93.1
Velocity (max)
9/05/20
CLASS OF 2021
RHP
2B
Sam
Malec
Minnesota
Woodbury (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Great Lakes Lumberjacks
Woodbury (HS) • MN
6' 0" • 180LBS
R/R • 21yr 8mo
Travel Team: Great Lakes Lumberjacks
Rankings
2021 National
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2021 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
90 - 93
Velo Range
8/23/20
2199
Spin Rate (avg)
2/07/21
Changeup
84 - 86
Velo Range
2/07/21
2111
Spin Rate (avg)
9/05/20
Curveball
77 - 79
Velo Range
9/05/20
2468
Spin Rate (avg)
9/05/20
Slider
80 - 82
Velo Range
7/10/19
2501
Spin Rate (avg)
9/05/20
86
Exit Velocity (max)
3/15/20
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
6.93
60
7/10/19
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
3/15/20
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2020
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)
7.09
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
12.1
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
6.93
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.0
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
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2021
2020
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
92.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.9
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).
2199
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.
24.2
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).
84.8
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).
2092
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).
79.5
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).
2428
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).
93.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.7
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).
1989
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.
21.9
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).
77.9
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).
2468
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).
84.3
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).
1999
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).
79.1
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).
2068
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).
Sinker
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.6
Sinker
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).
1858
Sinker
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Super 60 Pro Showcase
Feb 7, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
92.5
Velocity (max)
89.2 - 92.5
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,352
Spin Rate (max)
2,199
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
81.2
Velocity (max)
78.2 - 80.8
Velo Range
75.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,495
Spin Rate (max)
2,428
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.7
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 85.7
Velo Range
81.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,182
Spin Rate (max)
2,092
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Midwest Pro Day
Sep 5, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
93.1
Velocity (max)
90.4 - 92.5
Velo Range
91.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,171
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 - Curveball
78.4
Velocity (max)
77.5 - 78.3
Velo Range
76.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,545
Spin Rate (max)
2,468
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
80.9
Velocity (max)
80.1 - 80.9
Velo Range
79.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,551
Spin Rate (max)
2,501
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Trackman - ChangeUp
85.5
Velocity (max)
84.2 - 85.5
Velo Range
85.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,193
Spin Rate (max)
2,111
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Sinker
89.7
Velocity (max)
87.8 - 89.5
Velo Range
89.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,881
Spin Rate (max)
1,858
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase (2021 Grads)
Aug 23, 2020
Trackman - Fastball
92.6
Velocity (max)
88.8 - 91.7
Velo Range
87.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,934
Spin Rate (max)
1,862
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
79.4
Velocity (max)
76.5 - 79.2
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,274
Spin Rate (max)
1,721
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
84.9
Velocity (max)
82.3 - 84.8
Velo Range
80.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,952
Spin Rate (max)
1,865
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2021
2020
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
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
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2021
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
91.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
79.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
89.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
82.7
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.5
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
66.0
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
75.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
81.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
2021
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
65.24
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: All-Time Event Leaderboards - Mar 15, 2022
- PBR Minnesota- Super 60 Flashback - Jan 24, 2022
- 2021 PBR Minnesota High School Scout Blog - Jun 11, 2021
- PBR MN 2021 HS Team Preview: Woodbury - Apr 8, 2021
- Trackman Arsenal Analysis: Sam Malec Minnesota Commit - Feb 11, 2021
- PBR Super 60: Quick Hits- Minnesota Players - Feb 9, 2021
- Commitment Spotlight: '21 Sam Malec, RHP, Woodbury - Feb 8, 2021
- Super 60 Breakout Candidates - Feb 3, 2021
- Super 60 Spotlight: Sam Malec - Jan 13, 2021
- 2021 Big Ten Recruiting Classes - Dec 8, 2020
- Minnesota Gophers- Recruiting Class Breakdown - Dec 7, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Peak Bauer Units Of 2020 - Dec 3, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Avg. Induced Vertical Break Of 2020 - Dec 2, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Avg. Horizontal Break Of 2020 - Dec 1, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Trackman Spin Rates Of 2020 - Nov 30, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Fastball Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 21, 2020
- PBR MN- Top Infield Velocities Of 2020 - Nov 18, 2020
- PBR Unsigned Senior: Pitcher Evaluations - Sep 24, 2020
- PBR Midwest Pro Day: Trackman Leaderboard - Sep 10, 2020
- PBR Midwest Pro Day: Instant Analysis - Sep 8, 2020
- PBR IA Scout Blog- Limited Series Tournament- Des Moines - Aug 31, 2020
- PBR Unsigned Senior Showcase: Instant Analysis - Aug 25, 2020
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Top Prospects - Apr 10, 2020
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Pitcher Evaluations - Apr 9, 2020
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Infielder Evaluations - Apr 8, 2020
- PBR MN Preseason All-State: Instant Analysis - Mar 16, 2020
- 2020 PBR MN Team Preview: Woodbury - Mar 3, 2020
- PBR MN Scout Blog- MN Club League - Oct 7, 2019
- PBR MN Prospect ID- Hopkins: Top Prospects - Aug 9, 2019
- PBR MN Prospect ID- Hopkins: Pitcher Evaluations - Aug 8, 2019
- PBR MN Prospect ID- Hopkins: Infielder Evaluations - Aug 7, 2019
- 2019 MN High School Team Preview: Woodbury High School - Mar 5, 2019
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Long, unique low-¾ arm action. Malec hides the ball well and his fastball jumps on batters. Sat 88-89 topping out at 92 mph in the 5th inning. He complimented his fastball with a nasty 10-4 slider with a lot of movement. Malec also successfully used his 83-84 mph changeup that has sink to the arm side. Legit 3 pitch mix. Minnesota commit.
Position: RHP/SS
Body: 6-foot, 160-pound
Pitching: Above average. Up-tempo delivery, some effort. ¾ arm angle, quick arm speed, long arm action. Low balance point, in line shoulders, lands square, a recoil finish.
FB: T93. 90-93 mph. Running action, heavy movement.
CB: Late action, 10/4 movement.
CH: 83-85 mph. Fading action, heavy movement.
SL: 77-79 mph.
Positional Profile: RHP/SS
Body: 6-0, 168-pounds. Wiry frame
Hit: RHH. Open and balanced. Body and hand load. Swing can get long with some push. Middle approach with ground ball and line drive contact
Power: 86 mph exit velocity from the tee.
Arm: RH. INF - 83 mph. Long arm action with whip from low angle
Defense: Quick and active feet. Average hands and funnels in to field
Run: 7.09 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Good balance through delivery. Lands slightly across body.
Arm Action: RH. Quick, 3/4 arm action. Whip in arm.
FB: T90, 86-87 mph. Varying action w/ run and sink. Jumps out of hand.
SL: 75-76 mph. Tight 10/4 shape. Above avg. depth.
CH: 79-81 mph. Heavy fade and sink action for strikes.
'21 Sam Malec a RHP/SS for Great Lakes. A thin frame with a loose arm from a lower 3/4 arm slot. Fastball was 84-86 mph with run and sink. Curveball sat 65-67 mph with 10/4 break. A follow in the 2021 class
5-foot-11, 147-pound right-handed hitting 2-way player. 6.93 runner. Slightly open balanced stance. Toe tap trigger. Strides to square and hand load back. Pushes barrel through zone. Slightly uphill swing plane. Uses the whole field with line drive contact. Consistent and solid contact with 82 mph exit velocity. IF- Moves athletically. Works around ball to field. Average glove and fields ball out in front. Makes routine play. Releases from lower slot. 80 mph arm strength with good carry and accuracy.