Future Games Trials: Panhandle - Data Dive
May 28, 2024
The Future Games Trials: Panhandle took place Saturday, May 25 at South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The event featured players from the 2025-2028 classes participating in a pro-style workout and bullpens in front of the PBR Florida Scouting Staff.
Inside today’s Data Dive, we will highlight the players with top metrics per Trackman, Blast, and Swift.
On Monday, we broke down the stat leaders from the more traditional categories in our Statistical Leaderboards. Today, we will take an even closer look at the players in attendance with the help of our tech partners, broken down by the categories and leaderboards below.
Pitchers
FASTBALL
MAX VELOCITY (MPH)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 88.9 mph |
2 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 87.2 mph |
3 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 86.5 mph |
4 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 83.0 mph |
5 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 82.6 mph |
SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (avg) |
1 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 2191 rpm |
2 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 2149 rpm |
3 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 2125 rpm |
4 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 1998 rpm |
5 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 1987 rpm |
Spin Rate: This metric calculates the rate of spin on the baseball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). Historical data shows that high-spin fastballs lessen the impact of gravity, allowing for more ‘rise’ (or less fall, in other words) as it carries through the zone. Low-spin fastballs typically indicate the pitch has greater horizontal action, often making it tougher to square up, but generally easier to make contact with, leading to more ground balls, while high-spin fastballs show a correlation with swings and misses.
SPIN EFFICIENCY% (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Efficiency % (avg) |
1 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 93 % |
2 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 93 % |
3 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 93 % |
4 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 90 % |
5 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 87 % |
Spin Efficiency: This metric is the percentage of the raw spin rate that directly impacts pitch movement; so while raw spin is measured by revolutions per minute (rpm), spin efficiency is the ratio of true spin divided by raw spin. It’s important to understand that more is not always better when it comes to spin efficiency. The optimal spin efficiency on a pitch depends on the pitch type and should be understood in the context of a pitcher’s entire arsenal. Regarding the true four-seam fastball, a spin efficiency close to 100 percent is preferable, indicating that nearly all the backspin generated on the ball as it leaves the pitcher’s hand is contributing to the “riding” action the pitch has as it enters and exits the strike zone, making it especially effective in the upper third of the strike zone.
INDUCED VERTICAL BREAK (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | IVB (avg) |
1 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 19.8 in |
2 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 19.0 in |
3 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 17.5 in |
4 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 17.4 in |
5 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 16.9 in |
Induced Vertical Break: Used in short form as "IVB," this metric is most important on fastballs for creating rise and on curveballs for creating depth – it can also have some use when measuring sliders and cutters as well. Sliders tend to be closer to zero inches while cutters are generally between 5 and 15 inches. Usually fastballs and curveballs with large IVB have higher spin efficiencies as well. Sliders generally have very little (closer to zero) IVB and very low spin efficiency. You could also categorize IVB into spin rate as this is part of the “useful movement” you’re looking for. IVB is also a huge part of the vertical approach angle.
HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 16.3 |
2 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 14.7 |
3 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | -12.6 |
4 | Jackson Ross | FL | J.R. ARNOLD | 2027 | LHP | -11.1 |
5 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 8.6 |
Horizontal Break: Outlined on TrackMan’s own website: “... horizontal movement is measured in inches between where the pitch actually crosses the front of home plate side-wise, and where it would have crossed home plate side-wise if had it traveled in a perfectly straight line from release. A positive number means the break was to the right from the pitcher’s perspective, while a negative number means the break was to the left from the pitcher’s perspective.”
