21.1
Hand Speed (max)
2/22/25
CLASS OF 2026
C
3B
Josiah
Saladyga
New Fairfield (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: CT Rangers
5' 9" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 1mo
Travel Team: CT Rangers
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Best Of Stats
81.5
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/25
13.4
Rot. Acc (max)
3/02/24
82
Hard Hit %
2/22/25
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/22/25
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/22/25
356
Distance (max)
3/08/25
91
Sweet Spot %
2/22/25
7.58
60-yd
3/08/25
4.35
30-yd
2/22/25
1.93
10-yd
2/22/25
17.8
Run speed (max)
2/22/25
79
INF Velo
3/08/25
-
OF Velo
76
C Velo
6/09/24
1.88 - 2.04
Pop Time
3/08/25
Positional Tools
2025
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.88 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.84
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.95 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.55
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.12 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.2
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).
96.2
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).
356
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
228
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6188
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).
94.0
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).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
229
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.8422
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).
87.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
225
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.2845
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.
Scout Day: CT Rangers 3.8.25
Mar 8, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
356
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2025 Southern New England Preseason All-State 2.22.25 (Invite Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.2
Exit Velocity (max)
92.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
272
Distance (avg)
351
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2024 Southern New England Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
229
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Rangers 9.20.23
Sep 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
225
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
81.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.3
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.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.7
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.
Scout Day: CT Rangers 3.8.25
Mar 8, 2025
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
78.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2025 Southern New England Preseason All-State 2.22.25 (Invite Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
81.5
Bat Speed (max)
76.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 New England TPG Trials 6.9.24
Jun 9, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.0
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2024 Southern New England Preseason ID
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
80.3
Bat Speed (max)
73.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Rangers 9.20.23
Sep 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.5
Hand Speed (max)
17.0
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
71.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.93
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.35
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.58
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2025 Southern New England Preseason All-State 2 - Top Statistical Performers - Feb 24, 2025
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 4, 2024
- Results From 2024 Southern New England Preseason ID - Mar 4, 2024
- 2023 Scout Day: CT Rangers - Quick Hits - Sep 26, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Rangers - Sep 25, 2023
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5-foot-9, 220-pound right-handed hitting catcher and corner infielder. The skill set behind the dish is solid, throwing 74 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.88. The feet work quickly and he showed a simple release. The approach in the infield was appropriate, throwing 79 mph with a good feel for the glove. The bat had an exit velocity of 94 mph. The setup at the dish was tall in posture and the feet were set evenly. The hands work well with the barrel as the path is slightly uphill to contact.
5-foot-9, 230-pound right-handed hitting catcher and corner infielder. The skill set behind the dish is good, throwing 75 mph down to second base with a pop time of 1.96. The transfer and feet are both solid, as he gets rid of it quickly. The bat has an exit velocity of 96 mph. The setup at the dish is athletic in base and he stays in his legs. The path is simple and shows power potential. He is a player to keep an eye on .
Scouting Report: 5-foot-9, 225-pound, solid, thick athletic frame. Showed very well on both sides of the field. At the plate, has lift and leverage to the swing. An open stance, higher relaxed hands. Level to up path creating back spin to the baseball. The exit velocity was clocked at 87 mph. Behind the plate moves very well, hands are strong and sticks the pitch. The pop time was at 2.0-2.10, all throws on the bag. The arm shows strength at 76 mph.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 76 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.84