88
Velocity (max)
3/18/24
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
1B
Michael
Strong
Saint Louis University High (HS) • MO
6' 1" • 197LBS
R/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: STL Gamers
6' 1" • 197LBSR/R • 16yr 10mo
Travel Team: STL Gamers
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Commitment
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
84 - 88
Velo Range
3/18/24
2552
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Changeup
77 - 79
Velo Range
2/19/24
1820
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
Slider
76 - 77
Velo Range
2/19/24
2737
Spin Rate (avg)
2/19/24
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
2/19/24
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/19/24
303
Distance (max)
2/19/24
50
Sweet Spot %
2/19/24
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
2/19/24
72
Bat Speed (max)
2/19/24
17.1
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/24
17
Hard Hit %
2/19/24
Positional Tools
2024
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.1
Hitting
2024
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
91.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
236
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
30.0
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.
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
91.1
Exit Velocity (max)
79.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
236
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.0
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.
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.2
Hand Speed (avg)
72.0
Bat Speed (max)
63.0
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).
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.6
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).
2552
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.
29.5
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).
77.7
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).
1820
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).
76.1
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).
2737
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).
St. Louis Preseason ID
Feb 19, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
86.3 - 86.9
Velo Range
86.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,624
Spin Rate (max)
2,552
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
76.6
Velocity (max)
75.6 - 76.6
Velo Range
74.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,819
Spin Rate (max)
2,737
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
78.9
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.7
Velo Range
77.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,997
Spin Rate (max)
1,820
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
Pitching Velos
2024
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
86.2
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
76.5
Game Performance
2024
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
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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.
Michael Strong, SLUH (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Delivery: Stretch delivery. Comes set to a tall, square position. Upright balance point. Works quickly down the mound with intent and strong lead leg.
Arm Action: RH. Long high-3/4 arm action with arm speed.
FB: T87, 86-87 mph. Arm-side run. Quick out of the hand. T2624, 2552 average rpm.
SL: 76-77 mph. Sharp sweep action. Above-average spin. T2819, 2737 average rpm.
CH: 77-79 mph. Solid fade action. Pronates hard to kill spin. T1997, 1820 average rpm.
ATH: 28.00 max vertical.
Michael Strong, SLUH (MO), 2026
Positional Profile: RHP/1B
Body: 6-1, 197-pounds. Athletic, high-waisted build.
Hit: RHH. Square, upright stance. Quiet pre-pitch actions. Hands load back into a toe-tap and minimal stride. Uphill, rotational swing path. Looks to elevate the ball. Quick through the zone. Pull approach. 63 mph bat speed with 13 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 91 max exit velocity, averaged 79.6 mph. 303' max distance.
Arm: RH.
ATH: 28.00 max vertical.