@candenhardman1 19.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/23
CLASS OF 2024
C
RHP
Canden
Hardman
Lexington (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Pontiac Phantoms 17U
6' 0" • 215LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Travel Team: Pontiac Phantoms 17U
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
2/26/23
13.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/23
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/23
211
Distance (max)
2/26/23
63
Sweet Spot %
2/26/23
7.95
60-yd
2/26/23
4.37
30-yd
2/26/23
1.85
10-yd
2/26/23
17.1
Run speed (max)
2/26/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
67
C Velo
2/26/23
2.25 - 2.44
Pop Time
2/26/23
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
2/26/23
74 - 76
Velo Range
2/26/23
1760
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
64 - 65
Velo Range
2/26/23
1007
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
61 - 63
Velo Range
2/26/23
1953
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Slider
62 - 64
Velo Range
2/26/23
1868
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Positional Tools
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)
7.95
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.25 - 2.44
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.4
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).
211
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
131
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.4
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
131
Distance (avg)
211
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.6
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.6
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).
75.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
1760
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.
23.5
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).
61.9
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).
1953
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).
64.1
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).
1007
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).
62.9
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).
1868
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).
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.7
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.6
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,826
Spin Rate (max)
1,760
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
62.9
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 62.5
Velo Range
60.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,004
Spin Rate (max)
1,953
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
63.7
Velocity (max)
62.1 - 63.7
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,896
Spin Rate (max)
1,868
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
65.0
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 64.6
Velo Range
62.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,084
Spin Rate (max)
1,007
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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.
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.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Rise+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.37
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.95
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Joliet Preseason ID
Feb 26, 2023
Swift
1.85
10-yd
4.37
30-yd
7.95
60-yd
17.2
Run speed (max)
1,782
Jump Power (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
22.5
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
50.17
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Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 6-0, 215-pounds. Sturdy build with strength.
Hit: RHH. Tall, slightly open stance. Two-taps into stride. Hands work under the ball into an uphill path with intent to lift.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 211’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 67 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.25-2.44 pop times. Soft hands, quiet receiver.
Run: 7.95 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Tall and fall, gets to balance point on backside, lands square, balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, works out of high 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, slight arm-side action. T1826, 1760 average rpm.
CB: 61-63 mph. Acts same as slider, slurve type. T2004, 1953 average rpm.
SL: 62-64 mph. Gradual action, slurve type. T1896, 1868 average rpm.
CH: 64-65 mph. Firm wristed, varied control. Straight change. T1084, 1007 average rpm.