@SamSmude 20
Hand Speed (max)
3/14/26
CLASS OF 2028
C
3B
Sam
Smude
Blaine (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 164LBS
L/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Complete Game
6' 0" • 164LBS
L/R • 16yr 3mo
Travel Team: Complete Game
2028 National
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
2028 State
Rankings available to Premium Subscriber
Commitment
UNCOMMITTED
Player has made a commitment?
Tell us where
Best Of Stats
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/25
12.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/14/26
17
Hard Hit %
6/25/25
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
3/15/25
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/14/26
316
Distance (max)
3/14/26
57
Sweet Spot %
3/15/25
7.23
60-yd
3/14/26
3.97
30-yd
3/14/26
1.69
10-yd
3/14/26
18.8
Run speed (max)
3/14/26
78
INF Velo
6/25/25
-
OF Velo
73
C Velo
3/14/26
2.00 - 2.12
Pop Time
3/14/26
Fastball
76
Velocity (max)
3/15/25
72 - 75
Velo Range
3/15/25
1825
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25
Changeup
68 - 71
Velo Range
3/15/25
1854
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25
Curveball
65 - 68
Velo Range
3/15/25
2107
Spin Rate (avg)
3/15/25
Positional Tools
2026
2025
Sign in to view rankings 
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.12
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Hitting
2026
2025
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.7
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).
199
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.0025
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
154
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
12.9456
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
85.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
199
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN State Games (2028 Grads)
Jun 25, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.2
Exit Velocity (max)
78.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
208
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
80.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
181
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
2025
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.9
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.
19.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Blast - Hitting
20.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
65.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MN State Games (2028 Grads)
Jun 25, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
68.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
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).
1825
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.
24.9
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).
66.4
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).
2107
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).
69.4
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).
1854
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).
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 74.8
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,870
Spin Rate (max)
1,825
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
68.2
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.8
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,262
Spin Rate (max)
2,107
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
70.7
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,904
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
2026
2025
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.69
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.97
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.23
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.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.11
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.47
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.
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Vald
1.69
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.23
60-yd
18.8
Run speed (max)
1.45
RSI (max)
20.2
Jump Height (max)
MN State Games (2028 Grads)
Jun 25, 2025
Vald
1.75
10-yd
4.11
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.27
RSI (max)
19.9
Jump Height (max)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 15, 2025
Vald
1.77
10-yd
4.12
30-yd
7.48
60-yd
18.3
Run speed (max)
1.17
RSI (max)
18.8
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
Comments
Draft Reports
Contact
Premium Content Area
To unlock contact information, you need to purchase a ScoutPLUS subscription.
Purchase Subscription OR
Login
Physical
2026
2025
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 6-0, 167-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, athletic Weight shifts back, quiet hands, big stride out, direct path to ball, ground ball contact. 63.5 mph bat speed with 6 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 78.7 mph. 208' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-72 mph. INF-78 mph.
Defense: 2.18-2.31 pop times. C: 1 KD stance, works towards base, developing transfer, arm works 3/4. INF: Prep hop, gets around ball, presents glove early, developing footspeed.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.11 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 19.90 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds.
Delivery: Stretch only, closed to slide step, some hip coil, lands inline.
Arm Action: RH. Longer AA, hand breaks back and up, flips up high, horizontal elbow, low 3/4 slot.
FB: T76, 72-75 mph. T1870, 1825 average rpm.
CB: 65-68 mph. T2262, 2107 average rpm.
CH: 68-71 mph. T1904, 1854 average rpm.
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 159-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and open stance Toe tap and small hand load, hands are direct to contact, flat swing plane, mid/pull approach, average barrel contact, occasionall hard contact 65.4 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 80.2 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.19 pop times. Balanced off one knee, moves well laterally, holds zone, occasionally late to pitch. Some length in exchange and inline footwork on throws
ATH: 7.48 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.12 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 18.80 max vertical.