92
Velocity (max)
9/13/24
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Gavin
Parkerson
Parkland College
Armstrong (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Armstrong (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 205LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Chicago Elite
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.4 - 89.3
Velo Range
3/27/21
2253
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21
Changeup
79 - 82
Velo Range
3/27/21
2026
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21
Curveball
70 - 75
Velo Range
6/23/22
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
3/27/21
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
2/26/22
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/26/22
347
Distance (max)
8/23/20
82
Sweet Spot %
3/27/21
26.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/26/22
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
8/23/20
23.8
Rot. Acc (max)
8/23/20
67
Hard Hit %
2/26/22
6.78
60
3/27/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
88
INF Velo
3/27/21
84
OF Velo
2/16/20
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2022
2021
2020
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.83
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
14.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.78
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
14.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
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.
13.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.35
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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.
12.0
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
100.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
316
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
11.8
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).
95.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
314
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
226
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
347
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.2
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
100.6
Exit Velocity (max)
93.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
95.6
Exit Velocity (max)
89.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
314
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 23, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
253
Distance (avg)
347
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
26.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
25.4
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.
74.5
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
25.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
24.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
76.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.1
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.
24.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
80.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
77.1
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.
Preseason All-State: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Feb 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
26.7
Hand Speed (max)
25.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.1
Bat Speed (max)
74.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
25.0
Hand Speed (max)
24.1
Hand Speed (avg)
76.9
Bat Speed (max)
74.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Chicagoland Open
Aug 23, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.7
Hand Speed (max)
23.7
Hand Speed (avg)
80.1
Bat Speed (max)
77.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.8
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).
2253
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.
25.7
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).
70.5
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).
2178
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).
80.5
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).
2026
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.3
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).
1891
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.
22.7
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).
64.9
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).
1912
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).
77.3
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).
1390
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).
Underclass Invitational (Invite Only)
Mar 27, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
90.8
Velocity (max)
86.4 - 89.3
Velo Range
88.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,359
Spin Rate (max)
2,253
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.9
Velocity (max)
69.3 - 71.7
Velo Range
70.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,252
Spin Rate (max)
2,178
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
82.1
Velocity (max)
79.2 - 81.8
Velo Range
80.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,133
Spin Rate (max)
2,026
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Chicagoland Open
Aug 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
85.1
Velocity (max)
82.0 - 84.6
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,989
Spin Rate (max)
1,891
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.0
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 66.3
Velo Range
62.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,979
Spin Rate (max)
1,912
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.1
Velocity (max)
76.4 - 78.1
Velo Range
75.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,557
Spin Rate (max)
1,390
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2024
2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
80.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
83.5
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
65.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.0
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.
71.61
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.
67.37
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Preseason All-State Upperclass: Infield Analysis - Jul 7, 2022
- Class of 2023 Rankings: Uncommitted Pitchers - Apr 26, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass TrackMan Files - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Blast Motion Board - Mar 7, 2022
- Preseason All-State: Upperclass Statistical Analysis - Mar 4, 2022
- IL Preseason All-State - Upperclass: Preview - Feb 23, 2022
- Best of 2021: Max Infield Velocity Leaders - Jan 21, 2022
- Best of 2021: 60-Yard Dash Leaders - Jan 5, 2022
- Top-10 Stories of 2021: Inaugural Illinois Summer Championships helps identify break-out prospects - Dec 20, 2021
- Illinois State Games: Quick Hits, Day 1 - Jun 25, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Top Overall 2023 Prospects - Jun 12, 2021
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Jun 3, 2021
- Illinois 2023 Fall Watchlist - Jan 21, 2021
- Chicagoland Open: Pitcher Analysis - Nov 12, 2020
- Chicagoland Open: Infielder Analysis - Nov 11, 2020
- Chicagoland Open: Statistical Analysis - Aug 27, 2020
- Chicagoland Open: Quick Hits - Aug 26, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Infield Analysis - Apr 7, 2020
- Underclass Invitational: Outfield Analysis - Apr 6, 2020
- Central Illinois Open: Pitcher Analysis - Oct 2, 2019
- Central Illinois Open: Infielder Analysis - Oct 1, 2019
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Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-11, 205-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, minimal pre-pitch actions. Strong hands, swings with controlled aggression, advanced bat strength, balanced at finish. Jump off the barrel to both gaps.
