21
Hand Speed (max)
6/20/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
RHP
Thomas
D'Amato
Roy C. Ketcham (HS) • NY
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Metro
5' 10" • 170LBS
R/R • 17yr 8mo
Travel Team: 5 Star Metro
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Best Of Stats
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
6/20/23
7.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/19/23
-
Hard Hit %
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
6/20/23
81
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/20/23
305
Distance (max)
6/20/23
63
Sweet Spot %
6/05/22
7.74
60
8/26/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
15.7
Run speed (max)
6/20/23
72
INF Velo
6/20/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
72
Velocity (max)
8/26/21
68.3 - 71.3
Velo Range
8/26/21
1779
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/21
Slider
59 - 61
Velo Range
8/26/21
1726
Spin Rate (avg)
8/26/21
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.74
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
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.
9.9
Hitting
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
305
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
194
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.2
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
253
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
186
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.3
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.
2023 5 - Star Metro Scout Day
Jun 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.2
Exit Velocity (max)
81.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
192
Distance (avg)
305
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
71.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
261
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 Taconic Rangers Scout Day
Jun 5, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
78.8
Exit Velocity (max)
66.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
253
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
69.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.9
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
17.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
58.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.0
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
16.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
15.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.5
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
55.4
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.
2023 5 - Star Metro Scout Day
Jun 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.2
Hand Speed (avg)
69.6
Bat Speed (max)
65.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2023 Preseason ID: Hudson Valley
Feb 19, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.8
Bat Speed (max)
59.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 Taconic Rangers Scout Day
Jun 5, 2022
Blast - Hitting
17.5
Hand Speed (max)
16.4
Hand Speed (avg)
58.3
Bat Speed (max)
55.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Blast - Hitting
16.9
Hand Speed (max)
15.9
Hand Speed (avg)
59.5
Bat Speed (max)
55.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.8
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).
1779
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.
25.4
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
58.8
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).
1726
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).
2021 Summer Open: Downstate
Aug 26, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
72.0
Velocity (max)
68.3 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,976
Spin Rate (max)
1,779
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Slider
60.1
Velocity (max)
57.9 - 60.0
Velo Range
57.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,746
Spin Rate (max)
1,726
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
60.0
Game Performance
2023
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.80
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Visual Edge
2023
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.
80.3
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Physical: 5-foot-9, 165 pounds; Average, slight build. 7.84 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; flat bat to start. Lifts hands with a toe-tap for timing. Slides weight forward pre-contact. while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a moderate swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 84 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; uses prep hop while showing active feet. Hands are underneath the body with a clean transfer. Short take back from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 71 MPH.
Physical: 5-foot-8, 135 pounds; Slight, lean build. 7.74 runner in the 60.
Offensively: RHH. Even setup, with feet shoulder width apart; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a toe-tap for timing. Stays behind the ball while showing an average effort from the legs. Showed a long swing path with a two handed finish. More line drives than flyballs and groundballs with a peak exit velocity of 77 MPH via Trackman.
Defensively: Starts with a low to the ground setup; walks into ready position while active feet. Hands are out in front with a clean transfer. Long arm swing from a standard 3/4 arm slot. INF - 66 MPH.
Pitching: D'Amato uses a glove side setup while using a side step. Belt high leg drive with shoulders above the hips. Has a moderate stride landing inline with the plate. Long arm swing while showing some scap load, while working through a low 3/4 slot. Spins off 1B side with finish. FB: Peak velo of 72 MPH, while sitting 69-71 MPH; commands both sides. SL: 59-61 MPH; tilting break.