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Hand Speed (max)
3/07/26
CLASS OF 2027
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Connor
Gaines
Crown Point (HS) • IN
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Great Lakes Scout 2027
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: 5 Star National Great Lakes Scout 2027
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2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
3/07/26
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/07/26
62
Hard Hit %
3/07/26
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/26
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/26
319
Distance (max)
10/12/24
60
Sweet Spot %
6/11/24
6.81
60-yd
3/07/26
3.76
30-yd
3/07/26
1.65
10-yd
3/07/26
20.2
Run speed (max)
3/07/26
82
INF Velo
2/23/24
-
OF Velo
81
C Velo
3/07/26
1.93 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/11/24
Fastball
84
Velocity (max)
6/26/25
80 - 84
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Curveball
73 - 75
Velo Range
6/26/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2026
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.02 - 2.10
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.33
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.93 - 2.07
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.71
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
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.
10.5
Hitting
2026
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
145
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.5083
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).
89.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
319
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
182
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.6103
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).
80.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
270
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.1854
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.3
Exit Velocity (max)
88.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
145
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Indiana Fall State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 12, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
161
Distance (avg)
319
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
296
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Great Lakes Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
84.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Great Lakes Rising Stars ID
Apr 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
80.9
Exit Velocity (max)
72.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
270
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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.
21.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite Only - 2027 Grads)
Mar 7, 2026
Blast - Hitting
21.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
78.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Indiana Fall State Games (Invite Only)
Oct 12, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Top Prospect Games: Underclass (Invite Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
63.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Great Lakes Preseason ID
Feb 23, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
66.1
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.2
Game Performance
2023
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.
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.65
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.76
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.81
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vizual Edge
2026
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.
63.38
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Connor Gaines, Crown Point High School (IN), 2027
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 145-pounds. Wiry, athletic
Hit: RHH. Athletic operation in the box. Active hand load pairs w/ athletic stride. Shows feel for rhythm and timing, had no problem versus velocity at this event. Swing is handsy and accurate.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 83.8 mph. 319' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. Fast arm works from h 3/4 - OTT
Defense: 2.00-2.05 pop times. Really strong receiver, plays with a high motor and moves well laterally. Hands are soft, shows a fast exchange w/ catch and throw.
ATH: 7.41 runner in the 60.