CURVEBALL
SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (avg) |
1 | Jackson Ross | FL | J.R. ARNOLD | 2027 | LHP | 2444 rpm |
2 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 2347 rpm |
3 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 2347 rpm |
4 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 2272 rpm |
5 | Drew Igou | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 1B | 2161 rpm |
INDUCED VERTICAL BREAK (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | IVB (avg) |
1 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | -11.5 in |
2 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | -9.8 in |
3 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | -6.8 in |
4 | Drew Igou | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 1B | 4.2 in |
5 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | -3.0 in |
HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 16.5 |
2 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | -13.1 |
3 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | -12.9 |
4 | Carter Hawk | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2028 | 3B | -11.5 |
5 | Drew Igou | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 1B | -11.2 |
SLIDER
SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (avg) |
1 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 2349 |
2 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 2270 |
3 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 1950 |
4 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 1794 |
5 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 1304 |
INDUCED VERTICAL BREAK (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | IVB (avg) |
1 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 10.1 in |
2 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 4.2 in |
3 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 3.4 in |
4 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 0.3 in |
5 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 0.2 in |
HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | -14.4 |
2 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 11.5 |
3 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 5.2 |
4 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 1.9 |
5 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | -1.5 |
CHANGEUP
SPIN RATE (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (avg) |
1 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 2036 rpm |
2 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 1954 rpm |
3 | Drew Igou | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 1B | 1817 rpm |
4 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 1790 rpm |
5 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 1589 rpm |
HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | HM (avg) |
1 | Gabriel Mercado | FL | PENSACOLA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 21.4 |
2 | Reilly Six | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | RHP | 17.7 |
3 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 13.9 |
4 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 12.6 |
5 | Carter Hawk | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2028 | 3B | 12.5 |
Hitters
SWIFT ATHLETIC TESTING
60-YARD DASH
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 60-yd |
1 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 6.65 s |
2 | Maddox Bozeman | FL | Calvary Christian | 2025 | SS | 6.93 s |
3 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 7.02 s |
^ | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 7.02 s |
4 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 7.10 s |
5 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 7.11 s |
6 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 7.14 s |
7 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 7.29 s |
8 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 7.38 s |
9 | Drew Igou | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2027 | 1B | 7.41 s |
10 | Clayton Gerrell | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2028 | C | 7.74 s |
10-YARD SPLIT
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | 10-yd |
1 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 1.69 s |
2 | Maddox Bozeman | FL | Calvary Christian | 2025 | SS | 1.71 s |
^ | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 1.71 s |
^ | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 1.71 s |
3 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 1.76 s |
4 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 1.77 s |
5 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 1.78 s |
Traditionally, the 60-yard dash has been the in-event standard to help measure a player's speed tool. While the measurement still has its utility, the 10-yard split has started to become more and more applicable in determining the player's burst and reaction time in-game, whether that's in the outfield or on the basepaths.
TRACKMAN HITTING
EXIT VELOCITY (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (max) |
1 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 100.8 mph |
2 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 98.5 mph |
3 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 96.4 mph |
4 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 96.1 mph |
5 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 95.6 mph |
6 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 94.1 mph |
7 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 93.8 mph |
8 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 93.7 mph |
9 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 93.1 mph |
10 | Kingston Schilling | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 1B | 90.2 mph |
EXIT VELOCITY (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Exit Velocity (avg) |
1 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 90.6 mph |
2 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 88.8 mph |
3 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 87.3 mph |
4 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 86.4 mph |
5 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 86.0 mph |
6 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 85.7 mph |
7 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 85.5 mph |
8 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 84.2 mph |
9 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 83.4 mph |
10 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 82.4 mph |
Exit Velocity: This metric measures the speed of the ball, measured in miles per hour, as it comes off the bat at the moment of contact.
BATTED BALL DISTANCE (MAX)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Distance (max) |
1 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 361 ft |
2 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 360 ft |
3 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 357 ft |
4 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 352 ft |
5 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 347 ft |
6 | Kingston Schilling | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 1B | 343 ft |
7 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 336 ft |
8 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 335 ft |
9 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 331 ft |
10 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 330 ft |
SWEET SPOT%
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Sweet Spot % |
1 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 81 % |
2 | Jackson Ross | FL | J.R. ARNOLD | 2027 | LHP | 77 % |
3 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 75 % |
4 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 68 % |
5 | Maddox Bozeman | FL | Calvary Christian | 2025 | SS | 64 % |
Sweet Spot percentage: This metric is determined by how often the player produces a batted ball during the session with a launch angle between 8 to 32 degrees.
