Maryland Preseason Preview: TrackMan Pitching Data Release
February 2, 2021
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Prep Baseball Report Maryland events continue to be powered by TrackMan’s industry-leading portable system to capture pinpoint accurate, actionable data from player performances. Prep Baseball Report and TrackMan are dedicated to recognizing talent and unleashing their potential.
At this year's Preseason Preview all pitchers had a chance to throw live while being monitored through the portable Trackman B1 unit. Each player threw their complete arsenal of pitches allowing us to collect metrics such as release velocity, spin rate, vertical & horizontal movement and much more.
This data goes directly into the player profiles allowing the PBR Staff, college coaches and professional scouts alike to evaluate and compare prospects on a national scale. Below is some of the pitching data recorded from the event across several categories.
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TRACKMAN Pitching Data
MAX FASTBALL VELOCITY
NCAA Averages: Top 10% - 92.5 mph, Top 25% - 90.8 mph, Avg. 50% - 88.9 mph
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Velocity (max) |
1 | Noah Burtner | VA | Spotswood | 2022 | RHP | 85.6 mph |
2 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 83.7 mph |
3 | Eli DeRossi-Cytron | MD | Urbana | 2024 | RHP | 83.4 mph |
4 | Noland Genies | MD | Brunswick | 2022 | RHP | 82.2 mph |
5 | Brayden Stutzman | MD | South Carroll | 2022 | RHP | 81.3 mph |
6 | Lion Gardiner | MD | Walt Whitman | 2023 | RHP | 80.6 mph |
7 | Tyler Little | MD | Tuscarora | 2023 | RHP | 78.0 mph |
8 | Braeden Ford | MD | South River | 2023 | C | 77.8 mph |
9 | Thor Hildebrand | MD | North County | 2023 | 3B | 77.1 mph |
10 | Evan Shultz | MD | Oakdale | 2023 | OF | 77.1 mph |
PEAK FASTBALL SPIN RATE
Spin Rate: Measures how fast the ball is spinning (reported in rotations per minute or RPM).
When looking at fastball spin rates, coaches and scouts are looking for pitchers that are outside the norm. High spin rate fastball, typically, tend to ride on hitter, creating swing and miss, and playing at the top of the strike zone; frequently described as having "late life". Low spin rate guys, typically, are creating some sink on their fastball, or the appearance that the fastball is diving; frequently described as having "heavy feel to it".
The pure spin rate does not tell the whole story on any one pitch. Coaches and scouts are also evaluating spin efficiency and spin direction. They also want to see some consistency, pitch-to-pitch, on the release point.
Average Fastball Spin Rates
- MLB = 2256 rpm
- College = 2148 rpm
- High School = 1977 rpm
To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.
NCAA Averages (RPM): Top 10% - 2372, Top 25% - 2266, Avg. 50% - 2148
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Noah Burtner | VA | Spotswood | 2022 | RHP | 2305 rpm |
2 | Eli DeRossi-Cytron | MD | Urbana | 2024 | RHP | 2287 rpm |
3 | Brayden Stutzman | MD | South Carroll | 2022 | RHP | 2218 rpm |
4 | Noland Genies | MD | Brunswick | 2022 | RHP | 2140 rpm |
5 | Gavin Allanach | MD | Urbana | 2023 | RHP | 2076 rpm |
6 | Thor Hildebrand | MD | North County | 2023 | 3B | 2065 rpm |
7 | Braeden Ford | MD | South River | 2023 | C | 2059 rpm |
8 | Evan Shultz | MD | Oakdale | 2023 | OF | 2050 rpm |
9 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 1990 rpm |
10 | Tyler Little | MD | Tuscarora | 2023 | RHP | 1978 rpm |
11 | Lion Gardiner | MD | Walt Whitman | 2023 | RHP | 1975 rpm |
12 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 1801 rpm |
13 | Kameron Becker | MD | Winters Mill | 2023 | SS | 1798 rpm |
14 | Sean Foster | MD | Leonardtown | 2023 | SS | 1752 rpm |
15 | Bradley DeMoss | MD | Indian Creek | 2022 | RHP | 1691 rpm |
PEAK CURVEBALL SPIN RATE
Spin Rate: Measures how fast the ball is spinning (reported in rotations per minute or RPM).
Typically bigger spin can mean bigger break, but again on the breaking ball the spin efficiency can play a part. There are also studies that show the speed of the pitch can affect if the spin rate has a chance to take hold and create the break a pitcher is looking for.
Average Curveball Spin Rates
- MLB = 2582 rpm
- College = 2339 rpm
- High School = 2069 rpm
To learn more about Trackman data and what it all means, click here.
NCAA Averages (RPM): Top 10% - 2730, Top 25% - 2539, Avg. 50% - 2339
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Eli DeRossi-Cytron | MD | Urbana | 2024 | RHP | 2293 rpm |
2 | Noah Burtner | VA | Spotswood | 2022 | RHP | 2272 rpm |
3 | Noland Genies | MD | Brunswick | 2022 | RHP | 2243 rpm |
4 | Tyler Little | MD | Tuscarora | 2023 | RHP | 2162 rpm |
5 | Lion Gardiner | MD | Walt Whitman | 2023 | RHP | 2050 rpm |
6 | Keegan Johnson | MD | Urbana | 2023 | LHP | 2018 rpm |
7 | Gavin Allanach | MD | Urbana | 2023 | RHP | 1957 rpm |
8 | Sean Foster | MD | Leonardtown | 2023 | SS | 1879 rpm |
9 | Thor Hildebrand | MD | North County | 2023 | 3B | 1871 rpm |
10 | Bradley DeMoss | MD | Indian Creek | 2022 | RHP | 1677 rpm |
11 | Kameron Becker | MD | Winters Mill | 2023 | SS | 1620 rpm |
12 | Jackson Strzelczyk | MD | South Carroll | 2023 | OF | 1487 rpm |
PEAK SLIDER SPIN RATE
NCAA Averages (RPM): Top 10% - 2973, Top 25% - 2490, Avg. 50% - 2304
Rank | Name | State | School | Class | Pos | Spin Rate (max) |
1 | Evan Shultz | MD | Oakdale | 2023 | OF | 2143 rpm |
2 | Brayden Stutzman | MD | South Carroll | 2022 | RHP | 2047 rpm |
3 | Sean Foster | MD | Leonardtown | 2023 | SS | 1865 rpm |
4 | Gavin Allanach | MD | Urbana | 2023 | RHP | 1821 rpm |
More Maryland Preseason Preview Coverage
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Event Rewind 3/01/21
- PBRPlus Maryland Preseason Preview: Corner Infield Analysis 2/26/21
- PBRPlus Maryland Preseason Preview: Middle Infield Analysis 2/25/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Outfield Analysis 2/24/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Catcher Analysis 2/23/21
- PBRPlus Maryland Preseason Preview: Pitcher Analysis 2/22/21
- PBRPlus Maryland Preseason Preview: Quick Hits 2/04/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Superlatives 2/03/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Blast Motion Data 2/02/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: TrackMan Pitching Data Release 2/02/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: TrackMan Hitting Data Release 2/02/21
- MD Maryland Preseason Preview: Statistical Release 2/01/21