@GavinRoot44 -
Hand Speed (max)
CLASS OF 2027
OF
RHP
Gavin
Root
Richland County (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Leathernecks mccdonald 16u
6' 1" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 11mo
Travel Team: Leathernecks mccdonald 16u
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
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Bat Speed (max)
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Rot. Acc (max)
70
Hard Hit %
6/30/26
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/30/26
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/30/26
362
Distance (max)
6/30/26
60
Sweet Spot %
6/30/26
6.71
60-yd
6/30/26
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
6/30/26
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
88
Velocity (max)
6/30/26
87 - 88
Velo Range
6/30/26
1837
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/26
Changeup
77.3 - 80.1
Velo Range
6/30/26
1094
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/26
Curveball
71 - 72
Velo Range
6/19/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
75.3 - 76.2
Velo Range
6/30/26
1813
Spin Rate (avg)
6/30/26
Positional Tools
2026
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.71
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
14.5
Hitting
2026
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
205
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.3853
Hard Hit %
Percentage of batted balls with exit velocities over 90 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.
St. Louis Summer ID
Jun 30, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.2
Exit Velocity (max)
86.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
205
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
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).
1837
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.
21.1
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.7
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).
1094
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).
75.7
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).
1813
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
Sinker
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).
1749
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
St. Louis Summer ID
Jun 30, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
87.6
Velocity (max)
86.6 - 87.6
Velo Range
83.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
Spin Rate (max)
1,837
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
76.3
Velocity (max)
75.3 - 76.2
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,813
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
80.3
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 80.1
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,267
Spin Rate (max)
1,094
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
85.7
Velocity (max)
82.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,749
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Game Performance
2026
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.71
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
67.11
Pitch Ai
Notes
Comments
6/26/24
Root was the number three hitter for Leathernecks 14U and hit .500 on the weekend. Standing at a projectable 6-foot, 150 pounds, the outfielder sets up in a wider base with his hands near his head. In trigger, the right-handed uses his hands to get to a position of loft with an uphill swing path.
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Physical
2026
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.