23.4
Hand Speed (max)
6/29/21
CLASS OF 2023
OF
LHP
Samuel
Hutchinson
Central Connecticut State
Valley Regional (HS) • CT
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Shoreline Breakers
Valley Regional (HS) • CT
6' 2" • 190LBS
L/L
Travel Team: Shoreline Breakers
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/29/21
14.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/29/21
9
Hard Hit %
6/29/21
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
6/29/21
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/05/22
331
Distance (max)
6/29/21
45
Sweet Spot %
6/29/21
6.8
60
3/05/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
86
OF Velo
3/05/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
6/29/21
77.7 - 80.2
Velo Range
6/29/21
1916
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
Curveball
65.8 - 66.3
Velo Range
6/29/21
1755
Spin Rate (avg)
6/29/21
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)
6.80
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.99
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
13.0
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).
90.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
311
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
179
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.4
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).
90.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
331
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
203
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
179
Distance (avg)
311
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
90.7
Exit Velocity (max)
75.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
331
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
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.
21.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.3
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 Southern New England Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.0
Hand Speed (avg)
69.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1916
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
The average Bauer Units value of all fastballs in the given event year. Bauer Units are calculated for each pitch by dividing Spin Rate by Velocity.
24.3
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.1
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
The average rate of spin for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in rotations per minute (RPM).
1755
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2021 New England Top Prospect Games I (Invite Only)
Jun 29, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
77.7 - 80.2
Velo Range
76.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,106
Spin Rate (max)
1,916
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
66.4
Velocity (max)
65.8 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,775
Spin Rate (max)
1,755
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
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6-foot-2, 190-pound athletic strong frame. Above average at the plate, the left-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 90 mph. (66.1 mph bat speed average). (22.0 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced tall stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a short stride. Bat speed is explosive, displays a short upward swing plane and high finish. He barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap approach. Above average from the outfield, he displayed a position velocity of 86 mph; shows next level hands, quick fluid feet, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bases, used a long loose arm action with a high ¾ slot. Showed his athleticism during the event with a sub-seven 60 time of 6.8.
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 86 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 6.8
Samuel Hutchinson: OF/LHP, (2023) Valley Regional High School, CT. 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame. Above average at the plate, the left-handed hitter's best exit velocity was 91 mph. (68.28 mph bat speed average). (21.82 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Bat speed was above average, showed an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap approach. Above average in the outfield, he showed the ability to make throws to the bases at 82 mph; shows a clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had a consistent arm action and a high ¾ slot with consistent accuracy to the bag. Performed well in the 60-yard dash, clocking a speedy time of 6.99. On the mound, curveball (65-66 mph). Sat with his fastball at 75-80 mph. (Max spin 2106; Avg 1915).
Scout Evaluation
Samuel Hutchinson, Valley Regional High School, 2023, CT
Position: OF/LHP
Body: 6-foot-2, 190-pound projectable frame.
Hit: (LHH) Above average. Begins in a wide stance with a controlled load, then uses a controlled stride. Above average bat speed. Good extension on his finish, uphill swing. Gap to gap approach.
Power: 91 mph exit velocity, average 75.26 mph. 68.28 mph bat speed average. 21.82 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (OF) Soft hands, athletic footwork, clean exchange. Above average. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front.
Arm: 82 mph outfield velocity. Consistent arm action, high ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 6.99 (60-yard).
FB: T80. 75-80 mph. (Max spin 2106; Avg 1915).
CB: 65-66 mph. (Max spin 1775; Avg 1754).