24.7
Hand Speed (max)
10/25/22
CLASS OF 2026
3B
SS
Grant
Buchanan
Clayton (HS) • NC
6' 3" • 222LBS
R/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: DPC
6' 3" • 222LBSR/R • 18yr 4mo
Travel Team: DPC
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
7/02/24
22.9
Rot. Acc (max)
7/02/24
33
Hard Hit %
7/02/24
101.5
Exit Velocity (max)
7/02/24
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/02/24
362
Distance (max)
7/02/24
88
Sweet Spot %
10/25/22
6.99
60-yd
7/02/24
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
7/02/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
10/25/22
74.1 - 75.4
Velo Range
10/25/22
1864
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/22
Changeup
65 - 67.8
Velo Range
10/25/22
1850
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/22
Curveball
67.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
10/25/22
2182
Spin Rate (avg)
10/25/22
Positional Tools
2024
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
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.
14.5
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Hitting
2024
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
101.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
362
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
206
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.9818
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).
90.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
335
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
25.4294
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.
Team Carolina Trials: EAST
Jul 2, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
101.5
Exit Velocity (max)
89.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
206
Distance (avg)
362
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Fall ID - Triangle
Oct 25, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
248
Distance (avg)
335
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.6
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.9
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.
Team Carolina Trials: EAST
Jul 2, 2024
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
74.9
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Fall ID - Triangle
Oct 25, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.8
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).
1864
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.
24.9
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.2
Curveball
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).
2182
Curveball
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).
66.6
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).
1850
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).
PBR Fall ID - Triangle
Oct 25, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.6
Velocity (max)
74.1 - 75.4
Velo Range
69.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,941
Spin Rate (max)
1,864
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.2
Velocity (max)
67.1 - 69.9
Velo Range
63.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,276
Spin Rate (max)
2,182
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
67.8
Velocity (max)
65.0 - 67.8
Velo Range
62.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,219
Spin Rate (max)
1,850
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Pitching Velos
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
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- Summer Review: 100mph Exit Velocity - Oct 16, 2024
- Summer Review: Team NC Athletic Testing Leaders - Oct 14, 2024
- 2026 Rankings Spotlight: Grant Buchanan - Oct 4, 2024
- Summer Review: Team NC Offensive Leaders - Sep 30, 2024
- 2026 Rankings - New Names to Know - Sep 16, 2024
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- Team Carolina Trials East: Athletic Testing Leaders - Jul 19, 2024
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- Team Carolina Trials: East - Trackman Hitting Leaders - Jul 11, 2024
- Team Carolina Trials: East - Stat Leaderboard - Jul 8, 2024
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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: 3B/SS
Body: 6-3, 222-pounds. Strongth Proportional, Athletic
Hit: RHH
Power: 102 max exit velocity, averaged 89.9 mph. 362' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-85 mph.
ATH: 6.99 runner in the 60. 29.30 max vertical.