89.1
Velocity (max)
8/08/23
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
OF
Samuel
McArthur
Illinois
Champaign Central (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 170.9LBS
R/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Yard Goats
Champaign Central (HS) • IL
6' 2" • 170.9LBSR/R • 18yr 3mo
Travel Team: Yard Goats
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 88
Velo Range
8/08/23
2148
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Curveball
74.4 - 78.1
Velo Range
8/08/23
2109
Spin Rate (avg)
7/18/23
Slider
75 - 78
Velo Range
8/08/23
2120
Spin Rate (avg)
8/08/23
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
7/18/23
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
7/18/23
281
Distance (max)
7/18/23
55
Sweet Spot %
7/18/23
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
7/18/23
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
7/18/23
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
7/18/23
18
Hard Hit %
7/18/23
7.23
60
7/18/23
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30-yd
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10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
89
OF Velo
7/18/23
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2023
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.23
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
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.
12.8
Hitting
2023
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).
83.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
191
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.5
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.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.6
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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.
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.9
Hand Speed (avg)
70.5
Bat Speed (max)
67.6
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).
89.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
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).
2116
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.
24.5
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).
75.4
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).
2097
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).
76.3
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).
2120
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).
Illinois State Games (Invite-Only)
Aug 8, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
89.1
Velocity (max)
84.1 - 87.6
Velo Range
83.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,226
Spin Rate (max)
2,104
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 78.1
Velo Range
72.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,246
Spin Rate (max)
2,088
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
79.1
Velocity (max)
75.0 - 77.7
Velo Range
72.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,284
Spin Rate (max)
2,120
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Central Illinois Open
Jul 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.7
Velocity (max)
86.9 - 87.4
Velo Range
85.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,186
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
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
75.3
Velocity (max)
72.3 - 75.3
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,200
Spin Rate (max)
2,109
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
77.4
Velocity (max)
74.4 - 77.4
Velo Range
73.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,185
Spin Rate (max)
2,118
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).
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)
86.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.8
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.0
Game Performance
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Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- Illinois Signing Day: Big Ten Outlook - Nov 16, 2023
- Illinois State Games: 2024 Pitcher Analysis - Oct 25, 2023
- Central Illinois Open: Pitcher Analysis - Sep 28, 2023
- Central Illinois Open: Positional Analysis - Sep 26, 2023
- Illinois State Games Takeaways: 2024s - Aug 16, 2023
- Central Illinois Open: Quick HIts - Jul 21, 2023
- Central Illinois Open: Preview - Jul 13, 2023
- Week 8 Games - May 11, 2023
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An upside arm to follow that’s still uncommitted from this event: RHP Samuel McArthur (Champaign Central, 2024). McArthur toed the rubber on Tuesday afternoon at 6-foot-2, 180-pounds and showed a loose, whippy arm to go along with an athletic delivery downhill. He ran his fastball up to 89.1 mph, pitching in the mid-to-upper-80s, with seemingly more to come. McArthur spun an upper-70s breaking ball to pair with his heater and, while he didn’t have consistent feel for it in this look, it’s a pitch that has impressed our staff across a few prior looks.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Athletic delivery, high leg kick into a drop and drive lower half, cross-fire stride, creates some deception and tough angles.
Arm Action: RH. Loose, whippy arm action out of a 3/4 slot.
FB: T89, 84-88 mph. Plays with ride through the zone. T2226, 2104 average rpm.
CB: 74-78 mph. Short, two-plane break. T2246, 2088 average rpm.
SL: 75-78 mph. Short lateral break with depth. T2284, 2120 average rpm.
RHP/OF Sam McCarthur (Champaign Central, 2024) is an uncommitted senior-to-be, and currently ranked No. 140 in the state’s 2024 class. McCarthur jumped on our radar this spring after a brief outing on the mound where he jumped up 87 mph, earning a mention within our ‘Week 8 Scout Blog’. During his ‘pen in Normal, McCarthur impressed with athletic actions on the mound and his quick arm. His fastball sat mostly 87 mph, topping out at 87.7 mph with an average of 7.3 in. of horizontal movement. His curveball sat 72-75 mph with 11/5 shape, and spun it at an average of 2109 rpm. He rounded out his arsenal with a 10/4 shaped slider that sat 74-77 mph. He throws all his offerings with conviction. His arm played in the outfield, too, where he fired his best bullet at 89 mph (second best at the event) on throws to home. His peak exit velocity at the event was 92.6 mph. The 6-foot-2, 180-pound prospect is a name-to-know in the 2024 class.
Positional Profile: OF/RHP
Body: 6-2, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Uptempo, athletic delivery, high leg lift with tuck, drop/drive delivery, lands in-line.
Arm Action: RH. Long, loose clean arm action, 3/4 slot.
FB: T88, 87-87 mph. Armside run, life through the zone. T2186, 2148 average rpm.
CB: 72-75 mph. 11/5 action, quality movement, can land. T2200, 2109 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. 10/4 shape, horizontal action. T2185, 2118 average rpm.
Uncommitted. Stands at an athletic 6-foot-2, 185-pounds. Saw limited action as he threw 1 � innings in relief, allowing one hit, one unearned run, walking one and striking out one. Showed a fastball with carry through the zone that sat 83-86 mph, touching 87 mph with 2400 RPMs. Mixed in a curveball that sat 74-77 mph with 11/5 shape. An impressive look at the junior coming off of a wrist injury.