A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
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Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
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Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.77
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.15
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.50
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game. Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures. Delivery: Hands start high before working to the belly button to sync with front leg in the load portion. Hands separate early but no wasted motion. Works down the mound with lead leg into foot strike with clean easy operation. Lower half clears through delivery with ability to block on lead leg. Arm Action: LH. Full length arm circle which reaches slightly behind his back at deepest point. Arm speed is solid with loose arm and has ability to repeat. There is some recoil after release. FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Consistent spin with comfort throwing the pitch both up/down and will work both halves of the plate. T2181, 2157 average rpm. CB: 67-69 mph. Softer spinning pitch which works better as cross count offering to keep a hitter off balance. Slurve like shape. T1952, 1854 average rpm. SL: 70-77 mph. Shorter breaking offering that has more cutter like profile to get in on RH hitters hands. T2116, 1982 average rpm. CH: 75-76 mph. Present best pitch with heavy arm side fade that he will throw in any count to any hitter. Feel for pitch is polished. T1702, 1648 average rpm. ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
10/20/24
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game. Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures. Hit: LHH. Slightly closed set up with feet and weight more on back leg and vertical posture. Low back elbow with hands set right at shoulder height slightly deeper. Small stride with front foot in the foward move with a small load into back hip while hands stay quiet. Stays taller in the swing while using his hips/rear shoulder more prominently in the drive of the swing. Hands working down to go up with an uphill path that looks to drive the ball in the air. 63.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 341' max distance. Flashes the feel for elevating the baseball with solid present top end exit velocity and carry which profile pull side HR power. Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Smooth easy throwing motion with quick arm and accuracy. Can throw from different slots. Defense: Easy mover who shows good feet, soft hands and comfort playing laterally/downhill impact potential 1B defender. ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
6/09/24
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength. Delivery: Closed off position. Leads with front hips. Athletic lower half. Arm Action: LH. Short high three quarters release. FB: Straight fastball. Works both sides of the plate. CB: Sharp vertical break. SL: Sharp horizontal break. Comfortable working it in any count. CH: Traditional circle change-up. ATH: Steady body control throughout.
6/09/24
Justin Gaisford, Valencia High (CA), 2026 Positional Profile: LHP/1B Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength. Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands away from his body. Angles bat vertically, gets deep into legs through swing. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls. Power: Consistently pulls the ball in the air. Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. Three quarters release across the infield. Defense: Calm footwork through the play. ATH: Steady body control throughout.
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Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures.
Delivery: Hands start high before working to the belly button to sync with front leg in the load portion. Hands separate early but no wasted motion. Works down the mound with lead leg into foot strike with clean easy operation. Lower half clears through delivery with ability to block on lead leg.
Arm Action: LH. Full length arm circle which reaches slightly behind his back at deepest point. Arm speed is solid with loose arm and has ability to repeat. There is some recoil after release.
FB: T81, 80-80 mph. Consistent spin with comfort throwing the pitch both up/down and will work both halves of the plate. T2181, 2157 average rpm.
CB: 67-69 mph. Softer spinning pitch which works better as cross count offering to keep a hitter off balance. Slurve like shape. T1952, 1854 average rpm.
SL: 70-77 mph. Shorter breaking offering that has more cutter like profile to get in on RH hitters hands. T2116, 1982 average rpm.
CH: 75-76 mph. Present best pitch with heavy arm side fade that he will throw in any count to any hitter. Feel for pitch is polished. T1702, 1648 average rpm.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B Well rounded ballplayer who has a collection of tools that elevate his game. Shows potential as 2-way player who can impact a team on all sides of game.
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Solid present build with some strength to it than can be polished/improved as he matures.
Hit: LHH. Slightly closed set up with feet and weight more on back leg and vertical posture. Low back elbow with hands set right at shoulder height slightly deeper. Small stride with front foot in the foward move with a small load into back hip while hands stay quiet. Stays taller in the swing while using his hips/rear shoulder more prominently in the drive of the swing. Hands working down to go up with an uphill path that looks to drive the ball in the air. 63.2 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 82.1 mph. 341' max distance. Flashes the feel for elevating the baseball with solid present top end exit velocity and carry which profile pull side HR power.
Arm: LH. INF-74 mph. Smooth easy throwing motion with quick arm and accuracy. Can throw from different slots.
Defense: Easy mover who shows good feet, soft hands and comfort playing laterally/downhill impact potential 1B defender.
ATH: 7.50 runner in the 60. 1.77 and 4.15 in the 10 and 30 yard splits. Runs taller with body control and can maintain his line. 27.40 max vertical.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength.
Delivery: Closed off position. Leads with front hips. Athletic lower half.
Arm Action: LH. Short high three quarters release.
FB: Straight fastball. Works both sides of the plate.
CB: Sharp vertical break.
SL: Sharp horizontal break. Comfortable working it in any count.
CH: Traditional circle change-up.
ATH: Steady body control throughout.
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 5-10, 175-pounds. Big frame with present strength.
Hit: LHH. Even stance with hands away from his body. Angles bat vertically, gets deep into legs through swing. Higher launch angle that produces a lot of fly balls.
Power: Consistently pulls the ball in the air.
Arm: LH. INF-72 mph. Three quarters release across the infield.
Defense: Calm footwork through the play.
ATH: Steady body control throughout.