23.4
Hand Speed (max)
7/27/22
CLASS OF 2025
OF
OF
Damien
Gatson
Mobile Christian (HS) • AL
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rawdogs
5' 11" • 175LBS
L/L • 18yr 1mo
Travel Team: Rawdogs
Rankings
2025 National
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2025 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
76.1
Bat Speed (max)
7/27/22
22.7
Rot. Acc (max)
7/27/22
69
Hard Hit %
7/27/22
97.8
Exit Velocity (max)
7/27/22
92.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/27/22
316
Distance (max)
7/27/22
75
Sweet Spot %
7/06/21
6.9
60
7/13/22
3.83
30-yd
7/13/22
1.64
10-yd
7/13/22
20
Run speed (max)
7/13/22
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
7/13/22
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.90
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
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.
13.3
Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.0
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
275
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
159
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
9.1
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
310
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
97.8
Exit Velocity (max)
92.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
122
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
82.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
159
Distance (avg)
275
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR at The Performance Lab
Jul 6, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.4
Exit Velocity (max)
81.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
310
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.3
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.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.1
Bat Speed (max)
73.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
South Alabama Games (Invite-Only)
Jul 13, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.64
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
3.83
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
6.90
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
2022 PBR Future Games
Jul 27, 2022
Swift
1.71
10-yd
3.85
30-yd
6.98
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
8.6
Run Speed (avg)
1.99
RSi (max)
1.99
RSi (avg)
1,930
Jump Power (max)
34.1
Jump Height (max)
34.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
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.
64.92
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Alabama Class of 2025 Rankings: Post-Summer Update - Aug 28, 2024
- Prep Baseball South Alabama Showdown: Scout Blog - Feb 27, 2024
- Alabama Class of 2025 Rankings: Official Release - Aug 30, 2023
- Updated 2025 Alabama Player Rankings - Aug 29, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Alabama Day 1 Recap - Jul 28, 2022
- PBR Future Games: Alabama Day 2 Recap - Jul 28, 2022
- South Alabama Games: Quick Hits - Jul 14, 2022
- Alabama 2025 Player Rankings: Initial Release - Nov 9, 2021
- PBR Junior Future Games: Team Alabama Quick Hits - Aug 9, 2021
- PBR at The Performance Lab: Outfielders - Jul 16, 2021
- PBR at The Performance Lab: Quick Hits - Jul 7, 2021
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Positional Profile: OF High level '25 grad in Alabama.
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds. Well proportioned frame with strong lower half.
Hit: LHH. Athletic, balanced stance. Small leg kick. Easy bat speed with carry to all fields. Slight tilt with the barrel.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 82 mph. 274’ max distance.
Arm: LH. OF - 86 mph. Clean over-the-top slot. Carry on throws.
Defense: Natural instincts and abilities, solid defender.
Run: 6.90 runner in the 60. Fastest 60 at the event.
5-foot-11, 175-pound athletic proportional build. At the plate, Gatson had a max exit velocity of 91 mph. Started in a balanced open stance with a high load, then used a quick stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a short loose swing plane and good extension on his finish. Gap to gap approach. Smooth in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 84 mph; shows athletic footwork, and a quick exchange. Showed a long arm action and an-over-the-top slot with consistent accuracy to the base.