Prep Baseball Report

CLASS OF 2025

LHP
1B

Sawyer
Bates

Canton Academy (HS) • MS
6' 2" • 200LBS
L/L • 17yr 11mo
Travel Team: EBC

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Best Of Stats

Pitching

Fastball

87
Velocity (max)
6/18/24
83 - 86
Velo Range
6/18/24
1907
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Changeup

70.9 - 75.1
Velo Range
6/18/24
1470
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24

Curveball

69 - 72
Velo Range
7/17/24
1947
Spin Rate (avg)
6/18/24

Slider

67 - 71
Velo Range
1/27/24
2051
Spin Rate (avg)
1/27/24
Power
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
1/27/24
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/27/24
322
Distance (max)
1/27/24
80
Sweet Spot %
1/27/24
Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
6/13/23
80.2
Bat Speed (max)
6/13/23
15
Rot. Acc (max)
1/27/24
40
Hard Hit %
1/27/24
Run
7.01
60
1/27/24
3.92
30-yd
1/27/24
1.74
10-yd
1/27/24
19.9
Run speed (max)
1/27/24
Defense
78
INF Velo
1/27/24
84
OF Velo
6/13/23
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time

Positional Tools

2024
2023
2021
Infield Velocity
78.0
Outfield Velocity
84.0
60 Yard Dash
7.63
Outfield Velocity
78.0
Power / Speed Score
11.0
Gulf Coast Open
Aug 14, 2021
Position
7.63
60-yard
78
OF Velo
84
Exit Velo
Power Speed Score

Hitting

2024
2023
2021
Exit Velocity Max
95.7
Exit Velocity Avg
85.1
Distance Max
322
Distance Avg
239
Launch Angle Avg
21.8
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
87.8
Exit Velocity Avg
77.6
Distance Max
305
Distance Avg
247
Launch Angle Avg
32.2
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Exit Velocity Max
84.2
Exit Velocity Avg
67.8
Distance Max
303
Distance Avg
189
Launch Angle Avg
35.6
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
95.7
Exit Velocity (max)
85.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
239
Distance (avg)
322
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.8
Exit Velocity (max)
77.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
247
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Gulf Coast Open
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
84.2
Exit Velocity (max)
67.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %

Hitting

2024
2023
2021
Hand Speed Max
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
22.4
Bat Speed Max
76.8
Bat Speed Avg
73.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
26.9
Hand Speed Avg
22.6
Bat Speed Max
80.2
Bat Speed Avg
67.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Hand Speed Max
21.5
Hand Speed Avg
20.5
Bat Speed Max
72.7
Bat Speed Avg
63.8
Rotational Acceleration Max
Rotational Acceleration Avg
On-Plane Efficiency Max
On-Plane Efficiency Avg
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
22.4
Hand Speed (avg)
76.8
Bat Speed (max)
73.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Blast - Hitting
26.9
Hand Speed (max)
22.6
Hand Speed (avg)
80.2
Bat Speed (max)
67.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Gulf Coast Open
Aug 14, 2021
Blast - Hitting
21.5
Hand Speed (max)
20.5
Hand Speed (avg)
72.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency

