87.3
Velocity (max)
10/27/23
CLASS OF 2022
RHP
Sam
Novotny
Johnson County CC
Millard West (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects
Millard West (HS) • NE
6' 2" • 195LBS
R/R • 20yr 11mo
Travel Team: Nebraska Prospects
Rankings
2022 National
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2022 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
85.6 - 87
Velo Range
10/27/23
2015
Spin Rate (avg)
10/27/23
Changeup
73 - 76
Velo Range
9/01/20
1671
Spin Rate (avg)
10/27/23
Curveball
71 - 71.8
Velo Range
10/27/23
1849
Spin Rate (avg)
10/27/23
78
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/19
-
Exit Velocity (avg)
-
Distance (max)
-
Sweet Spot %
66
INF Velo
2/18/19
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2019
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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).
5.2
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
Hitting
Hitting
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.3
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).
2273
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.
25.5
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).
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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).
2085
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).
79.1
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).
1921
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
87.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.3
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).
2015
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.
23.4
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).
71.5
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).
1849
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).
72.9
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).
1671
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).
Johnson County CC Scout Day
Aug 16, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
89.7
Velocity (max)
88.8 - 89.7
Velo Range
87.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,312
Spin Rate (max)
2,273
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
75.3
Velocity (max)
74.7 - 75.3
Velo Range
72.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,103
Spin Rate (max)
2,085
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
79.2
Velocity (max)
79.0 - 79.2
Velo Range
76.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,954
Spin Rate (max)
1,921
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Johnson County Scout Day
Oct 27, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
87.3
Velocity (max)
85.6 - 87.0
Velo Range
86.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,163
Spin Rate (max)
2,015
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
71.8
Velocity (max)
71.0 - 71.8
Velo Range
70.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,896
Spin Rate (max)
1,849
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
73.5
Velocity (max)
72.1 - 73.5
Velo Range
71.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,752
Spin Rate (max)
1,671
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
2024
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
Pitching Velos
2020
2019
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
85.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
69.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.5
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
77.0
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)
66.0
Game Performance
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- JUCO Uncommitted Spotlights: Johnson County CC - May 20, 2024
- 2021 Nebraska Team Previews: Millard West Wildcats - Mar 11, 2021
- PBR Nebraska Year in Review - College Commitments - Dec 7, 2020
- PBR Nebraska Year in Review- Top Fastball Velocities - Nov 24, 2020
- PBR NE Scout Day- Nebraska Prospects (2021 & 2022 Grads): Instant Analysis - Sep 3, 2020
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5 - foot-10, 140 pound two-way player ran 5.2 home the first. Athletics stance early in load then stiffens up, solid contact, line drive swing plane. Posted an 78 MPH exit velocity off the tee. In the infield, showed avg. tempo, a short arm action that was accurate to the bag with an extra tap in his release. Topped out across the infield at 66 MPH. On the mound, topped out at 78 MPH with his fastball and clean arm action. Fastball shows carry through the zone and he throws strikes. High arm slot on breaking ball, good angle, good shape, lands for strikes with tight rotation. Above average feel for a change up for his age. Change up has solid Drop and fade action.