19.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/12/23
CLASS OF 2025
OF
3B
Gaetano
Bucciferro
Rockford Christian (HS) • IL
5' 5" • 145LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Citiusillinois 16 Navy
5' 5" • 145LBS
R/R • 17yr 6mo
Travel Team: Citiusillinois 16 Navy
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Best Of Stats
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
2/12/23
11.9
Rot. Acc (max)
6/21/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
6/21/23
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
10/16/22
256
Distance (max)
10/16/22
80
Sweet Spot %
2/12/23
7.53
60
2/12/23
4.16
30-yd
2/12/23
1.82
10-yd
2/12/23
18.2
Run speed (max)
2/12/23
77
INF Velo
2/12/23
78
OF Velo
2/12/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
75.1
Velocity (max)
2/12/23
72 - 75
Velo Range
2/12/23
1655
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Changeup
61 - 63
Velo Range
2/12/23
1275
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Curveball
58.4 - 62.3
Velo Range
2/12/23
1582
Spin Rate (avg)
2/12/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.53
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
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.
11.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
11.1
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
239
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.4
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).
85.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
256
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
204
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.3
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.
Citius Illinois Baseball Scout Day
Jun 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.1
Exit Velocity (max)
70.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
239
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
74.6
Exit Velocity (max)
64.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
154
Distance (avg)
223
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
85.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
204
Distance (avg)
256
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.6
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.
18.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.5
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.
Citius Illinois Baseball Scout Day
Jun 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
18.9
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.4
Bat Speed (max)
60.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.7
Hand Speed (avg)
66.4
Bat Speed (max)
63.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.2
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).
1655
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.
22.5
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).
60.4
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).
1582
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.1
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).
1275
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).
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.1
Velocity (max)
72.0 - 74.5
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,741
Spin Rate (max)
1,655
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
62.8
Velocity (max)
58.4 - 62.3
Velo Range
58.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,664
Spin Rate (max)
1,582
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
63.2
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 63.0
Velo Range
61.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,381
Spin Rate (max)
1,275
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.0
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.16
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.53
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.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 12, 2023
Swift
1.82
10-yd
4.16
30-yd
7.53
60-yd
18.2
Run speed (max)
1.84
RSi (max)
2.57
RSi (avg)
1,171
Jump Power (max)
27.5
Jump Height (max)
27.1
Jump Height (avg)
Underclass Showcase
Oct 16, 2022
Swift
2.03
10-yd
4.34
30-yd
7.64
60-yd
18.6
Run speed (max)
1,137
Jump Power (max)
26.8
Jump Height (max)
26.6
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.
76.66
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Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Lean, round shoulders.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride. Flashes bat speed, intentful swing, stays on top.
Power: 75 max exit velocity, averaged 64 mph. 223’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 77 mph. OF - 78 mph. Arm works with loose and quick action into a high 3/4 angle.
Defense: OF: Waits back on the baseball. Sure handed with steady actions. INF: Two-hand gather, glove plays out front. Secures into the body, clean transfer
Run: 7.53 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Delivery works with some effort, stays on the line, closed landing.
Arm Action: RH. Short draw out of the glove., high 3/4 slot.
FB: T75, 72-75 mph. Straight four-seam action. T1741, 1655 average rpm.
CB: 58-62 mph. 11/5 shape, mostly left arm side. T1664, 1582 average rpm.
CH: 61-63 mph. Straight change, occasional fade. T1381, 1275 average rpm.
Positional Profile: OF/SS
Body: 5-9, 135-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched setup, balanced, medium stride, minimal/simple hand load. Twitchy hands, long and flat bat path, line drive approach, worked the other way.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 77.4 mph. 256’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 76 mph. Tight, compact arm draw, over-the-top finish.
Defense: Steady defender in the outfield, gets behind the baseball and secures through release.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.