BLAST MOTION
HAND SPEED (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Hand Speed (avg) |
1 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 24.2 mph |
2 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 23.8 mph |
3 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 23.1 mph |
4 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 22.5 mph |
5 | Jackson Ross | FL | J.R. ARNOLD | 2027 | LHP | 22.0 mph |
6 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 21.9 mph |
7 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 21.9 mph |
8 | Maddox Bozeman | FL | Calvary Christian | 2025 | SS | 21.2 mph |
9 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 21.2 mph |
10 | Carter Hawk | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2028 | 3B | 20.8 mph |
Hand Speed: The observed speed as measured on the handle of the bat (measured six inches from the knob of the bat). Peak Hand Speed will occur prior to the moment of impact, very close to the commit time in the swing when the wrists unhinge.
BAT SPEED (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Bat Speed (avg) |
1 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 75.5 mph |
2 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 72.8 mph |
3 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 72.2 mph |
4 | Deacon Avery | FL | NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | SS | 71.8 mph |
5 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 71.8 mph |
6 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 70.8 mph |
7 | Jace Cunningham | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | RHP | 68.3 mph |
8 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 67.8 mph |
9 | Reed Rhodes | FL | Pensacola Catholic | 2026 | 1B | 67.4 mph |
10 | Kingston Schilling | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 1B | 67.3 mph |
Bat Speed: The observed speed of the sweet spot of the bat at impact. The sweet spot of the bat is measured six inches from the tip of the bat.
ROTATIONAL ACCELERATION (AVG.)
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Rot. Acc (avg) |
1 | Jackson Perkins | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 23.2 g |
2 | Travis Eichelberger | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2025 | OF | 22.9 g |
3 | Nicholas Baxley | FL | Jay High School | 2026 | 1B | 22.2 g |
4 | Maddox Bozeman | FL | Calvary Christian | 2025 | SS | 17.8 g |
5 | Cole Dennis | FL | Bishop Kenny | 2026 | C | 16.7 g |
6 | Carter Hawk | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2028 | 3B | 14.4 g |
7 | Kingston Schilling | FL | SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL | 2026 | 1B | 12.2 g |
8 | Gavin Jerkins | FL | Liberty county | 2025 | RHP | 12.1 g |
9 | Nate Dietz | FL | Lincoln | 2025 | OF | 11.1 g |
10 | Austin Hendrix | FL | Arnold | 2025 | OF | 10.1 g |
Rotational Acceleration: Rotation measures how quickly your bat accelerates into the swing plane. Rotation is a good indicator of how you build bat speed by sequencing properly vs. pulling the bat with your hands. The quicker your rotational acceleration, the more power you will have and the more time you have to make a decision at the plate.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SHOWCASE | STATE | DATE | LOCATION |
Future Games Trials: Tampa | FL | 05/29 | Carrollwood Day - Tampa, FL |
Future Games Trials: Orlando | FL | 06/04 | The First Academy - Orlando, FL |
FL Top Prospect Games (Invite-Only) | FL | 06/05 | Jackie Robinson Ballpark - Daytona, FL |
Future Games Trials: IMG | FL | 06/12 | IMG Academy - Bradenton, FL |
Future Games Trials: Miami | FL | 06/25 | FIU - Miami, FL |
Future Games Trials: JAX | FL | 07/02 | UNF - Jacksonville, FL |
Future Games Trials: Palm Beach | FL | 07/09 | CACTI Park - West Palm Beach, FL |
Future Games Trials: Clearwater | FL | 07/16 | Jack Russell Stadium - Clearwater, FL |
Future Games (Class of 2026/27) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Junior Future Games (Class of 2028/29) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Senior Future Games (Class of 2025) | NATIONAL | 07/24 | LakePoint Sports |
Florida Super Sophomore Games (Invite Only) | FL | 08/03 | University of Miami - Alex Rodriguez Park |