Power: 100.6 max exit velocity, averaged 93.8 mph. 316’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 87 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Athletic footwork, clean exchange, showed some feel on the infield.
Run: 6.83 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 5-10, 190-pounds. Strong, durable build.
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, repeatable, high leg kick, quick tempo, lands square to target, works in line, finishes toward first base side.
Arm Action: RH. Short, quick arm action, high 3/4 arm slot.
FB: T91, 86-89 mph. True four-seam, heavy ball for his age. T2359, 2253 average rpm.
CB: 69-72 mph. 11/5 shape, advanced sharp action, feel for strikes.
CH: 79-82 mph. Sinking action. T2132, 2026 average rpm.
Hit
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, short stride, simple pre-pitch actions. Strong swing with intent, advanced bat speed with an average of 74.1 MPH, path works uphill, ball jumps off bat, consistent hard contact, gap-to-gap approach with power potential.
Power: 95.58 max exit velocity, averaged 89.78 mph. 314’ max distance.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Long arm action, over-the-top arm slot, throws carry.
Defense: Reliable hands, clean footwork, plays aggressively through the target.
Run: 6.78 runner in the 60. Advanced runner.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 5-10, 180-pounds. Durable lower half; long levers.
Delivery: Tall start from the left edge of the rubber; simple rhythm to fluid high knee lift, tall balance point, hip turn. Drops and drives with reach from break, shoulders closed, works on line, shoulders get level at square landing. Good posture at landing, generating some torque in torso. Athletic finish, square to home.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose arm swing to high 3/4 slot; clean.
FB: T85, 83-84 mph. Low-spin pitch, straight four-seam type; 1,890 rpm spin rate on average.
CB: 64-67 mph. Generates substantial depth, break; presently gradual action but projects well. 11/5 shape at an average of -13.5 inches of vertical and -13.6 inches of horizontal break.
CH: 76-78 mph. Somewhat maintains arm speed; flashed arm-side action.
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, fluid pre-pitch hand rhythm, short stride. Well advanced Blast Motion metrics: average hand speed of 23.71 mph and average bat speed of 77.14 mph. Long bat path with an elevated attack angle at times, gap-to-gap approach, loose at extension, hits in a fluid rhythm.
Power: 96 mph exit velocity from the tee. Flashed advanced bat strength and raw power for age. Max exit speed of 92.65 mph with a max fly ball distance of 347 feet.
Arm: RH. INF - 79 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Active feet, fields in a staggered rhythm, hands play out front and low to the ground, long to release.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B/OF
Body: 5-foot-9, 170-pounds. Lean, athletic build.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, minimal pre-pitch movement, short stride. Swings with controlled aggression, quick twitchy hands, present bat speed, lifts the baseball.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 80 mph. OF - 84 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot, throws played accurate and flashed carry.
Defense: Worked out on the infield and in the outfield. Actions may be best suited for the outfield. Feet work in rhythm at times in the outfield, plays through the baseball, length through transfer.
Run: 7.18 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: 3B
Body: 5-foot-8, 155-pounds. Athletic, well-proportioned frame.
Hit: RHH. Tall, confident setup in the box, smooth load and toe-tap stride. Loose, quick hands, aggressive swing, long path, natural lift and pull approach.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee. Advanced bat strength for age.
Arm: RH. INF - 72 mph. Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: Steady hands, long through release.
Run: 7.35 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: RHP
Delivery: Tall and fall delivery, regular effort.
Arm Action: Long arm action, high 3/4 slot. . Long arm action, high 3/4 slot.
FB: T78, 76-77 mph. Works up in the zone, arm-side-run.
CB: 64-66 mph. 10/4 shape.
CH: 67-71 mph. Sink and fade action.