78
Velocity (max)
6/17/25
CLASS OF 2029
RHP
OF
Sam
Van Epern
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Northstar Navy 14U
6' 0" • 165LBS
R/R • 15yr 4mo
Travel Team: GRB Northstar Navy 14U
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76 - 77
Velo Range
6/17/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
67 - 69
Velo Range
6/17/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
65 - 67
Velo Range
6/17/25
-
Spin Rate (avg)
89.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/17/25
83.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/17/25
322
Distance (max)
6/17/25
38
Sweet Spot %
6/17/25
7.46
60-yd
6/17/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
76
OF Velo
6/17/25
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
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)
7.46
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
2025
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 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
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2025
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
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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.