Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2023

OF
RHP

Michael
Gerda

Lakeville South (HS) • MN
6' 1" • 175LBS
R/R • 20yr 2mo
Travel Team: Northstar Baseball Club

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2023 National

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Best of Snapshot
Positional Tools Velos / Pop
TrackMan Hitting
Blast
TrackMan Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Swift
Visual Edge
PitchAI
News
Comments
Contact

Best Of Stats

Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
3/20/22
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
3/20/22
24.6
Rot. Acc (max)
10/18/20
83
Hard Hit %
3/20/22
Power
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
3/20/22
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/21/22
340
Distance (max)
8/21/22
67
Sweet Spot %
3/20/22
Run
6.68
60
3/20/22
3.96
30-yd
8/21/22
1.78
10-yd
8/21/22
19.6
Run speed (max)
8/21/22
Defense
85
INF Velo
6/30/21
91
OF Velo
3/20/22
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Pitching

Fastball

85.7
Velocity (max)
3/20/22
84.9 - 85.7
Velo Range
3/20/22
2248
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22

Changeup

77.3 - 78.9
Velo Range
3/20/22
1704
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22

Curveball

70.4 - 73
Velo Range
8/21/22
2212
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22

Slider

76 - 77.9
Velo Range
3/20/22
2393
Spin Rate (avg)
3/20/22

Positional Tools

2022
2021
2020
2019
60 Yard Dash
6.68
Outfield Velocity
91.0
Power / Speed Score
14.8
60 Yard Dash
6.76
Infield Velocity
85.0
Power / Speed Score
13.9
60 Yard Dash
6.95
Infield Velocity
79.0
Power / Speed Score
12.5
60 Yard Dash
7.10
Infield Velocity
71.0
Power / Speed Score
10.8
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Position
88
OF Velo
Power Speed Score
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Position
6.76
60-yard
85
INF Velo
88
Exit Velo
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Position
6.96
60-yard
76
INF Velo
85
Exit Velo
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Position
6.95
60-yard
79
INF Velo
84
Exit Velo
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 8, 2020
Position
7.07
60-yard
70
INF Velo
75
Exit Velo
MN Club League Showcase
Sep 7, 2019
Position
7.10
60-yard
71
INF Velo
77
Exit Velo

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
98.8
Exit Velocity Avg
88.0
Distance Max
340
Distance Avg
171
Launch Angle Avg
10.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
84.6
Distance Max
322
Distance Avg
215
Launch Angle Avg
23.5
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
86.6
Exit Velocity Avg
77.8
Distance Max
288
Distance Avg
214
Launch Angle Avg
26.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
95.2
Exit Velocity (max)
89.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
153
Distance (avg)
340
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
98.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
197
Distance (avg)
337
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
86.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
226
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
88.7
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
203
Distance (avg)
315
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
86.6
Exit Velocity (max)
77.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
214
Distance (avg)
288
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %

Hitting

2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
25.1
Hand Speed Avg
22.8
Bat Speed Max
75.8
Bat Speed Avg
71.3
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.1
Hand Speed Avg
21.7
Bat Speed Max
72.2
Bat Speed Avg
69.7
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
23.0
Hand Speed Avg
22.6
Bat Speed Max
73.9
Bat Speed Avg
69.2
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Blast - Hitting
22.6
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
70.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.1
Hand Speed (max)
23.9
Hand Speed (avg)
75.8
Bat Speed (max)
74.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
72.1
Bat Speed (max)
70.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.1
Hand Speed (max)
21.8
Hand Speed (avg)
72.2
Bat Speed (max)
68.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Blast - Hitting
23.0
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
73.9
Bat Speed (max)
69.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)

