22.4
Hand Speed (max)
10/30/21
CLASS OF 2024
1B
RHP
Samuel
Simonds
Southern Wesleyan University
Fernandina Beach (HS) • FL
6' 3" • 210LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Fernandina Beach (HS) • FL
6' 3" • 210LBS
R/R • 19yr 3mo
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/30/21
21.4
Rot. Acc (max)
10/30/21
22
Hard Hit %
10/15/22
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
10/30/21
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/15/22
329
Distance (max)
10/30/21
71
Sweet Spot %
6/01/22
7.31
60
10/30/21
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
76
INF Velo
6/01/22
87
OF Velo
10/15/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
79
Velocity (max)
10/30/21
76 - 79
Velo Range
10/30/21
1783
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
Changeup
59.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
10/30/21
1253
Spin Rate (avg)
10/30/21
Curveball
62 - 64.4
Velo Range
6/01/22
1205
Spin Rate (avg)
6/01/22
Slider
64.8 - 66.5
Velo Range
10/15/22
1367
Spin Rate (avg)
10/15/22
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)
7.65
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.31
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.9
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).
92.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
322
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.4
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).
94.7
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
329
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
215
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
27.6
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 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.4
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
178
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
90.5
Exit Velocity (max)
76.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
94.7
Exit Velocity (max)
78.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
215
Distance (avg)
329
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.
22.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.6
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.
22.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.5
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 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 15, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.1
Hand Speed (max)
20.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.6
Bat Speed (max)
67.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.2
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
22.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.2
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
66.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.8
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).
1726
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.
22.8
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).
63.2
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).
1205
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.7
Slider
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).
1367
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Knuckleball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.3
Knuckleball
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
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).
1782
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.
23.3
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
61.5
Changeup
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).
1253
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
2022 Junior State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 15, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.0
Velocity (max)
75.4 - 76.5
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,923
Spin Rate (max)
1,783
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
66.7
Velocity (max)
64.8 - 66.5
Velo Range
61.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,463
Spin Rate (max)
1,367
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Knuckleball
65.3
Velocity (max)
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.2
Velocity (max)
74.3 - 76.7
Velo Range
75.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
Spin Rate (max)
1,639
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.5
Velocity (max)
62.0 - 64.4
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,248
Spin Rate (max)
1,205
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
2021 Sophomore State Games
Oct 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
78.5
Velocity (max)
75.5 - 77.8
Velo Range
73.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,940
Spin Rate (max)
1,782
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.8
Velocity (max)
59.5 - 63.6
Velo Range
58.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,368
Spin Rate (max)
1,253
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
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
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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)
62.5
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2022
2021
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.
61.93
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.
62.26
Pitch Ai
2022
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Sunshine State Classic (Invite Only)
Jun 1, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2022 Junior State Games: Blast Leaderboard - Oct 19, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: Trackman Leaderboard - Oct 18, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: Statistical Analysis - Oct 17, 2022
- 2022 Junior State Games: East/North Preview - Oct 14, 2022
- 2022 Sunshine State Classic: Team White Analysis - Jun 26, 2022
- 2022 Sunshine State Classic: Statistical Analysis - Jun 3, 2022
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: North Region Analysis - Dec 9, 2021
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: Statistical Analysis - Nov 1, 2021
- 2021 Sophomore State Games: North Preview - Oct 28, 2021
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Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Strong frame.
Delivery: Athletic tall and fall delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long H3/4 action.
FB: T77, 75-77 mph. Natural armside run. T1923, 1783 average rpm.
SL: 65-66 mph. Developing. T1463, 1367 average rpm.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-3, 210-pounds. Strong frame.
Hits: RHH. Balanced, open setup. Loose hands working the pull-side gap. Uphill path with power potential.
Power: 92 max exit velocity, averaged 86.1 MPH. 322' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-76 mph.OF-87 mph. Long H3/4 action.
Defense: Athletic mover at 1st with soft hands.
Run: 7.65 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 1B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-3, 210-pounds. Tall, stocky frame.
Defense: Steady footwork and glovework.
Arm: RH. INF - 76 mph. Quick arm action at a 3/4 arm slot.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open setup. Compact swing, quick hands. Level path.
Power: 90.5 mph exit velocity. Line drive hitter, works up the middle. Slight lifting action.
Run: 7.69 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Long stride, works downhill hard.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, over the top arm action.
FB: T77.2, 74-77 mph. FB works downhill, slight cutting action.
CB: 62-64 mph. Downer action, late break.
6-foot-3, 210-pound solid physical build. Solid raw during batting practice, Simonds best exit velocity was 95 mph. Started in a balanced wide stance with a tight compact load, then used a controlled toe tap stride. Bat speed was above average, used a loose upward swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Line drive aggressive approach. Capable while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 74 mph; had a natural lengthy exchange, developing in control footwork, and sure hands. Capable in the outfield, his throws to the bases were maxed out at 75 mph; had a lengthy exchange, consistent hands, and choppy rhythmic footwork. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were developing. Used a high ¾ slot and a longer arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.31. Projectable on the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a long moderate arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Tilt-and-topple up-tempo type pitcher and uses high effort. Has a strong balance point and in line uphill shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 76-79 mph; had both sides of the plate control and deceiving action. (Max spin 1891; Avg 1770). Has a 11/5 curveball (61-64) that shows down in the zone command and slurvey action.