21.4
Hand Speed (max)
3/16/24
CLASS OF 2026
C
OF
Cruz
Sturm
Wayzata (HS) • MN
5' 10" • 182.1LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Grizzlies
5' 10" • 182.1LBSR/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Grizzlies
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2026 National
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Best Of Stats
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
6/25/24
18.8
Rot. Acc (max)
3/18/23
50
Hard Hit %
3/16/24
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
3/16/24
87
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/16/24
349
Distance (max)
3/16/24
83
Sweet Spot %
6/25/24
7.45
60
3/16/24
4.25
30-yd
6/28/23
1.85
10-yd
6/28/23
17.9
Run speed (max)
6/28/23
79
INF Velo
3/19/22
83
OF Velo
3/16/24
77
C Velo
3/16/24
1.97 - 2.16
Pop Time
3/16/24
Positional Tools
2024
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.45
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.16
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
12.5
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.50
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.14 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.67
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.20 - 2.70
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
349
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
258
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.8
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
312
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
193
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.0
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.
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
89.1
Exit Velocity (max)
83.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
321
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
93.4
Exit Velocity (max)
87.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
245
Distance (avg)
349
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.9
Exit Velocity (max)
76.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
78.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
309
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.7
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
75.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
69.8
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.
20.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.4
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.
Prep Baseball MN State Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 25, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.2
Hand Speed (max)
19.3
Hand Speed (avg)
75.3
Bat Speed (max)
69.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State (Invite Only)
Mar 16, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
73.2
Bat Speed (max)
70.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2026 Grads)
Jun 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.3
Hand Speed (max)
18.8
Hand Speed (avg)
64.6
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (2026 Grads)
Mar 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.4
Hand Speed (max)
19.4
Hand Speed (avg)
67.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
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.
1.85
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.25
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.67
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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Physical
2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip strength is a measure of a players bat control and ability to transfer power and speed during impact, measured in pounds of force generated; collected with elbow bent at 90 degrees.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 182-pounds.
Hit: RHH. slight open stance, flashes of pop in bat, mid pull approach, shows ability to stay on and through contact well. 69 mph bat speed with 11 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 89 max exit velocity, averaged 83.5 mph. 321' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-75 mph. OF-82 mph.
Defense: 2.06-2.14 pop times. C- Varies stances, good late setup, average glove, can get stiff, shows strength. Staggered stance, inline feet and works through exchange on throws OF- Active feet, slower tempo to field, works low, long actions to release. Glove is consistent and low to field
ATH: 7.47 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/OF
Body: 5-10, 185-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Open to start, lower hand slot, works up and through contact, occasional hard contact to pull side of field. 70.6 mph bat speed with 12 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 93 max exit velocity, averaged 87.0 mph. 349' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-77 mph. OF-83 mph.
Defense: 1.97-2.16 pop times. C- Shows balance, good mobility, lotsa of movement, average glove, tends to stab, extra glove action. Truns through exchange and short inline footwork on throws. OF- Average footwork, plays through the ball. Glove works low and out front
ATH: 7.45 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open start, mid hand set. Leg lift to square, hands load back. Dives into swing, stiff upper half. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 62.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop times. Works from on knee, stays low. Average glove, works low to high, gets under, shows strength. Average movements to block. Shoulder turn/reach to exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Active feet, sits back on ball, developing footwork. Flips glove out and flips to field the ball
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 172-pounds.
Hit: RHH. Balanced open start, mid hand set. Leg lift to square, hands load back. Dives into swing, stiff upper half. Mid/pull approach, good barrel contact, line drive and fly ball result 62.7 mph bat speed with 9 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 76.3 mph. 312' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-74 mph. INF-77 mph.
Defense: 2.14-2.28 pop times. Works from on knee, stays low. Average glove, works low to high, gets under, shows strength. Average movements to block. Shoulder turn/reach to exchange, inline feet on throws. IF- Active feet, sits back on ball, developing footwork. Flips glove out and flips to field the ball
ATH: 7.67 runner in the 60. 1.85 and 4.25 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Sturm presented quiet and low hands in his stance, going 2-for-2 on Sunday with three RBIs and a double in a run-rule victory. Utilized the pull-side multiple times, driving pitches to left field to earn base hits. Sturm was a key contributor in the order, and matched Karlen with those three RBIs on the day, tied for a team-high. Stands at a sturdy 5-foot-10, 172-pound frame, allowing him to generate power through his lower-half at the plate.
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Upright and open stance. Stride square and hand load. Turns behind ball, barrel works up. Stiff actions. Middle of field approach, average barrel, line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-74 mph.
Defense: 2.16-2.26 pop times. One knee balanced stance. Glove works low to high, average glove, can be late. Shows hand strength, average movements. Inline feet, reach to exchange. IF- Works direct, plays off left side. Stiff actions. Glove stays low
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-10, 165-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Upright and open stance. Stride square and hand load. Turns behind ball, barrel works up. Stiff actions. Middle of field approach, average barrel, line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78.2 MPH. 309' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-73 mph. INF-74 mph.
Defense: 2.16-2.26 pop times. One knee balanced stance. Glove works low to high, average glove, can be late. Shows hand strength, average movements. Inline feet, reach to exchange. IF- Works direct, plays off left side. Stiff actions. Glove stays low
Run: 7.50 runner in the 60.
Cruz Sturm, TBD, 2026
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-9, 150-pounds. Athletic frame
Defense: 2.20-2.70 pop times. INF: Average foot work. Glove work is solid. Strong quick arm. C: Square setup. Footwork is efficient. Quick arm with solid accuracy. Very solid behind the plate. Good anticipation and blocks well. Athletic movements. Solid glove work.
Arm: RH. C - 69 mph. INF - 79 mph.
Hit: RHH. Tall open stance. Separates the top and bottom half. Aggressive swing. Gets on the front side some. Some pop in the barrel. Mid/pull approach.
Power: 80.00 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 7.67 runner in the 60.