@samschwartz27 21.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/03/25
CLASS OF 2027
C
RHP
Sam
Schwartz
Richwoods (HS) • IL
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Central Americans 16U
6' 0" • 175LBS
R/R • 16yr 8mo
Travel Team: Top Tier Central Americans 16U
Rankings
2027 National
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Best Of Stats
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
10/20/24
13.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/20/24
40
Hard Hit %
6/03/25
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/03/25
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/03/25
324
Distance (max)
10/20/24
50
Sweet Spot %
10/20/24
7.09
60-yd
6/03/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
6/03/25
2.09 - 2.18
Pop Time
10/20/24
Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
6/03/25
82 - 83.2
Velo Range
6/03/25
2287
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Changeup
72.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
6/03/25
1514
Spin Rate (avg)
10/20/24
Curveball
69 - 72
Velo Range
6/26/25
2314
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Slider
69 - 72
Velo Range
6/03/25
2496
Spin Rate (avg)
6/03/25
Positional Tools
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)
7.09
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.11 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
13.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.18
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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
2025
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
117
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.0308
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).
94.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
324
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
133
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
6.4876
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
89.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
84.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
133
Distance (avg)
324
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2025
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.2
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.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
73.1
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.
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 3, 2025
Blast - Hitting
21.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
74.2
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
76.6
Bat Speed (max)
73.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.7
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).
2287
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.
27.7
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).
66.4
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).
2314
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.3
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).
2496
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).
Splitter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.6
Splitter
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).
1444
Splitter
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).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
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).
2218
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.
27.6
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).
70.9
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).
1514
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).
67.6
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).
2391
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).
Top Tier Scout Day
Jun 3, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.2
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 83.2
Velo Range
81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,384
Spin Rate (max)
2,287
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
67.4
Velocity (max)
65.4 - 67.4
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,431
Spin Rate (max)
2,314
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
72.1
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.5
Velo Range
68.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,648
Spin Rate (max)
2,496
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Splitter
73.4
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
71.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,345
Spin Rate (max)
1,444
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 20, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.0
Velocity (max)
79.8 - 80.8
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,306
Spin Rate (max)
2,218
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
64.6 - 70.7
Velo Range
65.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,518
Spin Rate (max)
2,391
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
72.2
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 72.1
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,621
Spin Rate (max)
1,514
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.09
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.
63.85
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Top Tier Scout Day: Takeaways - Aug 19, 2025
- Top Tier Scout Day: Statistical Analysis & Data Dive - Jun 10, 2025
- Underclass Showcase: Pitcher Scouting Analysis - Dec 12, 2024
- Underclass Showcase: Position Player Analysis - Dec 11, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Bat Speed - Dec 11, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Exit Velocity - Dec 4, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Slider Spin Rate - Dec 2, 2024
- Prep Baseball Illinois Best of 2024: Top Average Fastball Spin Rate - Nov 28, 2024
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175 pounds. Proportional, sturdy frame.
Hit: RHH. Bat wiggle, high leg kick, holds leg up during stride, hands by ear. Strong hands, swings with intent through the zone, flatter path, on the barrel up the middle and pull-side. 73.1 mph bat speed with 10g of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 mph max exit velocity (84.1 avg.); 324-foot max batted distance.
Arm: RH. C - 76 mph. Medium arm circle, high 3/4 release.
Defense: 2.09-2.18 pop time range; Works on a knee, gains ground and stays in his legs, clean transfer.
Athletic Testing: 7.48 runner in the 60-yard dash; 26.00-inch max vertical jump.
Vizual Edge: 63.85 Edge Score.
Positional Profile: C/RHP
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Proportional, sturdy frame.
Delivery: Hybrid delivery, controlled tempo, medium leg kick into balance point, drop/drive lower-half.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action, over the top slot.
FB: T81, 80-81 mph. Life out of the hand, plays with carry through the zone. Plays at the bottom of the zone. T2306, 2218 average rpm.
SL: 65-71 mph. Sharp 10/4 action, high-spin, out-pitch characteristics. T2518, 2391 average rpm.
CH: 70-72 mph. Plays with downer fade, developing feel for the zone. T1621, 1514 average rpm.