@GaisfordJustin1 81.1
Velocity (max)
7/30/25
CLASS OF 2026
LHP
1B
Justin
Gaisford
Valencia (HS) • CA
5' 11" • 186.5LBS
L/L • 17yr 9mo
5' 11" • 186.5LBSL/L • 17yr 9mo
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
79 - 81
Velo Range
7/30/25
2224
Spin Rate (avg)
7/30/25
Changeup
73.4 - 76.3
Velo Range
7/30/25
1861
Spin Rate (avg)
7/30/25
Curveball
68 - 70
Velo Range
1/05/25
2003
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
Slider
69.9 - 77.3
Velo Range
10/20/24
2033
Spin Rate (avg)
6/09/24
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
1/05/25
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/30/25
342
Distance (max)
1/05/25
45
Sweet Spot %
1/05/25
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
10/20/24
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
1/05/25
23.1
Rot. Acc (max)
1/05/25
50
Hard Hit %
7/30/25
7.03
60-yd
7/30/25
3.84
30-yd
7/30/25
1.57
10-yd
7/30/25
19.2
Run speed (max)
7/30/25
79
INF Velo
7/30/25
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Positional Tools
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.47
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.4
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
342
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
136
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.0668
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).
91.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.9
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).
239
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.1986
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
88.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
98
Distance (avg)
334
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Central California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
84.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
342
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Ventura County Uncommitted Games
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
271
Distance (avg)
341
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.7
Exit Velocity (max)
77.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
310
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.
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.8
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.1
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
66.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 5, 2025
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
64.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Ventura County Uncommitted Games
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.1
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.9
Bat Speed (max)
61.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.3
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).
2155
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.
27.2
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).
69.1
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).
1931
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).
75.0
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).
1812
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.4
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).
1950
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).
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
2179
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.
28.0
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.8
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).
1875
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).
75.2
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).
1727
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
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).
2019
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).
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
81.1
Velocity (max)
78.8 - 80.6
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,387
Spin Rate (max)
2,224
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.9
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 69.9
Velo Range
66.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,118
Spin Rate (max)
1,999
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.2
Velocity (max)
69.0 - 71.7
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,123
Spin Rate (max)
1,950
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.4
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 76.3
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,861
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Central California Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 5, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.6 - 79.3
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
1,989
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.8
Velocity (max)
68.0 - 69.8
Velo Range
65.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,841
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.0
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 76.0
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,778
Spin Rate (max)
1,683
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Ventura County Uncommitted Games
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
80.5
Velocity (max)
79.7 - 80.4
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,157
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
69.3
Velocity (max)
67.0 - 69.0
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
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
77.3
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 77.3
Velo Range
70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,116
Spin Rate (max)
1,982
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.1
Velocity (max)
74.9 - 76.1
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,702
Spin Rate (max)
1,648
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
77.7
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 77.5
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,190
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
65.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,003
Spin Rate (max)
2,003
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.9
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 68.7
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,120
Spin Rate (max)
2,033
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.9
Velocity (max)
74.6 - 74.9
Velo Range
74.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,815
Spin Rate (max)
1,806
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2025
2024
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
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Game Performance
2024
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
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.
7.50
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.
Ventura County Uncommitted Games
Oct 20, 2024
Swift
1.77
10-yd
4.15
30-yd
7.50
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
2.22
RSI (max)
27.4
Jump Height (max)
FUTURE GAMES TRYOUT: Ventura County
Jun 9, 2024
Swift
1.83
10-yd
4.23
30-yd
7.63
60-yd
18.1
Run speed (max)
2.03
RSI (max)
27.6
Jump Height (max)
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.56
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.84
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.03
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.
2025 California State Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 30, 2025
Vald
1.57
10-yd
3.84
30-yd
7.03
60-yd
19.2
Run speed (max)
1.55
RSI (max)
24.1
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.
