20.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/18/24
CLASS OF 2027
C
1B
Sam
Ferris
Rochester (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: GBA
6' 0" • 220LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: GBA
Rankings
2027 National
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/18/24
14.6
Rot. Acc (max)
6/18/24
50
Hard Hit %
2/15/26
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
2/15/26
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/15/26
343
Distance (max)
2/23/25
100
Sweet Spot %
2/15/26
7.54
60-yd
2/23/25
4.19
30-yd
2/23/25
1.85
10-yd
2/23/25
18.3
Run speed (max)
2/23/25
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
2/15/26
1.99 - 2.08
Pop Time
2/15/26
Positional Tools
2026
2025
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.58
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.99 - 2.08
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.27
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
12.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.01
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.24
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
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.
10.6
Hitting
2026
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
97.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
247
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
24.0079
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).
93.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
343
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
202
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4976
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).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
302
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.2581
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.
GBA Scout Day
Feb 15, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
97.9
Exit Velocity (max)
87.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
GBA Scout Day
Feb 23, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
83.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
202
Distance (avg)
343
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
80.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
249
Distance (avg)
302
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
Peoria Summer ID
Jun 18, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
68.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.2
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.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.18
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.54
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2024
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.
46.87
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2026 Kickoff Classic Scout Blog - Mar 26, 2026
- 2027 Top 10 Uncommitted: Catchers - Nov 12, 2025
- Class of 2027 Rankings Update - Sep 8, 2025
- Week 8 Games - May 8, 2025
- 3A Watchlist: Teams to know - Mar 20, 2025
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average On-Plane Efficiency - Dec 13, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Pop Times - Nov 26, 2024
- Peoria Summer ID: Positional Analysis - Aug 26, 2024
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Physical
2026
2024
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.
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.
Uncommitted. Strong 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame. Started behind the plate and hit out of the five-hole. Ferris continues to produce for the Rockets as he connected on their lone hit of the game on Tuesday. The right-handed hitter operates from an open, balanced stance with a small leg lift. Twitchy pre-pitch movement. Loose, fluid hands from a pure swing with a slight uphill bat path. Quality bat-to-ball abilities. Connected on a single into right field in the fourth inning. Showed his patient approach as he worked a walk in the top of the seventh. Smooth receiver behind the plate.
Uncommitted, well-proportioned 5-foot-10, 190-pound frame with more time for added strength. Ferris got the start for the Rockets at catcher in Friday’s 8-5 win. The right-handed hitter had a stellar showing offensively in the contest, going 2-for-3 at the plate, and showcasing his pull-side power with a solo home run to left in the fifth. He operated out of an open stance, possessing loose and rhythmic hands, working into a short stride, with a slightly uphill bat path. An overall impressive performance from the sophomore.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-10, 195-pounds. Mature, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Open stance, rhythmic hands, shift weight onto backside, short stride, utilizes lower-half. Easy, loose hands, works uphill and looks to elevate the baseball to all fields. 66.2 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 302’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 70 mph. Compact arm action, over the top slot.
Defense: 2.02-2.24 pop times. Clean, quick transfer, quick first step, body works in-line on throws to second.
Run: 8.01 runner in the 60.