20.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/30/23
CLASS OF 2026
1B
LHP
Bryson
Gates
Benton (HS) • LA
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Five Star
5' 9" • 165LBS
L/L • 16yr 6mo
Travel Team: Five Star
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
63
Bat Speed (max)
9/30/23
19.4
Rot. Acc (max)
9/30/23
-
Hard Hit %
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
9/30/23
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/30/23
300
Distance (max)
9/30/23
100
Sweet Spot %
9/30/23
7.84
60
9/30/23
4.29
30-yd
9/30/23
1.82
10-yd
9/30/23
17.3
Run speed (max)
9/30/23
75
INF Velo
9/30/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
9/28/24
78 - 80.4
Velo Range
9/28/24
1985
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24
Changeup
73.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
9/28/24
1396
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24
Slider
-
Velo Range
2065
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/24
Positional Tools
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
300
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.8
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.4
Exit Velocity (max)
84.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
244
Distance (avg)
300
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.2
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.
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 30, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.2
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).
1985
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.
25.1
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).
73.7
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).
1396
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).
73.2
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).
2065
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).
Louisiana State Games (Invite-Only)
Sep 28, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.5
Velocity (max)
78.0 - 80.4
Velo Range
77.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,077
Spin Rate (max)
1,985
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
73.2
Velocity (max)
71.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,065
Spin Rate (max)
2,065
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.8
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 73.8
Velo Range
72.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,583
Spin Rate (max)
1,396
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
2024
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
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.82
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.29
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.84
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Positional Profile: 1B/LHP
Body: 5-9, 165-pounds. Durable with strong lower-half.
Hit: LHH. Balanced and athletic stance with hands held at shoulder height, uses a simple load and stride. Short, flat path to contact, stays inside the ball well, level through extension with a one-handed finish, stays on the ball and hits behind a firm front side, hit the ball well up the middle and to the opposite field gap during BP. 59.2 mph bat speed with 17 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 86 max exit velocity, averaged 84.2 mph. 300' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-75 mph. Longer arm stroke with a high 3/4 release.
Defense: Works low to the ground, fields the ball out front and clean with two hands off the middle of his body, funnels to the middle of his body, accurate throws to both 2B and 3B.
ATH: 7.84 runner in the 60. 1.82 and 4.29 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.