Trackman Hitting Data: Fungo Cadet Scout Day
September 6, 2021
On Sunday August 29th PBR of North Carolina was on hand for a Scout Day with Fungo Cadet. The event featured 14 players from the 2023-2025 grad classes.
The day started with the catcher going through his defensive evaluation making throws to second base. Pitchers followed by throwing a controlled bullpen of 15-20 pitches with Trackman gathering ball flight data. Position players started their day running a laser timed 60 followed by batting practice on the field with Trackman gathering ball flight data. The day concluded with infielders and outfielders going through a defensive evaluation.
Below we take a look at some of the numbers recorded throughout the day. Click Here for the full roster and stats
By the Numbers
- 7.47 was the top laser timed 60
- 69 mph was the top infield velocity
- 72 mph was the top outfield arm
- 86 mph was the top exit velocity
- 6 hitters had an exit velocity of 80 mph or better
- 315ft was the longest ball hit
- 76.50 mph was the top fastball
- 2153 rpm was the top fastball spin
- 2276 rpm was the top curveball spin
Trackman Hitting Analytics
TRACKMAN LEADERS
Launch Angle Percentage
Based on the ball flight, TrackMan is able to identify each hit as a ground ball, line drive, or fly ball. While there are many factors as to why a hitter may approach each pitch in a certain way, the overall groupings of BP can give some insight to each hitter's approach.
Line Drive Percentage
RANK | NAME | STATE | SCHOOL | CLASS | POS | LINE DRIVE % |
1 | Dillon McDaniel | NC | Wakefield | 2024 | 3B | 66.7 % |