Pitching

2022
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
84.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2142
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
25.4
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2172
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
76.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1697
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
76.9
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2393
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
82.2
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
2046
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
24.9
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1990
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
72.2
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1293
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.6
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1877
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.2
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
2006
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1148
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
84.3
Velocity (max)
82.4 - 83.8
Velo Range
83.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,115
Spin Rate (max)
2,036
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
73.0
Velocity (max)
70.4 - 73.0
Velo Range
71.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,227
Spin Rate (max)
2,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
76.5
Velocity (max)
73.6 - 76.5
Velo Range
75.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,830
Spin Rate (max)
1,689
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
85.7
Velocity (max)
84.9 - 85.7
Velo Range
83.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,322
Spin Rate (max)
2,248
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
71.5
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 71.5
Velo Range
69.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,251
Spin Rate (max)
2,212
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - Slider
78.0
Velocity (max)
76.0 - 77.9
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,429
Spin Rate (max)
2,393
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.9
Velocity (max)
77.3 - 78.9
Velo Range
77.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,771
Spin Rate (max)
1,704
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
84.6
Velocity (max)
82.9 - 84.4
Velo Range
83.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,221
Spin Rate (max)
2,113
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
69.6
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.6
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,994
Spin Rate (max)
1,943
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.7
Velocity (max)
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,323
Spin Rate (max)
1,323
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.7 - 80.6
Velo Range
80.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,027
Spin Rate (max)
1,922
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.8
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 67.5
Velo Range
67.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,052
Spin Rate (max)
2,027
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.6 - 73.1
Velo Range
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,333
Spin Rate (max)
1,287
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
80.6
Velocity (max)
79.5 - 80.6
Velo Range
84.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,917
Spin Rate (max)
1,877
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
67.2
Velocity (max)
65.6 - 66.8
Velo Range
70.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,062
Spin Rate (max)
2,006
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.1
Velocity (max)
67.2 - 69.1
Velo Range
72.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,192
Spin Rate (max)
1,148
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %

Pitch Scores

2022
2021
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2022
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
84.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
71.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
85.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.7
Curveball
Velocity Avg
67.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
81.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
80.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
68.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
74.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
61.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
63.5
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Pitching
84
Max FB
82 - 84
FB
70 - 73
CB
74 - 76
CH
PBR MN Underclass Prospect Games (2023 Grads)
Jun 30, 2021
Pitching
84
Max FB
83 - 84
FB
69 - 70
CB
74 - 74
CH
PBR MN Preseason Underclass (Invite Only)
Mar 13, 2021
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 80
FB
65 - 67
CB
70 - 74
CH
PBR MN Fall Underclass (2023 & 2024 Grads)
Oct 18, 2020
Pitching
81
Max FB
79 - 81
FB
65 - 67
CB
68 - 69
CH
MN Club League Showcase
Sep 7, 2019
Pitching
76
Max FB
74 - 75
FB
60 - 62
CB
62 - 65
CH

Game Performance

2022
10 Yard Dash
1.78
30 Yard Dash
3.96
60 Yard Dash
7.09
Top Speed (MPH)
RSi
Vertical Jump
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
Swift
1.78
10-yd
3.96
30-yd
7.09
60-yd
19.6
Run speed (max)
8.5
Run Speed (avg)
1.50
RSi (max)
2.29
RSi (avg)
1,715
Jump Power (max)
28.9
Jump Height (max)
28.8
Jump Height (avg)

Visual Edge

2022
Edge Score
73.82

Pitch Ai

2022
Arm Speed
Arm Slot
Knee Extension Velo
Deception
Hip-Shoulder Separation
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase
Aug 21, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
PBR MN Preseason All-State: 2023 Grads (Invite Only)
Mar 20, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)

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Comments

8/21/22
Positional ProfileOF/RHP Ranked 36th in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Delivery: Starts square. Slower controlled tempo. Works down the mound inline, lands clean
Arm Action: RH. Long arm swing,wraps hands, elbow gets behind, 3/4 release
FB: T84.3, 82-84 mph. Run T2115, 2036 average rpm.
CB: 70-73 mph. 12/6 average break T2227, 2148 average rpm.
CH: 74-76 mph. Average action, lack feel T1830, 1689 average rpm.
8/21/22
Positional Profile: OF/RHP Ranked 36th in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-1, 180-pounds.
Hits: RHH. Open stance. Stride and hands load. Some whip to swing, easy at times. HArd contact in round, consistent. Mid/pull with ground ball and line drive contact.
Power: 95 max exit velocity, averaged 89.7 MPH. 340' max distance.
Arm: RH. OF-88 mph.
Defense: Moves around athletically. Feet stay behind and through. Good glove.
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Vizual Edge: 73.82 Edge Score
3/20/22

