@piercegritz 
85
Velocity (max)
8/22/21
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
OF
Pierce
Gritzmaker
Woodbury (HS) • MN
6' 3" • 205LBS
L/R • 21yr 6mo
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
81 - 84
Velo Range
6/14/20
2214
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/21
Changeup
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/14/20
1345
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/21
Curveball
71 - 73
Velo Range
8/22/21
1894
Spin Rate (avg)
8/22/21
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/14/20
-
Spin Rate (avg)
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/21
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/21/21
346
Distance (max)
6/21/21
71
Sweet Spot %
6/21/21
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
6/21/21
70
Bat Speed (max)
6/21/21
17
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/21
29
Hard Hit %
6/21/21
7.37
60-yd
6/21/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
6/14/20
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fall League
Sep 8, 2019
Positional Tools
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.37
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.56
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
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
346
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.3
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).
90.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
227
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.0
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 Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
92.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
279
Distance (avg)
346
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
90.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
227
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.1
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.
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
19.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.9
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).
2156
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.
26.3
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).
70.4
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).
1868
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).
74.1
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).
1289
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 Unsigned Senior Showcase (2022 Grads)
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
81.6 - 83.8
Velo Range
79.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,300
Spin Rate (max)
2,214
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.5
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 72.7
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,894
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.0
Velocity (max)
73.8 - 75.0
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,395
Spin Rate (max)
1,345
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
82.4
Velocity (max)
80.2 - 82.2
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,220
Spin Rate (max)
2,106
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
66.9 - 68.4
Velo Range
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,900
Spin Rate (max)
1,816
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.3
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 74.3
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,320
Spin Rate (max)
1,261
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games- 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Jun 14, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
81.4 - 83.7
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,234
Spin Rate (max)
2,172
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
68.4
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 68.4
Velo Range
66.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,929
Spin Rate (max)
1,844
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.3
Velocity (max)
73.3 - 76.3
Velo Range
74.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,231
Spin Rate (max)
2,120
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,455
Spin Rate (max)
1,455
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
2021
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
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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)
69.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.8
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)
82.2
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
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)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
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Vizual Edge
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Notes
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Positional Profile: RHP - Ranked 69th in MN 2022 Class
Body: 6-3, 200-pounds.
Delivery: Starts square. Quick tempo and shows some athleticism. Lands inline and clean down the mound
Arm Action: R. Long arm path, ¾ slot
FB: T85, 82-84 mph. Slight downhill with run, strikes
CB: 71-73 mph. 11/5average break, down in zone
CH: 73-75 mph. Late run, average feel
Positional Profile: RHP/OF - Ranked 69th in MN 2022 Class
Body: 6-foot-3, 200-pounds.
Defense: Stays behind and through throws. Glove stays down and clean
Arm: OF - 72 mph. Fade carry
Hit: Wide stance and leg lift trigger. Hands are in/out of the zone and work up through. Mainly fly ball contact and mid/pull approach
Power: 94 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.37 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Squared start. Controlled tempo and balance. Side step, higher knee lift. Good direction down the mound
Arm Action: Long loose arm path, ¾ slot
FB: T82, 79-82 mph. Some life, good feel
CB: 67-68 mph. 11/5 break, average depth/tilt
CH: 73-74 mph. Fade ation with good hand speed
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 185-pounds. Athletic frame.
Delivery: Balanced delivery w/ tempo. Good direction & explosive down mound.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm action from high 3/4 slot.
FB: T84, 81-84 mph. Arm-side run. Sneaky quick.
CB: 66-68 mph.
SL: 76-77 mph. Tight 10/4 shape. Average depth.
CH: 76-77 mph. Above average fade w/ some sink.
Hit: LHH. Squared, crouched stance w/ high handset. Leg lift and hand load. Solid contact w/ uphill bat path to generate lift. Balanced w/ gap to gap approach.
Power: 92 mph exit velocity from the tee. Strength in barrel.
Arm: RH. OF - 86 mph. Long, loose arm action. Good carry and accuracy behind throws.
Defense: Average footwork and glove to field.
Run: 7.56 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Good build
Hit: LHH. Slightly open and weight started back. Stride with small hand load. Pushes barrel through zone.In/out swing path.USes the whole field with ground ball to fly ball contact
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. OF - 85 mph. Long and loose arm action.
Defense: Average feet and route to field.Average glove and makes routine play.
Run: 7.87 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Balanced, repeatable delivery. Aggressive to plate.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, loose 3/4 arm action. Some effort in release.
FB: T83, 81-83 mph. Jumps out of hand. Slight arm-side run.
CB: 57-61 mph. 11/5 break. Avg spin and depth.
CH: 66-69 mph. Above avg. fade w/ occasional sink action.
'22 Pierce Gritzmaker RHP/OF continues to have a nice Fall League for the Sandpipers. The left-handed bat has good size and frame. A slightly uphill swing that flashes pop with a double to right center. Mid/pull approach and looks to drive the ball
'22 RHP Pierce Gritzmaker threw for the Sandpipers. Loose arm and ball comes out easy . Throws from a high 3/4 slot, Fastball was 75-77 mph with late life. Curveball has 10/4 break at 65-66 mph and change-up has late action to it.
6-foot-1, 170-pound left-handed hitting 2-way player. 7.44 runner. Squared balanced stance with high handset. Small leg lift and hands load down. Short and stiff finish. Mid/pull approach with ground ball and line drive contact. Average barrel contact with 84 mph exit velocity. OF- Feet are slower to field and into release. Good glove and fields through ball. 77 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy.