@gaardswenson 
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
6/19/23
CLASS OF 2024
OF
LHP
Gaard
Swenson
Wayzata (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 185LBS
L/L • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Pitch to Pitch Millers
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/19/23
10.6
Rot. Acc (max)
3/19/23
57
Hard Hit %
3/19/23
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/19/23
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/19/23
338
Distance (max)
8/29/23
56
Sweet Spot %
9/12/22
6.90
60-yd
6/19/23
3.85
30-yd
8/29/23
1.64
10-yd
8/29/23
20.3
Run speed (max)
6/19/23
64
INF Velo
9/22/20
84
OF Velo
3/19/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
82
Velocity (max)
3/19/23
81 - 82
Velo Range
3/19/23
2163
Spin Rate (avg)
9/12/22
Changeup
69.9 - 72.9
Velo Range
3/19/23
1603
Spin Rate (avg)
6/19/23
Curveball
67.6 - 68
Velo Range
6/19/23
1849
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
Slider
72.6 - 74
Velo Range
3/19/23
2083
Spin Rate (avg)
3/19/23
Positional Tools
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)
6.94
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
13.8
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.20
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
9.5
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
95.5
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).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
164
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.9
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).
89.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
268
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.0
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.
PBR MN Scout Day- Pitch 2 Pitch
Aug 29, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
187
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
94.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
95.5
Exit Velocity (max)
90.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
124
Distance (avg)
295
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Scout Day- MN Millers- Upperclass
Sep 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
213
Distance (avg)
268
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.5
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.
68.8
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.5
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2045
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.
25.6
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
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).
1846
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).
70.7
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).
1593
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).
73.3
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).
2083
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
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).
2163
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.
27.3
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).
67.0
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).
1690
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).
67.3
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).
1516
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).
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2024 Grads)
Jun 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.0 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,157
Spin Rate (max)
2,064
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.6 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,921
Spin Rate (max)
1,842
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
66.4
Velocity (max)
65.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,603
Spin Rate (max)
1,603
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Preseason All-State (2024 Grads)
Mar 19, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
81.9
Velocity (max)
80.7 - 81.7
Velo Range
77.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,070
Spin Rate (max)
2,032
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 67.9
Velo Range
63.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,860
Spin Rate (max)
1,849
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
74.0
Velocity (max)
72.6 - 74.0
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,181
Spin Rate (max)
2,083
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
72.9
Velocity (max)
69.9 - 72.9
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,714
Spin Rate (max)
1,591
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
PBR MN Scout Day- MN Millers- Upperclass
Sep 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
78.3 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,198
Spin Rate (max)
2,163
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.2
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.0
Velo Range
64.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,761
Spin Rate (max)
1,690
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.0
Velocity (max)
66.0 - 68.5
Velo Range
65.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,589
Spin Rate (max)
1,516
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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.
Pitching Velos
2023
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.8
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.0
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
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
63.0
Game Performance
2023
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.
3.85
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 61st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid. Forward step and turn, good balance position, leg swing down, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. Average arm action, slight shoulder tilt with inverted w, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Asrm side and cut T2157, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Average 2/8 break T1921, 1842 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Average action T1603, 1603 average rpm.
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 61st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open with a slightly crouched stance. Leg lift body load with some hand rhythm. Level swing plane, with strength. Mid/pull approach, occasional hard contact, ground ball to fly ball result 69.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.0 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, average footwork. Glove stays low and fields through
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Gaard Swenson, Wayzata (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 61st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Slight hybrid. Forward step and turn, good balance position, leg swing down, lands slightly open.
Arm Action: LH. Average arm action, slight shoulder tilt with inverted w, horizontal elbow, 3/4 slot
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. Asrm side and cut T2157, 2064 average rpm.
CB: 68-68 mph. Average 2/8 break T1921, 1842 average rpm.
CH: 66-66 mph. Average action T1603, 1603 average rpm.
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Gaard Swenson, Wayzata (MN), 2024
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 61st in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Open with a slightly crouched stance. Leg lift body load with some hand rhythm. Level swing plane, with strength. Mid/pull approach, occasional hard contact, ground ball to fly ball result 69.3 mph bat speed with 8 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 80.0 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-79 mph.
Defense: Stays behind the ball, average footwork. Glove stays low and fields through
ATH: 6.90 runner in the 60. 1.67 and 3.87 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced start, forward step to turn, tall/upright balance position, shorter stride, lands slightly open
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, slight inverted w to horizontal elbow, moves to high 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Run/Sink T2070, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 12/6 break T1860, 1849 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Small 1/7 T2181, 2083 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Run/sink T1714, 1591 average rpm.
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hits: LHH. Open, slightly crouched start. Small leg lift and stride. Simple approach, stays short to contact. Contact bat, shows athleticism. Middle approach, hard contact, mostly ground ball result
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Carry with accuracy
Defense: Active feet to start, works around to route, good footwork and glove stays low to field through
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 77th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Delivery: Balanced start, forward step to turn, tall/upright balance position, shorter stride, lands slightly open
Arm Action: LH. Short arm action, slight inverted w to horizontal elbow, moves to high 3/4 slot
FB: T82, 81-82 mph. Run/Sink T2070, 2032 average rpm.
CB: 67-68 mph. 12/6 break T1860, 1849 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. Small 1/7 T2181, 2083 average rpm.
CH: 70-73 mph. Run/sink T1714, 1591 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/LHP Ranked 77th in MN 2024 class
Body: 6-3, 175-pounds.
Hits: LHH. Open, slightly crouched start. Small leg lift and stride. Simple approach, stays short to contact. Contact bat, shows athleticism. Middle approach, hard contact, mostly ground ball result
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 90.7 MPH. 295' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Carry with accuracy
Defense: Active feet to start, works around to route, good footwork and glove stays low to field through
Run: 6.94 runner in the 60.