89
Velocity (max)
3/13/23
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
3B
Sam
Larson
Denison University
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Prime Athletics
Lake Forest (HS) • IL
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 19yr 7mo
Travel Team: Prime Athletics
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86 - 88
Velo Range
3/13/23
2178
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Changeup
80 - 82
Velo Range
3/13/23
1983
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Curveball
70 - 72
Velo Range
2/13/22
1771
Spin Rate (avg)
2/13/22
Slider
78 - 79
Velo Range
3/13/23
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Spin Rate (avg)
Positional Tools
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2022
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Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
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).
2178
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.
25.5
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).
71.0
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).
1771
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).
79.6
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).
1983
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 13, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
86.2
Velocity (max)
84.8 - 86.2
Velo Range
85.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
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 - Curveball
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,882
Spin Rate (max)
1,771
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
70.7
Velocity (max)
70.1 - 70.7
Velo Range
69.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,749
Spin Rate (max)
1,743
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
80.4
Velocity (max)
78.9 - 80.3
Velo Range
79.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,041
Spin Rate (max)
1,983
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
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
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
O'Hare Preseason ID
Feb 13, 2022
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitch Scores - Slider
Hammer+
Sweep+
Pitching Velos
2023
2022
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
71.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
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Denison University. Lean build, athletic 6-foot-3, 185-pounds frame, got the ball against conference opponent Libertyville. Larson struck out eight over five innings and allowed two runs on four hits. The right-handed pitcher works from the stretch only, shoulder coil closed to home with a high leg kick and lands open with an athletic finish. The arm works from a short, stabbing action, with a high 3/4 arm slot. Larson showed four pitches in warm-ups but only used three pitches. A four seam fastball with life through the zone, used to attack and over power libertyville batters to get ahead of the count, sat 86-88 mph throughout the outing and topped 89 mph. Working off the fastball was a slider with 10/4 movement with bite when thrown down in the zone sitting 78-79 mph and a sinking changeup at 80-82 mph. Larson has struck out 22 batters in 15 innings and has a 1.40 era. At the plate, Larson had the team’s lone hit in the seventh inning to break up the no-hitter.
RHP Sam Larson (Lake Forest, 2023) displayed one of the stronger arms in attendance over the weekend. He ran his fastball up to 86 mph with life through the zone, working from a long, high ¾ arm slot. With his projectable 6-foot-2, 180-pound frame, it would not be a surprise to see an up-tick in his velocity through the coming years as he continues to develop physically.
Positional Profile: RHP/3B
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds. Athletic, lean build.
Delivery: Fluid tempo, works with a flexible leg-lift into a slight drop/drive lower-half, stride remains in-line to the plate with front foot landing square.
Arm Action: RH. Short arm out of the glove, hides ball behind, transitions into a high 3/4 slot.
FB: T86.2, 84.8-86.2 mph. Some ride through the zone, mostly straight. T2246, 2178 average rpm.
CB: 70.4-71.5 mph. 11/5 shape, some depth and feel for strikes. T1882, 1770 average rpm.
SL: 70.1-70.7 mph. Similar action and velo to curveball; tend to blend together. T1749, 1743 average rpm.
CH: 78.9-80.3 mph. Similar action to FB, mostly straight with slight action to the arm-side at times. T2040, 1983 average rpm.