@_MichaelStrong_ 
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Velocity (max)
2/01/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Michael
Strong
St. Louis University (HS) • MO
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Saint Louis Gamers
6' 2" • 200LBS
R/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: Saint Louis Gamers
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 88
Velo Range
2/01/24
2552
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Changeup
80 - 82
Velo Range
2/22/25
1820
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/19/24
2737
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/24
303
Distance (max)
2/19/24
50
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
72
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
17
Hard Hit %
2/19/24
Positional Tools
2024
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.1
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.9912
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.
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
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).
2249
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.
26.1
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).
80.9
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).
1580
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).
76.3
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).
2660
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
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).
2552
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.
29.5
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).
77.7
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).
1820
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).
76.1
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).
2737
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).
Missouri Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Feb 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
87.1
Velocity (max)
85.6 - 86.9
Velo Range
85.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,313
Spin Rate (max)
2,249
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
76.6
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 76.5
Velo Range
74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,708
Spin Rate (max)
2,660
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.0
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 81.7
Velo Range
79.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,622
Spin Rate (max)
1,580
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
86.3 - 86.9
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,624
Spin Rate (max)
2,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,819
Spin Rate (max)
2,737
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,820
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
2025
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2025
2024
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)
86.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
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).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
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
Game Performance
2024
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.
Vizual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Missouri Preseason All-State: Quick Hits - Mar 28, 2025
- 2025 MSHSAA Team Preview: St. Louis University Jr. Billikens - Mar 17, 2025
- Prep Baseball Missouri Best of 2024: Top Slider Spin Rate - Dec 27, 2024
- Prep Baseball Missouri Best of 2024: Top Fastball Spin Rate - Dec 20, 2024
- St. Louis Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Feb 26, 2024
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Physical
2025
2024
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: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 206-pounds. Tall athletic frame with room for added strength.
Delivery: Uptempo drop and drive delivery. Uses a moderate leg lift before striding straight down the mound into a balanced landing with recoil.
Arm Action: RH. Short loose arm action from a 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Some strikes, feel for high spin, arm side run. T2313, 2249 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. High spin, some strikes, rolling right to left break. T2708, 2660 average rpm.
CH: 80-82 mph. Some strikes, kills spin, arm side fade. T1622, 1580 average rpm.
Michael Strong, SLUH (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Comes set to a tall, square position. Upright balance point. Works quickly down the mound with intent and strong lead leg.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-3/4 arm action with arm speed.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Arm-side run. Quick out of the hand. T2624, 2552 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Sharp sweep action. Above-average spin. T2819, 2737 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Solid fade action. Pronates hard to kill spin. T1997, 1820 average rpm.
ATH: 28.00 max vertical.
Michael Strong, SLUH (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Square, upright stance. Quiet pre-pitch actions. Hands load back into a toe-tap and minimal stride. Uphill, rotational swing path. Looks to elevate the ball. Quick through the zone. Pull approach. 63 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH.
ATH: 28.00 max vertical.
RHP Michael Strong (SLUH, 2026) had the loudest raw stuff on the mound at this year’s St. Louis Preseason ID. The 6-foot-1, 197-pound sophomore pitched at 86-87 mph with a straight four-seam fastball that peaked at 2624 RPM, averaging 2552 RPM. His slider flashed late sweep (-13.4”) at 76-77 mph with considerable spin metrics (T2819 RPM, 2737 RPM avg) to pair. Though still fully harnessing his potent arsenal, Strong’s loud stuff and ability to spin the baseball left a positive impression on our staff following his PBR event debut.