67.37
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- California State Games: 2026 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 31, 2025
- California State Games: 2026 Infielder Analysis - Oct 23, 2025
- Uncommitted Spotlight: '26 1B/LHP Justin Gaisford - Sep 10, 2025
- California State Games: Advanced Positional Data - Aug 13, 2025
- California State Games: Pitcher Data Dive - Aug 8, 2025
- California State Games: Statistical Analysis - Aug 6, 2025
- Hardy's Hits: 2026 All-Uncommitted Teams (Central Coast/North LA/High Desert) - May 13, 2025
- WEEK 12 GAMES - May 9, 2025
- 2025 Preseason ID: Uncommitted 2026s To Know - Mar 28, 2025
- Central California Preseason All-State: Pitcher Analysis - Jan 28, 2025
- Central California Preseason All-State: Infielder Analysis - Jan 27, 2025
- Central California Preseason All-State: Positional Data Dive - Jan 12, 2025
- Central California Preseason All State: Quick Hits - Jan 11, 2025
- Central California Preseason All-State Preview - Dec 31, 2024
- Ventura County Uncommitted Game Quick Hits - Oct 22, 2024
- Future Games Tryout: VTA County Quick Hits - Jun 12, 2024
- Hardy's Hits: CIF SS Coverage from 2/23/24 & 2/24/24 - Feb 26, 2024
- Hardy's Hits from JSerra MLK Invitational: 1/13/24 - Jan 17, 2024
- Central Coast/North LA December Notebook: Week 2 - Dec 23, 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: LHP/1B Intriguing two-way prospect with well-rounded attributes on all levels.
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds. Firm build with long levers.
Delivery: Traditional windup delivery. High leg kick. Lands short on mound. Keeps tall posture.
Arm Action: LH. 3/4 arm slot. Full circle arm path. Long, loose action.
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Shows some life. ASR is present. T2387, 2224 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. Sharp, late drop. T2118, 1999 average rpm.
SL: 69-72 mph. Sweeps heavily. T2123, 1950 average rpm.
CH: 73-76 mph. Heavy fade. Okay depth. T1979, 1861 average rpm.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.57 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Intriguing two-way prospect with well-rounded attributes on all levels.
Body: 5-11, 187-pounds. Firm build with long levers.
Hit: LHH. Low, even, balanced base. Knees bent. Hands kept behind ear with bat pointed at 3rd base dugout. Low, quick leg kick stride. Loads heavily in back leg. Hands stay back with slight cast outward. Rotates hips quickly with slight hinge. 66.4 mph bat speed with 19 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 88.9 mph. 334' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-79 mph. High 3/4 arm slot. Long, loose release. Okay accuracy with heavy ASR.
Defense: Quick, twitchy fielder. Plays with urgency. Slow, progressing transfer.
ATH: 7.03 runner in the 60. 1.57 and 3.84 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.10 max vertical.
Vizual Edge: 67.37 Edge Score
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded player who does things at a strong level across the board. Collection of tools makes him a very good player who shows polish with ability to continue getting better as he matures/adds continues physicality/athleticism.
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Solid present build that continues to improve with added strength/athleticism to build.
Delivery: High hand set which drops down to belly button then syncs with his front knee in the load portion of delivery. Front leg leads down the mound with small sit into back hip and taller posutre at foot strike. Lower effort operation with repeatability. Solid block on front leg with use of hips.
Arm Action: LH. Full clean arm circle out of the glove with depth down and stays behind the body well as he works up to a high 3/4 release point. Quickness to the arm speed with some recoil after release.
FB: T80, 78-79 mph. Straighter shape FB which can run to the arm side slightly while being able to attack contact with it and plays well down in the zone T2068, 1989 average rpm.
CB: 68-70 mph. SLV like shape with more horizontal action and slight 2 playe depth on it can tighten the offering or adding velocity T1882, 1841 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Decepting pitch with arm side fade and thrown with confidence T1778, 1683 average rpm.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. Taller runner who maintains stride length and body control. Can improve first step.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded player who does things at a strong level across the board. Collection of tools makes him a very good player who shows polish with ability to continue getting better as he matures/adds continues physicality/athleticism.
