@GioTafalla2027 22.7
Hand Speed (max)
6/11/24
CLASS OF 2027
3B
C
Giovanni
Tafalla
Willow Spring (HS) • NC
6' 0" • 205LBS
S/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Central 16U Scout
6' 0" • 205LBS
S/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Canes Central 16U Scout
Rankings
2027 National
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2027 State
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Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
7/25/23
14
Rot. Acc (max)
6/11/24
25
Hard Hit %
10/11/23
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/11/23
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/11/23
327
Distance (max)
6/11/24
67
Sweet Spot %
10/11/23
7.83
60-yd
6/11/24
4.32
30-yd
7/25/23
1.85
10-yd
7/25/23
17.8
Run speed (max)
6/11/24
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
70
C Velo
6/11/24
2.19 - 2.37
Pop Time
6/11/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.19 - 2.37
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.43
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
327
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.
33.262
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).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
173
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.5946
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.
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.8
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Scout Day 2023: C35 Baseball
Oct 11, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
198
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
JFG Workout NY/PA/CAR/CO
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
136
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.3
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.
21.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
68.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
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.
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
68.1
Bat Speed (max)
58.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
JFG Workout NY/PA/CAR/CO
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.88
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.38
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.83
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.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.32
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.91
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
NC/SC Border Battle (Invite-Only)
Jun 11, 2024
Swift
1.88
10-yd
4.38
30-yd
7.83
60-yd
17.8
Run speed (max)
2.21
RSI (max)
24.0
Jump Height (max)
Vizual Edge
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Physical
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.
Positional Profile: C/2B
Body: 5-11, 183-pounds. Average build. Youthful look.
Hit: SH. LH - Tall. Slightly open. Feet just outside shoulders. Hands work off and above the back shoulder. Neutral barrel. Average to above stride. Early lift with slow tempo to the stride. Natural load in the hands. Sinks slightly into the back side. Good rhythm. Athletic finish. RH - Similar pre-pitch setup with feet and hands. Stride is a bit more up tempo. Fights the pre-pitch rhythm a bit. Natural launch and finish. LH - Stable head. Whip through the zone. Natural loft with good bat speed. Slight pull emphasis. RH - Average bat speed. Flat path. Gap to gap approach. 58.3 mph bat speed with 8 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 78.0 mph. 327' max distance. Good strength levels from both sides. Solid barrel feel from both sides. Left handed swing is more rhythmic with higher power potential.
Arm: RH. C-70 mph. Exchanges across the chest. Short arm action working to an exageratted over-the-top release. Average arm speed. Solid accuracy. Average carry.
Defense: 2.19-2.37 pop times. Average bend in hips. Hip action can hamper hand action. Average feet. Willing blocker and communicater.
ATH: 7.83 runner in the 60. 1.88 and 4.38 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. 24.00 max vertical.