79
Velocity (max)
10/04/23
CLASS OF 2023
LHP
Sam
Russo
Elkhart (HS) • IN
5' 9" • 155LBS
L/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers South Bend U17
5' 9" • 155LBS
L/L • 19yr 11mo
Travel Team: Rawlings Tigers South Bend U17
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
76.1 - 78.8
Velo Range
10/04/23
1429
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/23
Changeup
68.4 - 69.4
Velo Range
10/04/23
1279
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/23
Curveball
60 - 63
Velo Range
7/07/22
1750
Spin Rate (avg)
3/12/22
Slider
63.7 - 65.7
Velo Range
3/12/22
1907
Spin Rate (avg)
10/04/23
71
Exit Velocity (max)
3/16/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
8.32
60
3/16/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
72
OF Velo
3/16/19
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.32
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
8.5
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.5
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).
1429
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.
18.4
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).
69.0
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).
1279
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).
64.1
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).
1907
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.9
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).
1409
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.
18.8
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).
59.1
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).
1750
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).
61.9
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).
1079
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).
64.6
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).
1719
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).
Scout Day: Bryant & Stratton College
Oct 4, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
79.0
Velocity (max)
76.1 - 78.8
Velo Range
76.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,528
Spin Rate (max)
1,429
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.8
Velocity (max)
63.2 - 65.3
Velo Range
63.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,991
Spin Rate (max)
1,907
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.4
Velocity (max)
68.4 - 69.4
Velo Range
68.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,340
Spin Rate (max)
1,279
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Preseason Preview
Mar 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
73.5 - 76.2
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,501
Spin Rate (max)
1,409
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
60.1
Velocity (max)
58.1 - 60.0
Velo Range
56.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,854
Spin Rate (max)
1,750
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
65.8
Velocity (max)
63.7 - 65.7
Velo Range
62.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,784
Spin Rate (max)
1,719
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
62.2
Velocity (max)
61.5 - 62.2
Velo Range
60.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,103
Spin Rate (max)
1,079
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ 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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
59.8
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
56.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
58.0
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Sam Russo, Elkhart, 2023, IN
Position: LHP/OF
Body: 5-foot-10, 165-pound lean frame.
Pitching: Capable. Feel delivery, easy effort. High ¾ arm angle, some arm speed, short quick arm action. In line shoulders, lands soft, a clean balanced finish.
FB:74-76 T 77 mph. (Max spin 1500; Avg 1408). Arm side accuracy, running action.
CB: 58-60 mph. Tight slurvey action. (Max spin 1853; Avg 1749).
CH: 61-62 mph. Feel command.
SL: 64-66 mph. (Max spin 1784; Avg 1718).