Body: 5-11, 186-pounds. Solid present build that continues to improve with added strength/athleticism to build.
Hit: LHH. Taller posture in set up with balanced base. Low back elbow with hands set just above rear shoulder slightly above the shoulder and more vertical bat angle with waggle. Controlled load with small forward move and slight sit into rear hip while loading his hands back. Uses hips well in the turn and stays taller in posture allowing his hands to work to deliver the barrel. Direct path into the zone with leverage through the zone and increasing bat speed. 64.7 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 84.3 mph. 342' max distance. Swing is on the flatter side geared for middle of the field line drives with ability to lift the ball out front to pull side. Power contniues to tick up with impact/carry after contact. Doubles hitter with sneaky power potential.
Arm: LH. INF-75 mph. Short quick arm action with easy arm speed and accuracy to his throws.
Defense: Fluid defender who has body control. feet with rhythm, soft hands and the ability to move in all directions. Profiles as a strong to potential impact defender at 1B with potential to play LF.
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60. Taller runner who maintains stride length and body control. Can improve first step.
Gaisford doesn't light up the metrics board with his tools, but he is strong across the board. It's what he can do with all of his sound toolset to perform in game that makes him an interesting college potential player. Yet, again Gaisford comes to a Prep Baseball California event and leaves as a top performer which goes in line with all of my live looks at him. The difference at the Preseason All State event was that usually we are raving about his pitching and while he put together yet another solid performance pounding the zone with his offerings (was undone a bit by 3 errors behind him on defense) it was what Gaisford did with the bat that bested his high quality LH pitching ability. Continuing to develop and improve all over Gaisford posted personal bests across all of his Trackman data including a 92.8 MPH max EV and 342' max distance during BP as he wore out the middle to opposite side of the field with hard contact. In addition he ran a personal best 60 time. Then during the gameplay portion Gaisford collected a pair of extra base hits, first rocketing a line drive to LCF that two hopped the wall for a standup triple and later laced a line drive to RF that went for a double.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures.
Delivery: Hands start high before working to the belly button to sync with front leg in the load portion. Hands separate early but no wasted motion. Works down the mound with lead leg into foot strike with clean easy operation. Lower half clears through delivery with ability to block on lead leg.
Arm Action: LH. Full length arm circle which reaches slightly behind his back at deepest point. Arm speed is solid with loose arm and has ability to repeat. There is some recoil after release.
FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Consistent spin with comfort throwing the pitch both up/down and will work both halves of the plate. T2181, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Softer spinning pitch which works better as cross count offering to keep a hitter off balance. Slurve like shape. T1952, 1854 average rpm.
SL: 70-77 mph. Shorter breaking offering that has more cutter like profile to get in on RH hitters hands. T2116, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Present best pitch with heavy arm side fade that he will throw in any count to any hitter. Feel for pitch is polished. T1702, 1648 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed set up with feet and weight more on back leg and vertical posture. Low back elbow with hands set right at shoulder height slightly deeper. Small stride with front foot in the foward move with a small load into back hip while hands stay quiet. Stays taller in the swing while using his hips/rear shoulder more prominently in the drive of the swing. Hands working down to go up with an uphill path that looks to drive the ball in the air. 63.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 341' max distance. Flashes the feel for elevating the baseball with solid present top end exit velocity and carry which profile pull side HR power.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Smooth easy throwing motion with quick arm and accuracy. Can throw from different slots.
Defense: Easy mover who shows good feet, soft hands and comfort playing laterally/downhill impact potential 1B defender.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength.
Delivery: Closed off position. Leads with front hips. Athletic lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Short high three quarters release.
FB: Straight fastball. Works both sides of the plate.
CB: Sharp vertical break.
SL: Sharp horizontal break. Comfortable working it in any count.
CH: Traditional circle change-up.
ATH: Steady body control throughout.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands away from his body. Angles bat vertically, gets deep into legs through swing. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls.
Power: Consistently pulls the ball in the air.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. Three quarters release across the infield.
Defense: Calm footwork through the play.
ATH: Steady body control throughout.