@mjgaines_ 24.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/02/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
SS
MJ
Gaines
Park Tudor School (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects National
6' 1" • 180LBS
L/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Indiana Prospects National
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Best Of Stats
78
Bat Speed (max)
3/02/24
23.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/19/22
13
Hard Hit %
3/02/24
93
Exit Velocity (max)
3/02/24
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/02/24
315
Distance (max)
3/02/24
63
Sweet Spot %
3/05/23
6.85
60-yd
3/02/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
88
OF Velo
3/02/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.85
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
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).
82.3
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).
242
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.3207
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).
89.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
288
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.0444
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).
80.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
250
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.1206
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)
Mar 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
242
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.4
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
80.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
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.
23.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.8
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.
22.2
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.
72.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.7
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.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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)
Mar 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
24.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
78.0
Bat Speed (max)
70.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State: Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
72.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Games (Invite Only)
Jul 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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- 2025 Spring Preview: Unsigned Seniors - Jan 19, 2025
- Indiana Scout Blog : Week #4 - Apr 24, 2024
- Preseason All-State Upperclass : Uncommitted Position Players - Mar 8, 2024
- Top 10 Uncommitted '25 Outfielders - Oct 26, 2023
- Indiana Scout Blog : Uncommitted Notes from 4/24 - 4/27 - May 1, 2023
- Preseason All-State : Underclass Quick Hits - 2025 Prospect Notes - Mar 14, 2023
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Position Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Projectable, athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Balanced stance w/ hover type stride. Controls the forward move. Barrel turns deep in the zone and works upward.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 288' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-86 mph. Long, loose arm from an OTT slot
Defense: Quick feet that work downhill, soft hands, clean exchange. Athletic
Run: 7.15 runner in the 60.
MJ Gaines, Park Tudor, 2025, IN
Position: OF/SS
Body: 5-foot-10, 150-pound athletic build.
Hit: (LHH) Athletic. Began in an athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a short stride. Developing bat speed. High finish, loose upward swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 80.7 mph exit velocity, average 75.3 mph. 68.3 mph bat speed average. 21.0 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, athletic aggressive footwork, fluid exchange. Solid. Laterally, his movements were twitchy.
Arm: 80 mph outfield velocity. Long loose arm action, high ¾ slot.