@matthew_gaffney 22
Hand Speed (max)
3/28/21
CLASS OF 2022
1B
RHP
Matthew
Gaffney
Manteno (HS) • IL
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Chicago White Sox Elite 16U Silver
6' 1" • 180LBS
R/R • 22yr
Travel Team: Chicago White Sox Elite 16U Silver
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Best Of Stats
72
Bat Speed (max)
3/28/21
18.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
-
Hard Hit %
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/28/21
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
7.85
60-yd
2/26/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
74
INF Velo
2/26/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72.3
Velocity (max)
3/28/21
70 - 72
Velo Range
3/28/21
1652
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Changeup
65 - 67
Velo Range
3/28/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
58 - 60
Velo Range
2/26/20
1478
Spin Rate (avg)
3/28/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.98
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
11.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
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
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.
8.8
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1
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 I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.3
Exit Velocity (max)
81.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
329
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.3
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.
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.7
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.9
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).
1652
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.
23.3
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).
57.5
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).
1478
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).
66.0
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).
1712
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).
Joliet Preseason I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.3
Velocity (max)
70.0 - 71.9
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,652
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
58.7
Velocity (max)
56.4 - 58.6
Velo Range
56.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,553
Spin Rate (max)
1,478
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.1
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,740
Spin Rate (max)
1,712
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
57.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, lands square, throws across body.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 slot, long arm action.
FB: T72, 70-72 mph. Mostly straight, armside action when down in the zone. T1743, 1651 average rpm.
CB: 56-59 mph. 12/6 shape, gradual break. T1553, 1478 average rpm.
CH: 65-67 mph. Good feel, straight, similar armspeed to fastball. T1740, 1711 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Open tall stance, strides to crouch, short load. Long level swing, pull approach, minimal use of lower half.
Power: 92.29 max exit velocity, averaged 81.21 mph. 329’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, low 3/4 slot, some accuracy, average arm strength.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange.
Run: 7.98 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 154-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, level shoulders, lands square and closed to target.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T72, 70-71 mph. Flashed slight sinking action. Some strikes.
CB: 58-60 mph. 10/4 shape. Breaks early.
CH: 63-65 mph. Decelerates arm action.