26.2
Hand Speed (max)
10/18/20
CLASS OF 2022
OF
RHP
Sam
Gossard
New Trier (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Wilmette Waves
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
10/18/20
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
3/28/21
10
Hard Hit %
3/28/21
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
3/28/21
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/28/21
316
Distance (max)
8/09/20
55
Sweet Spot %
8/09/20
7.01
60-yd
10/18/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
83
OF Velo
3/28/21
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
10/18/20
76.7 - 78.5
Velo Range
10/18/20
1941
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Changeup
71 - 73
Velo Range
10/18/20
1298
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
Curveball
68 - 72
Velo Range
10/18/20
1750
Spin Rate (avg)
10/18/20
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)
7.15
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.01
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.6
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
315
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
161
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
8.4
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
177
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4
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 I.D.
Mar 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.2
Exit Velocity (max)
80.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.1
Exit Velocity (max)
78.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
118
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
76.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.2
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.
26.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.5
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
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.8
Hand Speed (avg)
67.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
26.2
Hand Speed (max)
24.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.4
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
1757
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.
22.7
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).
67.1
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).
1632
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).
71.6
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).
1154
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
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).
1800
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.
23.8
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).
68.2
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).
1636
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).
71.6
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).
1298
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
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 78.4
Velo Range
76.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,841
Spin Rate (max)
1,757
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.8
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 68.7
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,758
Spin Rate (max)
1,632
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.6
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 72.5
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,240
Spin Rate (max)
1,154
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Class of 2022 Showcase
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.5
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,013
Spin Rate (max)
1,941
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.6
Velocity (max)
68.2 - 70.6
Velo Range
67.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,775
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.5
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 72.3
Velo Range
70.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,375
Spin Rate (max)
1,298
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 74.9
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,877
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 %
Trackman - Curveball
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.3 - 67.4
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,543
Spin Rate (max)
1,484
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2020
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 195-pounds.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivery.
Arm Action: RH. High 3/4 arm slot, quick arm.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Delivered with armside movement and sink. T1841, 1756 average rpm.
CB: 66-69 mph. 10/4 shape, gradual breaking action. T1757, 1632 average rpm.
CH: 71-73 mph. Straight, with similar arm action to fastball. T1239, 1154 average rpm.
Hit: RHH. Balanced tall setup, toe tap to long stride, smooth load, gets balanced. Line drive up the middle approach, level swing, good extension.
Power: 91.21 max exit velocity, averaged 80.69 mph. 315’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 83 mph. Long arm action, over the top slot, accurate throws with carry.
Defense: Soft hands, fluid footwork, clean exchange, athletic actions.
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 187-pounds.
Delivery: Slow tempo, tall and fall type, high leg-lift, lands soft, level shoulders.
Arm Action: RH. Long action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T79, 77-78 mph. Four-seam type, mostly straight, used both sides of the plate.
CB: 68-72 mph. 10/4 shape, intent to finish down, plays glove-side of the plate.
CH: 71-73 mph. Straight change, aggressive, similar arm speed to fastball.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, hands start in front of face, smooth load, toe-tap. Short, direct bat path, line-drive approach, showed ability to use the whole field.
Power: 89 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 80 mph. High 3/4 arm slot, long action.
Defense: Active feet at times, sets up behind the ball, plays through in rhythm.
Run: 7.01 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Strong, well-proportioned makeup.
Delivery: Low-effort tall/fall type delivery, upright posture at balance point, shoulders stay level, lands square with an athletic finish.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 73-74 mph. Primarily plays with slight action to the arm-side, does get around and cuts it at times.
CB: 65-67 mph. 11/5 shape, tight spin when he gets on top, some feel.
Hit: RH. Balanced setup, wide base, hand drop at load, toe-tap timing trigger. Long and uphill path, elevates to the opposite field at times.
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, 3/4 slot.
Defense: Works around the ball at times, long to release, easy effort.
Run: 7.30 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF
Body: 6-foot-2, 180-pounds. Lanky, athletic frame. Projects.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, wide base, toe-tap timing trigger. Long and uphill path, gap-to-gap approach, stays up the middle.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 75 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Patient to the baseball, long to release.
Run: 7.16 runner in the 60.