2023 Most Viewed Profiles: No. 21 Gardner Young
December 11, 2023
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Gardner Young
Class of 2025 / LHP
Rankings
StateRank: 21 / POS: 3
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2025
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Primary Position: LHPSecondary Position: OF
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High School: Jackson PrepState: MS
- Summer Team: BPA
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Height: 6-2Weight: 185lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Statistics
Pitching
88
Max FB
(05/31/23)
86 - 88
FB
(05/31/23)
72 - 73
CB
(05/31/23)
80 - 80
CH
(05/31/23)
Position
7.32
60-yard
(06/21/22)
91
OF Velo
(01/21/23)
Power Speed Score
(01/27/24)
Trackman - Fastball
88.3
Velocity (max)
(05/31/23)
85.6 - 87.7
Velo Range
(05/31/23)
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/31/23)
2253
Spin Rate (max)
(06/21/22)
2216
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/31/23)
IVB (max)
(07/26/23)
IVB (avg)
(06/21/22)
HM (max)
(07/26/23)
HM (avg)
(07/26/23)
Extension (avg)
(07/26/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/26/23)
Spin Score (max)
(06/21/22)
Zone %
(06/21/22)
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
86.8
Velo Range
81.6 - 85.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
83.3
Spin Rate (max)
1969
Spin Rate (avg)
1710
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Oxford Open
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
88.3
Velo Range
85.6 - 87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
84.5
Spin Rate (max)
2252
Spin Rate (avg)
2216
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
82.7
Velo Range
79.4 - 81.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
78
Spin Rate (max)
2253
Spin Rate (avg)
2177
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.4
Velocity (max)
(05/31/23)
72.1 - 73.4
Velo Range
(05/31/23)
69.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/31/23)
2257
Spin Rate (max)
(05/31/23)
2207
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/31/23)
IVB (max)
(05/31/23)
IVB (avg)
(07/26/23)
HM (max)
(05/31/23)
HM (avg)
(05/31/23)
Extension (avg)
(07/26/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(07/26/23)
Spin Score (max)
(07/26/23)
Zone %
(07/26/23)
2023 PBR Future Games
Jul 26, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
71.9
Velo Range
68.3 - 71.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
68.4
Spin Rate (max)
2241
Spin Rate (avg)
2099
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Oxford Open
May 31, 2023
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
73.4
Velo Range
72.1 - 73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.5
Spin Rate (max)
2257
Spin Rate (avg)
2207
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
(06/21/22)
69.1 - 71.2
Velo Range
(06/21/22)
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
(06/21/22)
2263
Spin Rate (max)
(06/21/22)
2179
Spin Rate (avg)
(06/21/22)
IVB (max)
(06/21/22)
IVB (avg)
(06/21/22)
HM (max)
(06/21/22)
HM (avg)
(06/21/22)
Extension (avg)
(06/21/22)
Release Ht (avg)
(06/21/22)
Spin Score (max)
(06/21/22)
Zone %
(06/21/22)
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Slider
Velocity (max)
71.8
Velo Range
69.1 - 71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
67.2
Spin Rate (max)
2263
Spin Rate (avg)
2179
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.0
Velocity (max)
(05/31/23)
79.6 - 79.9
Velo Range
(05/31/23)
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
(05/31/23)
1547
Spin Rate (max)
(05/31/23)
1400
Spin Rate (avg)
(05/31/23)
IVB (max)
(05/31/23)
IVB (avg)
(05/31/23)
HM (max)
(05/31/23)
HM (avg)
(05/31/23)
Extension (avg)
(05/31/23)
Release Ht (avg)
(05/31/23)
Spin Score (max)
(05/31/23)
Zone %
(05/31/23)
Oxford Open
May 31, 2023
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
80
Velo Range
79.6 - 79.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.4
Spin Rate (max)
1547
Spin Rate (avg)
1400
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
94.6
Exit Velocity (max)
(01/27/24)
81.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
(01/27/24)
198
Distance (avg)
(01/27/24)
328
Distance (max)
(01/27/24)
Hard Hit %
(01/27/24)
Sweet Spot %
(06/21/22)
Line Drive %
(01/27/24)
Fly Ball %
(01/21/23)
Ground Ball %
(01/27/24)
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
94.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
81.7
Distance (avg)
198
Distance (max)
328
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.9
Distance (avg)
192
Distance (max)
288
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
84.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
67.2
Distance (avg)
190
Distance (max)
281
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
(01/27/24)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
(01/27/24)
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
(01/27/24)
74.0
Bat Speed (avg)
(01/27/24)
Rot. Acc (max)
(01/27/24)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(01/27/24)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/21/22)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(06/21/22)
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22
Hand Speed (avg)
21.2
Bat Speed (max)
78.2
Bat Speed (avg)
74
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21.1
Hand Speed (avg)
19.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.2
Bat Speed (avg)
67.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
19.9
Hand Speed (avg)
18.7
Bat Speed (max)
67
Bat Speed (avg)
63.6
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Vizual_Edge
Visual Skills
80.01
Edge Score
(01/27/24)
Swift
Swift
1.70
10-yd
(01/27/24)
3.84
30-yd
(01/27/24)
6.83
60-yd
(01/27/24)
20.6
Run speed (max)
(01/27/24)
8.2
Run Speed (avg)
(06/21/22)
1.69
RSi (max)
(01/21/23)
1.69
RSi (avg)
(01/21/23)
1482
Jump Power (max)
(01/21/23)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
(01/21/23)
28.4
Jump Height (avg)
(01/21/23)
Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 21, 2023
Swift
10-yd
1.8
30-yd
4.01
Run speed (max)
18.5
RSi (max)
1.69
RSi (avg)
1.69
Jump Power (max)
1482
Jump Height (max)
28.4
Jump Height (avg)
28.4
Physical
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
(01/27/24)
Grip Strgth (LH)
(01/27/24)
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Scouting Report
Gardner Young, Jackson Prep (MS), 2025
Positional Profile:LHP/OF
Body:6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery:Easy, controlled delivery. Solid direction. Very good depth.
Arm Action:LH. Long, quick arm action.
FB:T88, 86-88 mph. Solid arm side run. T2252, 2216 average rpm.
CB:72-73 mph. Tight action with some bite. Gaining feel for the strike zone. T2257, 2207 average rpm.
CH:80-80 mph. Plus change though still gaining command. T1547, 1400 average rpm.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. Lean and athletic frame, high waisted and wiry look.
Hits: LHH. Conventional, balanced stance with slightly higher than normal hand set. Smooth load and stride. Some launch to swing path with middle to pull side approach. Solid upside at the plate.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 75.9 MPH. 288' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-91 mph. Very quick and loose arm action
Defense: Advanced approach with footwork to groundballs. Fields outfront to glove side. Very strong accurate arm from the outfield.
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-0, 160-pounds. Lean, wiry, athletic build.
Hit: LHH. Wide stance with high handset. Controlled load and short stride. Stays behind baseball well with aggression into contact. Slightly upward bat and looks to drive baseball to gaps.
Power: 84.4 max exit velocity, averaged 67.2 mph. 280’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Very long and loose arm action.
Defense: Good footwork, fields baseball to the side. Strong, accurate arm.
Run: 7.32 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Very solid delivery with upside. Easy repeatable tempo. Plus upside.
Arm Action: LH. Long, loose arm action.
FB: T82.7, 79.4-81.7 mph. Solid arm side run. Plays well on the inner half to lefties. T2253, 2176 average rpm.
SL: 69.1-71.2 mph. Already solid spin and feel for breaking ball. T2262, 2178 average rpm.