@sammy_berman 
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/22
CLASS OF 2025
SS
RHP
Sammy
Berman
Walt Whitman High (HS) • MD
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox
5' 9" • 185LBS
R/R • 18yr 5mo
Travel Team: Mid Atlantic Red Sox
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/11/23
21.2
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/22
8
Hard Hit %
9/07/24
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
9/07/24
83
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/22
320
Distance (max)
2/11/23
79
Sweet Spot %
2/11/23
6.87
60-yd
9/07/24
4.19
30-yd
6/22/22
1.81
10-yd
6/22/22
18.8
Run speed (max)
2/11/23
84
INF Velo
2/11/23
-
OF Velo
59
C Velo
1/17/20
2.65 - 2.81
Pop Time
1/17/20
Fastball
94
Velocity (max)
2/27/25
89 - 92
Velo Range
2/27/25
1896
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Changeup
81 - 83
Velo Range
2/27/25
2020
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Curveball
73 - 74
Velo Range
9/13/24
2059
Spin Rate (avg)
2/11/23
Slider
75 - 77
Velo Range
2/27/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.87
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
12.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
10.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.57
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.65 - 2.81
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
59.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
53.0
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.
8.8
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).
94.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.7299
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).
89.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.9511
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).
81.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
218
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.4765
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.
Scout Day: Richmond Braves 2024
Sep 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
94.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 MD Preseason All-State Session I
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
89.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Maryland State Games
Jun 22, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.2
Exit Velocity (max)
83.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Maryland Preseason All State II (Sold Out)
Feb 19, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
224
Distance (avg)
276
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
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.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.5
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.
20.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.0
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.
2023 MD Preseason All-State Session I
Feb 11, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
69.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Maryland State Games
Jun 22, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.6
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Maryland Preseason All State II (Sold Out)
Feb 19, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.7
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
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).
82.1
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).
1896
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.
23.1
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).
63.7
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).
2059
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
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).
2020
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).
2023 MD Preseason All-State Session I
Feb 11, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
83.0
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 82.7
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,950
Spin Rate (max)
1,896
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
64.6
Velocity (max)
62.9 - 64.6
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,085
Spin Rate (max)
2,059
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
74.5
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 74.5
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,068
Spin Rate (max)
2,020
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
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
90.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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)
81.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
Game Performance
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.89
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.20
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.48
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.19
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.60
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2023 MD Preseason All-State Session I
Feb 11, 2023
Swift
1.89
10-yd
4.20
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
0.76
RSI (max)
0.76
RSI (avg)
1,304
Jump Power (max)
25.0
Jump Height (max)
25.0
Jump Height (avg)
Vizual Edge
2022
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.
69.32
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP A 2025 to keep an eye on.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Delivery: Stretch only delivery with some effort. Has a balanced finish.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm action from H 3/4 slot.
FB: T83, 82-83 mph. Fastball has downhill plane. T1950, 1896 average rpm.
CB: 63-65 mph. Curveball has some depth to the pitch. T2085, 2059 average rpm.
CH: 73-75 mph. Changeup has diving action. T2068, 2020 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP A 2025 to keep an eye on.
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Lean, proportional frame.
Hits: RHH. Quiet, slightly open setup. Quick, level barrel path.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 82.6 MPH. 320' max distance. Shows feel for the barrel with line drive tendencies.
Arm: RH. INF-84 mph.Short, quick arm action.
Defense: Soft hands, with fluid footwork.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.