@MichaelRusso26 21.5
Hand Speed (max)
2/16/21
CLASS OF 2022
C
SS
Michael
Russo
John Jay (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Northeast pride
5' 10" • 180LBS
L/R • 21yr
Travel Team: Northeast pride
Rankings
2022 National
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Best Of Stats
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/28/21
24.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/23/20
-
Hard Hit %
89
Exit Velocity (max)
7/23/20
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/16/21
277
Distance (max)
6/28/21
56
Sweet Spot %
6/28/21
7.34
60-yd
7/23/20
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
84
INF Velo
2/16/21
-
OF Velo
77
C Velo
2/16/21
1.91 - 2.01
Pop Time
2/16/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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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
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.91 - 2.05
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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.
12.1
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Position
7.46
60-yard
1.99 - 2.05
Pop Time
81
INF Velo
73
C Velo
86
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
2021 Preseason All-State - Downstate (9AM Session)
Feb 16, 2021
Position
7.46
60-yard
1.91 - 2.01
Pop Time
84
INF Velo
77
C Velo
88
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
277
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
143
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.2574
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
158
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Downstate (9AM Session)
Feb 16, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.4
Exit Velocity (max)
83.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
132
Distance (avg)
264
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.8
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.
21.1
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.
67.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.2
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.
2021 NYS Games (Session 1)
Jun 28, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Downstate (9AM Session)
Feb 16, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
69.7
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Northeast Pride / All Stars Scout Day
Jul 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
21.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
67.5
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
57.77
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Physical: Strong, athletic 5-foot-10, 180lb frame with feel for his body. 7.46 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: LHH - Loose, even setup as the hands showed rhythm slotted lower at the shoulder. Utilized a short lift and replace stride with a mature operation, landing in-line and initiating through a flat, adjustable path into the hitting zone. Good usage of the top hand, playing direct and inside the baseball producing consistent line drive contact to the middle of the field (33% line drive rate via Trackman). Notched a T86 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak, working up to a 277 foot batted ball distance with singles power at the moment. Prototypical top of the order type skillset with low swing/miss rates and some finesse, finding barrels.
Defensively: The primary backstop demonstrated a lower, narrow stance at traditional in the crouch; received softly on the corners, absorbing the ball into the pocket. Pop times ranged from 1.99-2.05 with good, replaceable footwork and a quick trigger from a shorter, H ¾ slot (73 mph arm, accurate). Then slid over to the middle infield, bouncing the feet in anticipation at the “prep step” and gained ground downhill over the front-side. Came and got it, shuffling at a low posture, and releasing from H ¾ slot to the target (81 mph arm, positional flexibility available).
Physical: 5-foot-10, 180 lb strong, athletic build. 7.34 runner in the 60.
Offensively: Wide, slightly open stance, hands have some waggle starting back and in to the shoulder; low leg lift back to even as the front shoulder turns in pushing the hands back and back elbow up creating barrel tilt; strong effort from the lower half hitting into a stiff front side; swing is direct to contact with whip through the zone to a slight uphill to hand finish yielding hard line drives through the big part of the field with a peak exit velo of 89 MPH per Trackman.
Defensively: C- Low to the ground, balanced set up; straight line foot work with quick catch and release ability; arm action is quick from behind the ear with strong accurate throws. C 77 MPH. INF- Athletic foot work with good rhythm through the ball; glove is soft with quick, clean transfers and has the ability to throw from multiple arm angles while making the play on the run. INF: 84 MPH