, 2025
Vald
1.87
10-yd
4.29
30-yd
7.70
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
3.32
RSI (max)
17.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
2025
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.
79.96
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- ProCase - NorCal: Positional Analysis - Sep 23, 2025
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- Prep Baseball Future Games 2025: Team NorCal vs. Team South Texas - Jul 25, 2025
- Prep Baseball Future Games 2025 Workout: Quick Hits - Jul 24, 2025
- Future Games Player Preview: Giovanni Castaing - Jul 22, 2025
- ProCase - NorCal: Positional Data Dive - Jun 9, 2025
- ProCase - NorCal: Statistical Analysis - Jun 2, 2025
- North Bay Preseason ID: Player Analysis - Feb 13, 2025
- North Bay Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Jan 29, 2025
- Preseason All State Top Uncommitted Catchers - Feb 6, 2024
- Quick Hits: NorCal Preseason All State Underclass Standouts - Jan 31, 2024
- Rising Stars ID: Bay Area; Swift Running Leaderboards - Apr 28, 2023
- Rising Stars ID: Bay Area; Speed/Fielding Stats - Apr 28, 2023
- Rising Stars ID: Bay Area; Trackman Hitting Leaderboards - Apr 27, 2023
- Rising Stars ID: Bay Area; Trackman Pitching Leaderboards - Apr 27, 2023
- Quick Hits: Rising Stars ID: Bay Area - Apr 26, 2023
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Physical
2025
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: C Defensive backstop, who pairs aggressive hacks with a solid bat.
Body: 5-9, 175-pounds. Physically strong frame, with noticeable athleticism. Compact build with room for further development.
Hit: RHH. Sets up upright in a balanced stance with a slight crouch. Hands rest at shoulder height with a subtle barrel waggle. Initiates the load by sinking into the back knee as the hands drift slightly, tipping the barrel vertical. Utilizes a small leg kick into a longer stride forward, landing balanced and controlled. Fires hips at foot strike with hands quick to follow, creating strong separation. Stays short to contact with length through the zone, showcasing solid bat speed while working slightly uphill to generate lift and carry up the middle. Flashes pull-side pop while showing ability to drive the ball to all fields.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 93.0 mph. 366' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-80 mph. Quick, compact arm action working off clean, efficient transfers. Shows present arm speed from a 3/4 slot, producing consistent throws on line to the bag.
Defense: 1.90-2.01 pop times. Demonstrates athleticism behind the plate with a one-knee setup and consistent footwork. Showcases soft hands while receiving and is quick out of the crouch. Solid blocking skills round out a well-balanced defensive profile.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-9, 190-pounds. Strength throughout, broad shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Upright stance, minimal leg kick, stays through the ball, hits to the middle of the field. Wears out the oppo/middle gap. Displays power to the middle of field, stays short to the ball with a long follow through. 70.9 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 97 max exit velocity, averaged 90.0 mph. 345' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-81 mph. C: Quick and whippy action, over-the-top slot, hand to ear. INF: Short action, dart thrower, 3/4 slot, the ball has carry.
Defense: 2.00-2.13 pop times. C: Athletic, quick out of the crouch, throws in-line. INF: Fluid with a smooth two-hand gather, soft hands.
ATH: 7.69 runner in the 60. 1.87 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 17.00 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 69.05 Edge Score