24.9
Hand Speed (max)
10/17/20
CLASS OF 2022
C
1B
Sam
Gladd
Taylor University
Columbia City (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 200LBS
L/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Primetime 17U - Brown
Columbia City (HS) • IN
6' 1" • 200LBS
L/R • 21yr 4mo
Travel Team: Primetime 17U - Brown
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
10/17/20
12.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/22/21
78
Hard Hit %
2/27/21
102.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/27/21
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/22/21
400
Distance (max)
6/22/21
75
Sweet Spot %
6/22/21
7.34
60
6/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
81
OF Velo
6/09/20
81
C Velo
6/22/21
1.89 - 1.97
Pop Time
6/22/21
Positional Tools
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.34
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.89 - 2.04
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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.
13.9
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.62
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.96 - 2.11
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.0
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
Hitting
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
94.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
400
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
259
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.0
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
99.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
321
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
184
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.2
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
100.1
Exit Velocity (max)
94.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
334
Distance (avg)
400
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Preseason All-State 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
102.2
Exit Velocity (max)
94.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
193
Distance (avg)
396
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Barrel %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Prospect Showcase
Oct 17, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
99.6
Exit Velocity (max)
79.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
139
Distance (avg)
316
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
GPA Games
Aug 9, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
92.7
Exit Velocity (max)
83.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
70.2
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.
24.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
23.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
78.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
74.2
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.
Top Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.4
Hand Speed (max)
22.5
Hand Speed (avg)
71.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Preseason All-State 2022 Grads (Invite Only)
Feb 27, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.8
Hand Speed (max)
23.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.6
Bat Speed (max)
71.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Prospect Showcase
Oct 17, 2020
Blast - Hitting
24.9
Hand Speed (max)
23.5
Hand Speed (avg)
78.2
Bat Speed (max)
74.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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Sam Gladd, Columbia City, 2022, IN
Position: C/1B
Body: 6-foot-1, 200-pound physical build.
Hit: (LHH) Started in an open quiet stance with an arm bar tight load, then used a long controlled stride. High finish, upward swing. Gap to gap fly ball approach.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity, average 94.34 mph. 68.34 mph bat speed average. 22.46 mph hand speed average.
Defense: (C) 1.89-1.97 pop times. Firm hands, smooth rhythmic footwork, fluid exchange. Had clean setup.
Arm: 81 mph catcher velocity. Short arm action.
Speed: 7.34 (60-yard).
Sam Gladd, Columbia City, 2022, IN
Position: C/1B
Body: 6-foot, 190-pound lanky frame
Hit: Begins in a tall stance with a tight load, then uses a controlled stride just before his swing. Raw bat speed. Good extension on his finish, upward swing.
Power: 100 mph exit velocity. gap to gap approach.
Defense: Catcher, Twitchy hands, consistent footwork, twitchy exchange. Above average. Athletic setup with above average flexibility.
Arm: 75 Catcher Velocity. 1.96-2.04 pop times. Quick arm action, ¾ slot, consistent accuracy.
Speed: 7.62
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 6-0, 175-pounds. Well-proportioned frame.
Hit: LH. Tall setup, slight bend in knees, arm bars at load. Short and level path, line drive approach, hits in rhythm.
Power: 90 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. C - 73 mph. Short arm action, high 3/4 slot. Arm plays accurate to the bag.
Defense: 2.08-2.11 pop times. Works quick out of the crouch, athletic feet, directional and quick to release.
Run: 7.64 runner in the 60.