24.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/12/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
1B
Sam
DesCarpentrie
Normal West (HS) • IL
5' 11" • 175.7LBS
R/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Game Seven Legacy
5' 11" • 175.7LBSR/R • 18yr 11mo
Travel Team: Game Seven Legacy
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/22/23
15.6
Rot. Acc (max)
7/12/22
80
Hard Hit %
8/08/23
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
8/08/23
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/08/23
354
Distance (max)
8/08/23
89
Sweet Spot %
2/22/23
7.42
60
8/08/23
4.08
30-yd
2/22/23
1.75
10-yd
2/22/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
8/08/23
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
8/08/23
2.06 - 2.20
Pop Time
2/22/23
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)
7.42
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.06 - 2.22
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.54
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
12.1
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).
96.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
354
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
223
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.4
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).
91.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
180
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
113
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
16.7
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.
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
96.1
Exit Velocity (max)
91.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
190
Distance (avg)
354
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
260
Distance (avg)
327
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
91.5
Exit Velocity (max)
73.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
113
Distance (avg)
180
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
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.
20.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.4
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.
24.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.9
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.3
Hand Speed (max)
19.0
Hand Speed (avg)
71.7
Bat Speed (max)
69.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Central Illinois Open
Jul 12, 2022
Blast - Hitting
24.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
70.7
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.75
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.08
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.42
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.
Peoria Preseason ID
Feb 22, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.08
30-yd
7.49
60-yd
18.0
Run speed (max)
1.81
RSi (max)
1.81
RSi (avg)
1,193
Jump Power (max)
Visual Edge
2023
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.
80.3
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.
72.64
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Physical
2023
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 175-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Stock setup, leg lift trigger, gains ground. Simple approach, athletic hands, present bat speed, flat path, pull-side/middle approach.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 91.8 mph. 354’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 79 mph. Long arm action, over-the-slot, plays true out of the hand and consistently around the second base bag.
Defense: 2.06-2.22 pop times. Square setup, intentful out of the crouch, feet work in-line.
Run: 7.42 runner in the 60.
C Sam Descarpentrie (Normal West, 2024) is built at an athletic 5-foot-11, 179-pounds and he improved all of his numbers across the board since the Central Illinois Open last August. The right-handed hitter has an easy, balanced swing and was on the barrel throughout his round of BP while using the whole field. Defensively, he is up to 75 mph from the crouch (72 mph in 2022) and he shaved his low pop time down to a 2.06 (2.14 in 2022). Upside catcher with a well-rounded skill set.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds. Athletic build with room to add.
Hit: RHH. Balanced quiet setup, short stride. Athletic, compact swing, present bat speed and controlled the barrel. Easy, balanced swing was on the barrel throughout and used the whole field.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 82.9 mph. 327’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 75 mph. Short arm action, operates from a high 3/4 angle. Throws flashed carry across the diamond.
Defense: 2.06-2.20 pop times. Dependable hands, works with a long transfer down near his waist.
Run: 7.49 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C
Body: 5-11, 179-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Crouched lower half, rhythmic hand load back, short stride. Compact swing, bat stays through the zone, ball jumps off the barrel at times.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 73.5 mph. 180’ max distance.
Arm: RH. C - 72 mph. Short arm path finishes from a high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.14 - 2.28 pop times. Clean transfer, works low to the ground out of the crouch, feet work in-line to second, deadens the ball out front on blocks, athletic mover.
Run: 7.54 runner in the 60.