'22 Uncommitted Spotlight: Joe Sperry, 3B/RHP, Rochester Lourdes
October 11, 2021
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Joe Sperry, 3B/RHP, Rochester Lourdes
Joe Sperry
Class of 2022 / 3B
Rankings
StateRank: 172 / POS: 12
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2022
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Primary Position: 3BSecondary Position: RHP
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High School: Rochester LourdesState: MN
- Summer Team: Great Lakes Academy and Pines
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Height: 6-2Weight: 215lbs
- Bat/Throw: R/R
Statistics
Pitching
83
Max FB
(03/13/21)
80 - 82
FB
(03/13/21)
69 - 71
CB
(03/13/21)
71 - 75
CH
(09/05/19)
Position
7.44
60-yard
(06/21/21)
81
INF Velo
(03/13/21)
97
Exit Velo
(08/26/21)
Trackman - Fastball
83.1
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
79.1 - 82.3
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
81.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2236
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
2141
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/21/21)
IVB (avg)
(03/13/21)
HM (max)
(03/13/21)
HM (avg)
(06/21/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
79.7
Velo Range
77.5 - 79.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
77.7
Spin Rate (max)
2019
Spin Rate (avg)
1898
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
Velocity (max)
83.1
Velo Range
79.1 - 82.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
81.3
Spin Rate (max)
2236
Spin Rate (avg)
2141
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.4
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
2001
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1972
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/21/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/21/21)
HM (max)
(06/21/21)
HM (avg)
(06/21/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
67.8
Velo Range
65.6 - 67.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
65.6
Spin Rate (max)
1876
Spin Rate (avg)
1736
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Curveball
Velocity (max)
70.4
Velo Range
69.1 - 70.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
69.8
Spin Rate (max)
2001
Spin Rate (avg)
1972
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
75.3
Velocity (max)
(03/13/21)
73.4 - 75.3
Velo Range
(03/13/21)
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
(03/13/21)
1888
Spin Rate (max)
(03/13/21)
1738
Spin Rate (avg)
(03/13/21)
IVB (max)
(06/21/21)
IVB (avg)
(06/21/21)
HM (max)
(06/21/21)
HM (avg)
(06/21/21)
Extension (avg)
(03/13/21)
Release Ht (avg)
(03/13/21)
Spin Score (max)
(03/13/21)
Zone %
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
74.3
Velo Range
74.1 - 74.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
73.2
Spin Rate (max)
1447
Spin Rate (avg)
1396
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - ChangeUp
Velocity (max)
75.3
Velo Range
73.4 - 75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
74.7
Spin Rate (max)
1888
Spin Rate (avg)
1738
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Hitting
100.2
Exit Velocity (max)
(06/21/21)
90.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
(06/21/21)
236
Distance (avg)
(03/13/21)
308
Distance (max)
(03/13/21)
Hard Hit %
(06/21/21)
Sweet Spot %
(03/13/21)
Line Drive %
(03/13/21)
Fly Ball %
(03/13/21)
Ground Ball %
(06/21/21)
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
100.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
90.6
Distance (avg)
157
Distance (max)
304
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
Exit Velocity (max)
93.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
75.6
Distance (avg)
236
Distance (max)
308
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
(03/13/21)
21.0
Hand Speed (avg)
(03/13/21)
75.9
Bat Speed (max)
(06/21/21)
73.2
Bat Speed (avg)
(06/21/21)
Rot. Acc (max)
(06/21/21)
Rot. Acc (avg)
(06/21/21)
On Plane Eff (avg)
(06/21/21)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
(03/13/21)
PBR MN Top Prospect Games (2022 Grads)
Jun 21, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
21
Hand Speed (avg)
20.1
Bat Speed (max)
75.9
Bat Speed (avg)
73.2
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
21
Bat Speed (max)
70.2
Bat Speed (avg)
68.1
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Videos
(8/26/21)
Player News
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- '22 Uncommitted Spotlight: Joe Sperry, 3B/RHP, Rochester Lourdes - Oct 11, 2021
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Scouting Report
Positional Profile: 3B
Delivery: uptempo, side rocker, waist level leg lift, + directional drive down mound, athletic, slightly closed foot landingBody: 6-foot-2, 215-pounds.
Defense: Light and smooth on his feet for 3B, controlled approach. Soft, funneling hands to quick release. Short, sling arm actions
Arm: RH. INF - 78 mph.
Hit: RHH. Slight, short rock load into aggressive, open foot landing. High hand load, upright torso through rotation, slight arm bar to otherwise clean path. Strong, generates above avg. barrel speed and whip. Hard Mid/Pull side LD contact
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.44 runner in the 60.
Arm Action: chest high break, belt level back side drop, tight elbow spiral, OT slot, consistent release point for all pitches
FB: T79, 77-79 mph., mainly straight
CB: 65-66 mph., slow developing 11/5 shape
CH: 73-74 mph., sink action, + arm speed
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 225-pounds.
Defense: Clean arm action, harder hands, raw at times with footwork to field, show ability to make routine plays.
Arm: RH. INF - 81 mph.
Hit: RHH. Square stance, slight hand rhythm, controlled head, repeats swing well, solid line drive and fly ball contact, gap to gap approach.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.61 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Side step into higher tuck and turn, high front side, lands inline, solid finish.
Arm Action: RH. Cleaner arm path, OT slot.
FB: T83, 80-82 mph. Straight with above avg. downhill plane.
CB: 69-71 mph. Solid depth on 12/6; lands consistently for strikes.
CH: 73-75 mph. Decent fade and feel for zone.
Position Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-2, 225lbs
Defense: Sits back to field, feet are heavy. Average glove, makes routine play
Arm: RH, 72 mph arm strength. Slight fade and average accuracy.
Hit: RHH, Slightly open and stays open through swing. Simple load. Pushes barrel through contact. Middle approach with line drive contact.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity
Run: 7.97 – 60
Delivery: Balanced and controlled
Arm Action: Short and clean from a ¾ arm slot
FB: 73-75 mph T77, mainly straight
CB: 66-68 mph with slow 11/5 break
CH: 71-75 mph and straight
6-foot-1, 230-pound right-handed hitting two-way player. 8.65 runner. Slightly open stance with weight started back. Toe tap trigger and body load. Hands work down to ball and length in swing to contact. Pull approach with ground ball to line drive contact. Inconsistent contact and flashes pop in barrel. 84 mph exit velocity. IF- OK glove and fields ball clean. Feet can be slow to field. Longer release. 70 mph arm strength with average carry and accuracy. On Mound- Rocker step and slow deliberate delivery. Stays tall through release. Throws from ¾ arm slot. Fastball is 72-73 mph and straight. Curveball has 11/5 break with loose spin and ok shape thrown at 63-65 mph. Change-up is 66-67 mph with fade action for strikes.