The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.01 - 2.09
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.87 - 1.98
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
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
12.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.49
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.43 - 2.58
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
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.
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.
Gates is a versatile SS/C w arm strength and aggressive actions in total. His right-handed hacks play with some feel & aggression with exits reaching 93-plus from an athletic operation. The arm is an above average tool, working 87 across, and allowing for above-average catch and throw skills with an average run time showing now (7.15).
6/11/24
Cam Gates, Bedford-North Lawrence High School (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, projectable build. Hit: RHH. Starts with a small crouch, pre-hinged into back hip. Smooth, leg kick stride with compact hand load. Elbows remain loose. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Quick, twitchy hands. High follow '27 Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 303' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Loose, quick moving arm from a 3/4 slot. Defense: Swift, confident mover with obvious feel in the glove. Easy ball to hand exchangeabiltiy. ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.
3/03/24
Cam Gates, Bedford North Lawrence (IN), 2027 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, crouched stance. Leg kick stride works on-time with a smooth hand load, creates separation at heel-strike. Twitchy hands deliver the barrel on a short, direct path that works uphill after contact. Some g2g strength with more on the way as he matures. Solid '27 follow. Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 318' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Loose, slingy arm action works from a 3/4 slot Defense: Fundamental defender. Quick feet play on-time with the catch, shows soft glove actions. Moves well laterally, shows feel for a quick transfer. Good body control. Actions are playable and should translate in-game. ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60.
6/07/22
Cam Gates, Bedford North Lawrence High School, 2027, IN
Position: SS/C
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an athletic stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short stride. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Cam Gates, Bedford-North Lawrence High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 150-pounds. Lean, projectable build.
Hit: RHH. Starts with a small crouch, pre-hinged into back hip. Smooth, leg kick stride with compact hand load. Elbows remain loose. Barrel works slightly uphill to match plane. Quick, twitchy hands. High follow '27
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 79.7 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-80 mph. Loose, quick moving arm from a 3/4 slot.
Defense: Swift, confident mover with obvious feel in the glove. Easy ball to hand exchangeabiltiy.
ATH: 7.26 runner in the 60.
Cam Gates, Bedford North Lawrence (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, athletic build
Hit: RHH. Starts in a balanced, crouched stance. Leg kick stride works on-time with a smooth hand load, creates separation at heel-strike. Twitchy hands deliver the barrel on a short, direct path that works uphill after contact. Some g2g strength with more on the way as he matures. Solid '27 follow.
Power: 87 max exit velocity, averaged 82.4 mph. 318' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph. Loose, slingy arm action works from a 3/4 slot
Defense: Fundamental defender. Quick feet play on-time with the catch, shows soft glove actions. Moves well laterally, shows feel for a quick transfer. Good body control. Actions are playable and should translate in-game.
ATH: 7.42 runner in the 60.
Cam Gates, Bedford North Lawrence High School, 2027, IN
Position: SS/C
Body: 5-foot-4, 105-pound lean build.
Hit: (RHH) Capable. Starts in an athletic stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short stride. Balanced finish, short simple swing. Line drive approach.
Defense: (C) 2.43-2.58 pop times. Consistent footwork, quick exchange. Capable. Athletic setup.
Arm: 58 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.49 (60-yard).