Positional Profile: OF/RHP - Ranked 33rd in MN 2023 class
Body: 6-1, 170-pounds. - Athletic
Hit: RHH. Relaxed upright stance. Small leg lift and hand load. Level swing plane with hand speed. Strong and occasionally easy pop. Consistent line drive contact in round 
Power: 98.8 max exit velocity, averaged 85.4 mph. 337’ max distance.
Arm: RH. OF - 91 mph.
Defense: Shows athletic movements. Feet stay behind and into throws. Clean glove.
Run: 6.68 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Narrow start. Small steps, quicker knee lift and lands across the body
Arm Action: RH. Long arm path, ¾ slot
FB: T85.7, 84.9-85.7 mph. T2321, 2247 average rpm. Late run
CB: 70.9-71.5 mph. T2250, 2212 average rpm. 12/6 break
SL: 76.0-77.9 mph. T2429, 2393 average rpm. 10/4 break, good feel
CH: 77.3-78.9 mph. T1770, 1704 average rpm. Late fade

6/30/21

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-1, 164-pounds.
Defense: Fluid, controlled feet & overall movements. Soft hands. Long footwork to release, short arm action. Present arm strength w/ carry
Arm: R.  INF - 85 mph.
Hit: RHH. Upright, open start. Small leg lift, slight hip coil load. Longer stride, hips sink to contact. Slight downhill path to contact. Mid/pull contact w/ pull side pop.
Power: 88 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.76 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side rocker, medium leg lift. Easy rhythm. Direct down mound. Open foot landing. Some current effort.
Arm Action: R. Chest level separation. Tight elbow spiral. OTT slot.
FB: T84, 83-84 mph. Heavy AS run
CB: 69-70 mph. 11/5 shape, shows depth
CH: 74 mph. Varying AS fade

3/13/21

Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot-0, 161-pounds.
Defense: Average actions and moves athletically. Good hands and work out front.
Arm: Right.  INF - 76 mph. Average accuracy
Hit: Right. Open stance. Leg lift and hand load. Athletic in box. Mid/pull approach with line drive contact.  Occasional pop in the barrel.
Power: 85 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.96 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Side step into leg swing. More aggressive into release.
Arm Action: Right. Small stab. Long, ¾ slot
FB: T81, 79-80 mph. Straight
CB: 65-67 mph. 12/6 break, sharp at times
CH: 70-74 mph. Mainly straight


10/18/20

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-11, 155-pounds. Athletic proctable frame
Defense: Sits back and works around. Average hands and makes routine play.
Arm: RH.INF - 79 mph. Average carry and accuracy.
Hit: RHH. Upright and open stance. Leg lift and hand load to start.  Flat and loose swing.  Gap to gap approach with line drive and fly ball contact.
Power: 84 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Run: 6.95 runner in the 60. 

Delivery: Slow tempo.  Higher balance point and good balance through delivery.
Arm Action: RH. Long behind and clean out front.  High ¾ arm slot
FB: T81, 79-81 mph. Straight with arm side run at times
CB: 65-67 mph. Average depth and 11/5 break
CH: 68-69 mph. Straight and slows arm action

3/08/20

Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 5-10, 140-pounds. Long thin frame
Hit: RHH. Narrow and open Small leg lift and shoulder load. Controlled swing. Middle approach with line drive contact
Power: 75 mph exit velocity from the tee. Solid consistent contact
Arm: RH. INF - 70 mph. Long to short with push release.
Defense: Feet work around and sit back to field. Average hands and fields out front
Run: 7.07 runner in the 60.

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