Pitching

2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
86.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
83.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1870
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
22.5
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.6
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1947
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.1
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1465
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.8
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
2013
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1847
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.7
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.7
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1752
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.6
Changeup
Spin Rate Avg
1448
Changeup
Total Movement Avg
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.2
Slider
Spin Rate Avg
1880
Slider
Total Movement Avg
Fastball
Velocity Max
76.8
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.3
Fastball
Spin Rate Avg
1729
Fastball
Spin Score Avg
23.6
Fastball
Total Movement Avg
Curveball
Velocity Avg
64.0
Curveball
Spin Rate Avg
1899
Curveball
Total Movement Avg
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
86.9
Velocity (max)
82.8 - 85.8
Velo Range
83.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,101
Spin Rate (max)
1,907
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
70.6
Velocity (max)
68.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,947
Spin Rate (max)
1,947
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
70.4
Velocity (max)
69.1 - 70.4
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,960
Spin Rate (max)
1,920
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
76.7
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 75.1
Velo Range
71.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,996
Spin Rate (max)
1,464
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
81.3
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 80.0
Velo Range
76.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,800
Spin Rate (max)
1,736
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
71.8
Velocity (max)
66.6 - 70.5
Velo Range
65.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,179
Spin Rate (max)
2,051
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
74.3
Velocity (max)
72.8 - 74.3
Velo Range
70.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,549
Spin Rate (max)
1,470
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
80.4
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 79.3
Velo Range
77.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,005
Spin Rate (max)
1,847
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
72.1
Velocity (max)
66.3 - 71.0
Velo Range
67.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,090
Spin Rate (max)
1,752
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
68.2
Velocity (max)
67.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,880
Spin Rate (max)
1,880
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
73.6
Velocity (max)
73.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,448
Spin Rate (max)
1,448
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Gulf Coast Open
Aug 14, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
76.8
Velocity (max)
70.9 - 75.7
Velo Range
73.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,945
Spin Rate (max)
1,729
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
64.2
Velocity (max)
63.8 - 64.2
Velo Range
63.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,926
Spin Rate (max)
1,899
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)

Pitch Scores

2024
2023
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Fastball
Hop+
Fastball
Sink+
Fastball
Rise+
Curveball
Hammer+
Curveball
Sweep+
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Pitch Scores - Fastball
Hop+
Rise+
Sink+
Pitch Scores - Curveball
Hammer+
Sweep+

Pitching Velos

2024
2023
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
87.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
81.2
Curveball
Velocity Avg
70.8
Changeup
Velocity Avg
73.2
Slider
Velocity Avg
69.2
Fastball
Velocity Max
80.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
78.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
68.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
74.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
68.0
Fastball
Velocity Max
77.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
73.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
63.5
17U National Championship
Jul 17, 2024
Pitching
84
Max FB
78 - 83
FB
69 - 72
CB
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 18, 2024
Pitching
87
Max FB
83 - 86
FB
71 - 71
CB
71 - 75
CH
69 - 70
SL
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Pitching
81
Max FB
77 - 80
FB
73 - 74
CH
67 - 71
SL
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Pitching
80
Max FB
77 - 79
FB
66 - 71
CB
74 - 74
CH
68 - 68
SL
Gulf Coast Open
Aug 14, 2021
Pitching
77
Max FB
71 - 75
FB
63 - 64
CB

Game Performance

2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
1.74
30 Yard Dash
3.92
60 Yard Dash
7.01
Top Speed (MPH)
10 Yard Dash
1.75
30 Yard Dash
4.04
60 Yard Dash
7.20
Top Speed (MPH)
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Swift
1.74
10-yd
3.92
30-yd
7.01
60-yd
19.9
Run speed (max)
Magnolia State Games (Invite-Only)
Jun 13, 2023
Swift
1.75
10-yd
4.04
30-yd
7.20
60-yd
19.4
Run speed (max)

