@MGillespie_ 87
Velocity (max)
2/16/25
CLASS OF 2027
RHP
Matthew
Gillespie
Rockhurst (HS) • MO
5' 8" • 167.3LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Building Champions
5' 8" • 167.3LBSR/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Building Champions
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 86
Velo Range
2/16/25
2327
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/25
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
2/16/25
1798
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/25
Curveball
68 - 74
Velo Range
6/27/24
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
73 - 75
Velo Range
3/20/25
2963
Spin Rate (avg)
2/16/25
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/03/24
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/03/24
320
Distance (max)
6/03/24
38
Sweet Spot %
6/03/24
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
6/03/24
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/03/24
8.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/03/24
-
Hard Hit %
7.83
60-yd
6/03/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
6/03/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.83
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.
11.1
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
320
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
208
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
31.041
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.
Building Champions Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
86.7
Exit Velocity (max)
74.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
208
Distance (avg)
320
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.0
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.
Building Champions Scout Day
Jun 3, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
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).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
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).
2327
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.
27.5
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).
78.1
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).
1798
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).
73.6
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).
2963
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Sinker
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).
2287
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Kansas City Preseason ID
Feb 16, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
84.0 - 85.8
Velo Range
81.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,366
Spin Rate (max)
2,327
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
74.6
Velocity (max)
73.0 - 74.2
Velo Range
70.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
3,064
Spin Rate (max)
2,963
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.8
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.7
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,813
Spin Rate (max)
1,798
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Sinker
84.7
Velocity (max)
83.3 - 84.7
Velo Range
80.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,302
Spin Rate (max)
2,287
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
2025
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
84.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
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).
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)
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
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
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-8, 167-pounds. Lean athletic build with room for added strength.
Delivery: Drop and drive delivey with a deliberate tempo. Uses a high leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing with some recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Short strong arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 84-86 mph. Mostly strikes, high spin, arm side run. T2366, 2327 average rpm.
SL: 73-74 mph. High spin, developing accuracy, rolling right to left break. T3064, 2963 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Developing accuracy, kills spin, arm side fade. T1813, 1798 average rpm.