83.7
Velocity (max)
10/22/25
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
SS
Sam
Erschen
Northampton Area (HS) • PA
6' 1" • 155LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
6' 1" • 155LBS
R/R • 19yr 8mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
82.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
10/22/25
2039
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/25
Changeup
68 - 69
Velo Range
7/13/21
1785
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/25
Curveball
72.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
10/22/25
2095
Spin Rate (avg)
10/22/25
Slider
68.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
7/13/21
1771
Spin Rate (avg)
7/13/21
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/22/25
82
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/22/25
277
Distance (max)
10/22/25
78
Sweet Spot %
10/22/25
22
Hand Speed (max)
7/13/21
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
7/13/21
13.2
Rot. Acc (max)
7/13/21
-
Hard Hit %
6.84
60-yd
10/22/25
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
85
INF Velo
10/22/25
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2025
2021
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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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.27
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
10.7
Hitting
2025
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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).
162
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.964
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).
78.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
234
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
93
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
4.1596
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.
2025 Northampton CC Scout Day
Oct 22, 2025
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
162
Distance (avg)
277
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
2021 Eastern PA Summer Prospect Games
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
78.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
93
Distance (avg)
234
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
62.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
58.9
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.
2021 Eastern PA Summer Prospect Games
Jul 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
58.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2025
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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).
2039
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.
24.6
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).
72.7
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).
2095
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).
79.4
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).
1785
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).
Cutter
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.2
Cutter
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).
2027
Cutter
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).
80.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.8
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).
1663
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.
21.4
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).
64.8
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).
1395
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).
69.5
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).
1771
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).
2025 Northampton CC Scout Day
Oct 22, 2025
Trackman - Fastball
83.7
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.6
Velo Range
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,093
Spin Rate (max)
2,039
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
73.2
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,144
Spin Rate (max)
2,095
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,785
Spin Rate (max)
1,785
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Cutter
76.5
Velocity (max)
75.9 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,105
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
2021 Eastern PA Summer Prospect Games
Jul 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.2
Velocity (max)
76.6 - 78.9
Velo Range
77.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,885
Spin Rate (max)
1,663
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,883
Spin Rate (max)
1,771
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.9
Velocity (max)
60.7 - 68.9
Velo Range
63.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,552
Spin Rate (max)
1,395
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2025
2021
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
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
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
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
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Game Performance
2025
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.83
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Physical: Lengthy, projectable 6-foot, 135lb frame with wiry actions. 7.27 runner in the 60-yard dash.
Offensively: RHH - Slightly bent, even stance with the hands at the shoulder to begin; utilized a short lift and replace stride to initiate the bat head through a slightly uphill path into the hitting zone. Notched a 25% fly ball rate with the lower half working into a firm front-side at impact. A whippy barrel produced a T78 mph bat-exit velocity at his peak, swinging with some intent and liked to get the arms extended out over the plate to pull the baseball.
Defensively: The shortstop chopped the feet early, showing a taller posture and bent at the waist with a soft glove hand funneling cleanly to the chest. Used a glove tap before releasing from a H ¾ slot with some arm side run (78 mph arm strength).
Pitching: RHP - The righty began off the middle of the rubber with moderate pace in the delivery; landed in-line while holding direction as a H ¾ slot created some run on a 78-80 mph FB. Countered with a small 69-71 mph SL at 1771rpms, and commanded a 67-69 mph CH with hard fade (11 inches HM via Trackman) and a 50% zone rate.