The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.70
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
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
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.
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
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future
Delivery: On the mound uses an uptempo rocker style delivery with an upright posture and working to a mid height balance point. Hands work down around the belt throughout the delivery with early hand break. Slight coil with the shoulders and hips at the top of the balance point with short push off the rubber. Lands in the middle of the slope with good extension and into a firm plant leg.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action with good hand speed.
FB: 81-84 mph, will show some heavy arm side running action at times.
CB: 65-66 mph, 12/6 shape with good downward biting action.
CH: 75-76 mph, strong fading action working to the bottom of the zone.
10/04/20
Lean 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with room to fill out. Projectable right-handed pitcher who works out of a feel step-and-turn delivery. Athletic balance point, landing square to home and a balanced finish. Quick over-the-top arm action with low effort in his delivery. Fastball was consistently 82-84 mph with arm-side run for strikes. Curveball has tight 12/6 shape, 68-69 mph. Changeup showed straight action at 75-76 mph, thrown with good arm speed. Should continue to add velocity with increased strength and maturity.
6/15/20
Sam Gordley: OF/RHP, (2022) Wentzville Liberty, MO. 5-foot-10, 155-pound slim frame. At the plate, Gordley had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Bat speed is average, has level swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 84 mph; had a clean exchange, rhythmic footwork and sure hands. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.71. Projectable on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action with good arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses low effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-81 mph and topped out at 83 mph; had low in the zone control and running action. straight changeup (75-75). He has some action on his curveball .
2/08/20
Gordley is a 5-foot-10, 148-pound, outfield prospect and right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2022 class. He ran a 7.87 second 60 and posted an exit velocity of 79 mph. At the plate, Gordley is lean, long limbs, smooth load, leverages a firm from side, flat bat path throughout the zone, sprayed the ball to all fields during batting practice. Defensively, aggressive to the baseball, clean transfers, momentum towards target, positional velo of 82 mph, mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Gordley has a wirey frame, projectable with room to grow, delivery is directional towards home plate with some effort, creates good angle with an over the top release. Gordley shows a 3 pitch mix for strikes, fastball is 79-82 mph, tops at 83 mph, late action to his arm side, curveball is late with sharp bite, 12-to-6 shape, 64-67 mph, changeup is 76-78 mph.
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Positional Profile: RHP
Body: 5-foot-11, 155-pound lean and developing frame with room for added strength and size in the future
Delivery: On the mound uses an uptempo rocker style delivery with an upright posture and working to a mid height balance point. Hands work down around the belt throughout the delivery with early hand break. Slight coil with the shoulders and hips at the top of the balance point with short push off the rubber. Lands in the middle of the slope with good extension and into a firm plant leg.
Arm Action: High ¾ arm slot with a short and quick arm action with good hand speed.
FB: 81-84 mph, will show some heavy arm side running action at times.
CB: 65-66 mph, 12/6 shape with good downward biting action.
CH: 75-76 mph, strong fading action working to the bottom of the zone.
Lean 5-foot-10, 155-pound frame with room to fill out. Projectable right-handed pitcher who works out of a feel step-and-turn delivery. Athletic balance point, landing square to home and a balanced finish. Quick over-the-top arm action with low effort in his delivery. Fastball was consistently 82-84 mph with arm-side run for strikes. Curveball has tight 12/6 shape, 68-69 mph. Changeup showed straight action at 75-76 mph, thrown with good arm speed. Should continue to add velocity with increased strength and maturity.
Sam Gordley: OF/RHP, (2022) Wentzville Liberty, MO. 5-foot-10, 155-pound slim frame. At the plate, Gordley had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. Began in a balanced stance with a controlled load, then used a long stride to initiate his swing. Bat speed is average, has level swing plane and high finish. Found some barrels in his rounds. Line drive approach. His best position velocity in the outfield was registered at 84 mph; had a clean exchange, rhythmic footwork and sure hands. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action. During the event, clocked a 60 time of 7.71. Projectable on the mound, had an over-the-top arm angle and a quick arm action with good arm speed. Feel type pitcher and uses low effort. Tall balance point with even shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 77-81 mph and topped out at 83 mph; had low in the zone control and running action. straight changeup (75-75). He has some action on his curveball .
Gordley is a 5-foot-10, 148-pound, outfield prospect and right-handed pitcher in Missouri’s 2022 class. He ran a 7.87 second 60 and posted an exit velocity of 79 mph. At the plate, Gordley is lean, long limbs, smooth load, leverages a firm from side, flat bat path throughout the zone, sprayed the ball to all fields during batting practice. Defensively, aggressive to the baseball, clean transfers, momentum towards target, positional velo of 82 mph, mostly accurate throws. On the mound, Gordley has a wirey frame, projectable with room to grow, delivery is directional towards home plate with some effort, creates good angle with an over the top release. Gordley shows a 3 pitch mix for strikes, fastball is 79-82 mph, tops at 83 mph, late action to his arm side, curveball is late with sharp bite, 12-to-6 shape, 64-67 mph, changeup is 76-78 mph.