20.4
Hand Speed (max)
8/21/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Sam
Ernst
Fond du Lac (HS) • WI
6' 2" • 163.4LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
6' 2" • 163.4LBSR/R • 19yr 10mo
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
8/21/23
13.1
Rot. Acc (max)
8/21/23
9
Hard Hit %
8/21/23
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/21/23
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/23
246
Distance (max)
8/21/23
27
Sweet Spot %
8/21/23
7.48
60-yd
8/21/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
79
INF Velo
8/21/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
8/21/23
78 - 80
Velo Range
8/21/23
2126
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/23
Changeup
74 - 76
Velo Range
8/21/23
1688
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/23
Curveball
69.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
8/21/23
2084
Spin Rate (avg)
8/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.48
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
123
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.6
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.
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
123
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.6
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.
65.9
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.
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.6
Hand Speed (avg)
68.4
Bat Speed (max)
65.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
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).
2126
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.
27.1
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).
70.0
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).
2084
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).
74.5
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).
1688
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).
Eastern Wisconsin Open
Aug 21, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 79.5
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,223
Spin Rate (max)
2,126
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
70.5
Velocity (max)
69.7 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,204
Spin Rate (max)
2,084
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 75.5
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,908
Spin Rate (max)
1,688
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2023
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)
79.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.0
Game Performance
Vizual Edge
2023
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.
75.06
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INF/RHP Sam Ernst (Fond du Lac, 2024) stands at a lanky 6-foot-2, 179-pound frame, and showed well as a two-way prospect throughout the day. Ernst, from a tall stance, showcased a short, compact swing from the right-handed batter’s box. Maxing out at a 90.1 mph EV, Ernst finished in the top half of batters when it came to power, as his quick swing and up-the-middle approach was noteworthy. On defense, Ernst reached 79 mph from the shortstop position, presenting quality actions and a quick arm. To finish off his day, the right-hander got up on the mound and sat in the upper-70s and lower-80s throughout, spinning his fastball at an average of 2,126 RPM. Ernst departed from Sheboygan as one of the winners from the event after a solid two-way showing.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with more fill coming.
Hit: RHH. Tall stance, wider base, slightly closed; simple rhythm in hands with bat waggle in pre-pitch. Easy toe-tap stride that stays closed. Handsy, compact swing, flat path, leverages the baseball, up-the-middle approach. 65.9 mph bat speed with 10 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 90 max exit velocity, averaged 79.1 mph. 246’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Quick, over the top arm action. Played with carry at times.
Defense: Fluid mover, fields deep, quick transfer.
Run: 7.48 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-2, 179-pounds. Lanky, high-waisted frame with more fill coming.
Delivery: Slightly up-tempo, medium leg lift, front hip swings into an across body stride.
Arm Action: RH. Long arm out of the glove into a 3/4 slot.
FB: T80, 78-80 mph. 4-seam action with some life through the zone, arm-side run at times. T2223, 2126 average rpm.
CB: 70-70 mph. Sharp bite, 11/5 shape, locates well at the bottom of the zone. T2204, 2084 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Mostly straight, similar profile to the fastball, developing pitch. T1908, 1688 average rpm.