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.
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.
Beau Gardner, Toledo Central Catholic (OH), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half Delivery: High leg kick, Hips rip torso through Arm Action: RH. Violent action from a true 3/4 slot, ball pops out of the hand FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Notable carry with strong ASR, lives inner third T2365, 2271 average rpm. SL: 72-76 mph. Natural drop, Gradual break T2509, 2409 average rpm. CH: 75-77 mph. High rev, fades down and in strong T2143, 2021 average rpm.
5/29/24
Beau Gardner, Toledo Central Catholic (OH), 2025 Positional Profile: SS/RHP Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap with short extension in both hands and legs Hips pull torso through, hands drag through plane 59.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration. Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 266' max distance. Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Strong arm, violent follow through Defense: Confident hands, athletic movements Vizual Edge: 66.69 Edge Score
1/28/24
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Toledo Central Catholic, OH. 6-foot, 171-pound athletic lean frame. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a simple uphill swing plane and high balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph; shows in control feet, a clean fluid exchange, and sure next level hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2161).
9/30/23
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Central Catholic, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2188; Avg 2057). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2116; Avg 1945).
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Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half
Delivery: High leg kick, Hips rip torso through
Arm Action: RH. Violent action from a true 3/4 slot, ball pops out of the hand
FB: T86, 83-86 mph. Notable carry with strong ASR, lives inner third T2365, 2271 average rpm.
SL: 72-76 mph. Natural drop, Gradual break T2509, 2409 average rpm.
CH: 75-77 mph. High rev, fades down and in strong T2143, 2021 average rpm.
Positional Profile: SS/RHP
Body: 6-0, 171-pounds. Athletic frame, strong lower half
Hit: RHH. Balanced setup, toe tap with short extension in both hands and legs Hips pull torso through, hands drag through plane 59.9 mph bat speed with 10 G's of rotational acceleration.
Power: 85 max exit velocity, averaged 80.5 mph. 266' max distance.
Arm: RH. INF-89 mph. Strong arm, violent follow through
Defense: Confident hands, athletic movements
Vizual Edge: 66.69 Edge Score
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Toledo Central Catholic, OH. 6-foot, 171-pound athletic lean frame. (63.6 mph bat speed average). (18.9 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed is quick efficient, displays a simple uphill swing plane and high balanced finish. He barreled up lots of balls with tons of loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Advanced in the infield, had a live arm with throws that topped out at 87 mph; shows in control feet, a clean fluid exchange, and sure next level hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. From athletic slot, showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a short quick arm action. Advanced on the mound, used a clean arm action and a high ¾ arm angle while showing consistent arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who shows easy effort. Showed athletic balance point with even in line shoulders. Lands square with recoil finish. (Max spin 2256; Avg 2161).
Beau Gardner: SS/RHP, (2025) Central Catholic, OH. 5-foot-11, 160-pound. (62.0 mph bat speed average). (19.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a balanced quiet stance with a compact load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was efficient, showed a simple flat swing plane and high finish. Solid showed his live arm in the infield with position velocities up to 85 mph; shows sure hands, a natural exchange, and choppy feet. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Showed a quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. On the mound, showing consistent arm speed he used a compact arm action with a high ¾ arm angle. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Had slight running action. (Max spin 2188; Avg 2057). Showed a 11/5 curveball with gradual action. (Max spin 2116; Avg 1945).