@Sam_van27 82.9
Velocity (max)
6/24/26
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
OF
Sam
Van Epern
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 188.1LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: GRB Northstar Navy 15U
6' 1" • 188.1LBS
R/R • 16yr
Travel Team: GRB Northstar Navy 15U
Rankings
2029 National
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
77.1 - 82.9
Velo Range
6/24/26
1732
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/26
Changeup
70.8 - 71.5
Velo Range
6/24/26
1318
Spin Rate (avg)
3/14/26
Slider
67.1 - 68.3
Velo Range
3/14/26
2017
Spin Rate (avg)
6/24/26
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
6/24/26
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/24/26
322
Distance (max)
6/17/25
40
Sweet Spot %
6/24/26
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
3/14/26
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
3/14/26
14.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/14/26
80
Hard Hit %
6/24/26
7.16
60-yd
6/24/26
3.96
30-yd
6/24/26
1.72
10-yd
6/24/26
19.1
Run speed (max)
6/24/26
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INF Velo
81
OF Velo
3/14/26
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C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2026
2025
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
13.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.46
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
12.0
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).
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
301
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
171
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.791
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).
89.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.6402
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 Top Prospect Games - 2029 Grads
Jun 24, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
91.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Trackman - Hitting
88.8
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
164
Distance (avg)
301
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
MN Rising Stars ID (2029 Grads Only)
Jun 17, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2026
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.2
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.
73.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.4
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
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
73.5
Bat Speed (max)
68.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2026
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
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).
1691
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.
21.4
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.1
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).
1317
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).
67.0
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).
1984
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).
MN Top Prospect Games - 2029 Grads
Jun 24, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
82.9
Velocity (max)
77.1 - 82.9
Velo Range
79.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,769
Spin Rate (max)
1,732
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
67.5
Velocity (max)
64.9 - 67.5
Velo Range
65.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,066
Spin Rate (max)
2,017
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
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 71.5
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,393
Spin Rate (max)
1,316
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Trackman - Fastball
78.6
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 78.5
Velo Range
77.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,699
Spin Rate (max)
1,642
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
68.5
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 68.3
Velo Range
66.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,951
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.5
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.5
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,384
Spin Rate (max)
1,318
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
2026
2025
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Game Performance
2026
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.72
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.96
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.17
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 Top Prospect Games - 2029 Grads
Jun 24, 2026
Vald
1.72
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.17
60-yd
19.1
Run speed (max)
1.23
RSI (max)
21.7
Jump Height (max)
MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 14, 2026
Vald
1.73
10-yd
3.97
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.0
Run speed (max)
1.36
RSI (max)
21.5
Jump Height (max)
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Physical
2026
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: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds.
Delivery: Standard start, small gather steps, pivots foot, waist high leg lift, back hip coil, drifts down slope, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Long AA, high hand break, inverted w, forearm parallel to ground, pec stretches, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T79, 77-79 mph. T1699, 1642 average rpm.
SL: 67-68 mph. T1991, 1951 average rpm.
CH: 69-70 mph. T1384, 1318 average rpm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 177-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide balanced stance Early hand load, toe tap, small stride, aggressive rotation, consistent swing, level barrel to ball, ground ball contact, fly ball contact 68.4 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 81.7 mph. 301' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-81 mph.
Defense: Prep Step, light on feet, works through ball, fields out front, glove works low to high, uses momentum to throw, average arm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.73 and 3.97 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 21.50 max vertical.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Wind up motion, side step to start into a smooth tempo leg kick. Stays smooth to front foot strike with a violent release to the plate. Stays balanced on front leg, advanced feel for motion.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 delivery, quick arm action with good aggression through the ball at release.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Generates good ride through the zone with + velocity
SL: 65-67 mph. tight rotation, short quick movement laterally
CH: 67-69 mph. Pronates at release, gets a lot of depth ++ pitch
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 180-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Wide stance, hands slighlty above shoulders. Toe tap load, into a short compact swing through the zone. Repeatable swing, stays balanced throughout. Short compact swing with good power, stays level and balanced, showed + bat to ball skills.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 83.4 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-76 mph. Over the top release, + arm speed
Defense: Small steps to the ball, glove stays tight to body, stays compact and gets to throwing position quickly. Throws on target with good power.
ATH: 7.46 runner in the 60.