Visual Edge

2024
2023
Edge Score
67.72
Edge Score
72.86

Pitch Ai

Notes

Comments

6/18/24
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-2, 200-pounds. Athletic frame with longer limbs and a solid lower half.
Delivery: Primarily from the windup, quicker mover down the mound.
Arm Action: LH. Whippy arm that delivers from a traditional 3/4 slot.
FB: T87, 83-86 mph. Heavy fastball that runs to arm side. T2101, 1907 average rpm.
CB: 71-71 mph. 11-5 action, showed some late break. T1947, 1947 average rpm.
SL: 69-70 mph. T1960, 1920 average rpm.
CH: 71-75 mph. showed good feel for the offering, depth at the plate, plays well off the FB. T1996, 1464 average rpm.
1/27/24
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds.
Delivery: Easy tempo.
Arm Action: LH. More of a 3/4 strike.
FB: T81, 77-80 mph. Arm side run. T1800, 1736 average rpm.
SL: 67-71 mph. Good bite on the slider. T2179, 2051 average rpm.
CH: 73-74 mph. Starting to develop feel but still working on command. T1549, 1470 average rpm.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
1/27/24
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025 East Central CC
Positional Profile: LHP/1B
Body: 6-0, 191-pounds.
Hit: LHH. Tall, balanced stance with normal hand set. Short, easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front with some loft. Solid up the middle to pull side approach. 73.8 mph bat speed with 14 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 96 max exit velocity, averaged 85.1 mph. 322' max distance.
Arm: LH. INF-78 mph. Quick, loose arm action
Defense: Good look over at 1st base. Gets the ball out quick on double play balls. Fields ball out front well with good footwork.
ATH: 7.01 runner in the 60. 1.74 and 3.92 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/13/23
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Proportional throughout, leaner and athletic frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo with direction off line to first base side. Creates some deception.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Good action and should be tough on lefties. T2005, 1847 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Still developing command. T2090, 1752 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good downward action and feel for pitch. T1880, 1880 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Still developing feel T1448, 1448 average rpm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/13/23
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Proportional throughout, leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Small, easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front looking to elevate the ball with authority to the pull side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front with a smooth transfer for a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.86 Edge Score
6/13/23
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Proportional throughout, leaner and athletic frame.
Delivery: Quick tempo with direction off line to first base side. Creates some deception.
Arm Action: LH. Loose arm action.
FB: T80, 77-79 mph. Good action and should be tough on lefties. T2005, 1847 average rpm.
CB: 66-71 mph. Still developing command. T2090, 1752 average rpm.
SL: 68-68 mph. Good downward action and feel for pitch. T1880, 1880 average rpm.
CH: 74-74 mph. Still developing feel T1448, 1448 average rpm.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 10 and 30 yard splits.
6/13/23
Sawyer Bates, Canton Academy (MS), 2025
Positional Profile: LHP/OF
Body: 6-1, 187-pounds. Proportional throughout, leaner and athletic frame.
Hit: LHH. Tall stance with hands set slightly inside back shoulder Small, easy load and stride. Attacks the ball out front looking to elevate the ball with authority to the pull side. 67.7 mph bat speed with 11 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 88 max exit velocity, averaged 78 mph. 305' max distance.
Arm: LH. OF-84 mph. Long arm action
Defense: Solid footwork in the outfield. Fields the ball out front with a smooth transfer for a strong throw home.
ATH: 7.20 runner in the 60. 1.75 and 4.04 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Vizual Edge: 72.86 Edge Score
8/14/21

6-foot, 160-pound lean long build. Solid at the plate, the left-handed hitter clocked an exit velocity of 84 mph. (63.83 mph bat speed average). (20.49 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a short stride. Has an upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. He produced some loud contact and found some barrels. Line drive approach. Athletic from the outfield, he made throws to the infield at velocities up to 78 mph; had choppy footwork, a clean exchange, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Had a long arm action and a ¾ slot with decent accuracy to the base. Clocked a time of 7.63 in the 60-yard dash. Solid on the mound, used a short arm action and a ¾ arm angle while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Downhill shoulders with a consistent balance point. Lands square with a falling off finish. Produced a fastball that came in at 71-75 mph with a max of 77 mph; had command decent around the zone and running action with sharp movement. (Max spin 1944; Avg 1729). Throws a tight curveball (63-64) that has slurvey action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 1926; Avg 1898). 

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Physical

2024
Grip Strgth (LH)
Grip Strgth (RH)
Mississippi Preseason All-State (Invite-Only)
Jan 27, 2024
Physical - Athlete
Grip Strgth (RH)
Grip Strgth (LH)