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86.4
Velocity (max)
10/08/22
CLASS OF 2024
LHP
OF
Carson
Samuels
Dayton
Gahanna Lincoln (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hitdogs
Gahanna Lincoln (HS) • OH
6' 0" • 165LBS
L/L • 19yr 5mo
Travel Team: Ohio Hitdogs
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
82 - 85
Velo Range
8/09/22
1845
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/22
Changeup
74.2 - 76.6
Velo Range
10/08/22
1328
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/22
Curveball
72 - 74
Velo Range
8/09/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
73.1 - 77.8
Velo Range
10/08/22
1960
Spin Rate (avg)
10/08/22
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
10/08/22
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/08/22
312
Distance (max)
10/08/22
50
Sweet Spot %
10/08/22
21
Hand Speed (max)
10/08/22
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
10/08/22
21.5
Rot. Acc (max)
10/08/22
-
Hard Hit %
-
INF Velo
84
OF Velo
10/08/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
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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
Hitting
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
212
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.5
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.
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
212
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.5
Hand Speed (avg)
70.1
Bat Speed (max)
69.8
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).
86.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.8
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).
1847
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.
22.0
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).
75.4
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).
1328
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).
75.7
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).
1960
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).
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.4
Velocity (max)
82.6 - 84.8
Velo Range
82.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,946
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
77.8
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 77.8
Velo Range
73.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,960
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.6
Velocity (max)
74.2 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,373
Spin Rate (max)
1,328
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
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
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Game Performance
2022
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
2022 Ohio State Games - Upperclass (Invite Only)
Oct 8, 2022
Swift
1.93
RSI (max)
2.57
RSI (avg)
1,533
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
28.4
Jump Height (avg)
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OF/LHP, (2024) Gahanna Lincoln, OH. 6-foot, 165-pound. (69.8 mph bat speed average). (19.5 mph hand speed average). Starts in a balanced athletic stance with a quick load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, exhibits a simple upward swing plane and high finish. Solid his best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 84 mph; showed consistent feet, a natural exchange, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Showed a loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, used a quick arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing some arm speed. Shows easy effort in his delivery. Had slight running action. (Max spin 1946; Avg 1843). Showed a 2/8 slider with some tight action. (Max spin 1976; Avg 1960).