86
Velocity (max)
10/01/22
CLASS OF 2024
RHP
1B
Kyle
Sams
Union County (HS) • IN
6' 4" • 220LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Crush Baseball
6' 4" • 220LBS
R/R • 18yr 8mo
Travel Team: Indiana Crush Baseball
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 86
Velo Range
10/01/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Changeup
75 - 78
Velo Range
12/11/21
-
Spin Rate (avg)
Slider
71 - 73
Velo Range
10/01/22
-
Spin Rate (avg)
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
10/01/22
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
12/11/21
318
Distance (max)
10/01/22
62
Sweet Spot %
12/11/21
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
12/11/21
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
12/11/21
7.1
Rot. Acc (max)
12/11/21
15
Hard Hit %
12/11/21
8.03
60
10/01/22
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
82
INF Velo
12/11/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.03
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.
11.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.08
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
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.
11.3
Hitting
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
318
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
254
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
36.1
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).
91.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
274
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.
18.0
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.
Canes Scout Weekend
Oct 1, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
92.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
254
Distance (avg)
318
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
91.3
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
191
Distance (avg)
274
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.4
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.4
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.
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.2
Hand Speed (max)
21.4
Hand Speed (avg)
75.4
Bat Speed (max)
71.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.8
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).
2201
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.
26.6
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).
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
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).
1801
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.4
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).
2329
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).
Hoosier Holiday Showcase
Dec 11, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.8
Velocity (max)
81.5 - 84.1
Velo Range
82.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,347
Spin Rate (max)
2,201
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
73.0
Velocity (max)
71.5 - 73.0
Velo Range
71.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,338
Spin Rate (max)
2,329
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.5
Velocity (max)
74.5 - 78.0
Velo Range
75.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,895
Spin Rate (max)
1,801
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
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)
85.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.0
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)
83.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
72.5
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Kyle Sams, Union County, 2024, IN
Position: RHP/1B
Body: 6-foot-4, 220-pound sturdy long frame.
Hit: (RHH) Started in a wide stance with a quick tight load, then used a toe tap stride. Quick bat speed. High finish, loose swing. Pull side approach.
Power: , average 82.2 mph. 71.4 mph bat speed average. 21.4 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (IF) Sure hands, consistent footwork, quick exchange.
Arm: 82 mph infield velocity. Short arm action, an-over-the-top slot.
Speed: 8.08 (60-yard).
Pitching: Solid. Feel delivery, some effort. High ¾ arm angle, good arm speed, moderate clean arm action. Strong balance point, even shoulders, lands hard, a falling off finish.
FB: T85. 82-84 mph. (Max spin 2346; Avg 2201). Heavy movement.
CH: 75-78 mph.
SL: 72-73 mph. Tight action. (Max spin 2338; Avg 2328).