90.2
Velocity (max)
8/12/22
CLASS OF 2023
RHP
RHP
Michael
Caruso
San Diego State
Desert Vista (HS) • AZ
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Canyon Thunder
Desert Vista (HS) • AZ
6' 2" • 175LBS
R/R • 19yr 10mo
Travel Team: Canyon Thunder
Rankings
2023 National
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2023 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
Fastball
86.3 - 88.8
Velo Range
8/12/22
2265
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/22
Changeup
78.5 - 79.8
Velo Range
8/12/22
1911
Spin Rate (avg)
1/30/22
Curveball
72 - 75
Velo Range
8/12/22
2459
Spin Rate (avg)
8/12/22
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
8/22/21
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
8/22/21
325
Distance (max)
8/22/21
55
Sweet Spot %
8/22/21
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
8/22/21
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
8/22/21
22.2
Rot. Acc (max)
8/22/21
-
Hard Hit %
7.02
60
8/22/21
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
88
INF Velo
8/22/21
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.02
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.0
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.
13.7
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.39
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.4
Hitting
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
325
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
207
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
19.7
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.
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
96.3
Exit Velocity (max)
84.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
207
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
23.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.5
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.
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
Blast - Hitting
23.7
Hand Speed (max)
21.6
Hand Speed (avg)
74.8
Bat Speed (max)
68.5
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.2
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
86.8
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).
2264
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.
26.1
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).
73.4
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).
2458
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).
78.2
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).
1883
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).
86.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
84.7
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).
2169
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.
25.6
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).
69.3
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).
2179
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).
75.2
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).
1547
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).
2022 PBR West Coast Games
Aug 12, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
90.2
Velocity (max)
86.3 - 88.8
Velo Range
86.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,426
Spin Rate (max)
2,263
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.0
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 74.3
Velo Range
71.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,532
Spin Rate (max)
2,459
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
79.8
Velocity (max)
78.5 - 79.8
Velo Range
78.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,907
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 30, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
87.2
Velocity (max)
84.7 - 86.4
Velo Range
84.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,333
Spin Rate (max)
2,265
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
75.5
Velocity (max)
72.2 - 74.6
Velo Range
71.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,544
Spin Rate (max)
2,457
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
78.3
Velocity (max)
76.7 - 78.3
Velo Range
76.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,029
Spin Rate (max)
1,911
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
Trackman - Fastball
86.5
Velocity (max)
83.7 - 85.7
Velo Range
83.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,265
Spin Rate (max)
2,169
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
70.9
Velocity (max)
68.6 - 70.2
Velo Range
68.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,241
Spin Rate (max)
2,179
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
77.2
Velocity (max)
73.4 - 77.0
Velo Range
74.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,676
Spin Rate (max)
1,547
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2022
2021
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.
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
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.
Pitching Velos
2022
2021
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
89.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
87.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
73.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
78.5
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)
75.0
Game Performance
2024
2022
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
RSi
The reactive strength index measurement of an athlete's explosiveness by comparing their jump height to the ground contact time in between their jumps. On a scale of 0-5.
Visual Edge
2022
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.
57.5
Pitch Ai
2022
2021
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Arm Slot
Angle of the forearm relative to the ground between maximum external rotation (MER) and ball release (BR). Which can be a powerful player comparison metric, delivered in degrees.
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
Arm Speed
The maximum speed, in the direction of home plate, that the wrist is traveling. Measured in meters per second (m/s)
Knee Extension Velo
The angular velocity of the front knee straightening after foot plant, which provides indicators of velocity potential. Measured in degrees per second.
Deception
The amount of time that the ball is visible to the hitter, after the instant of front foot strike. Measures in milliseconds.
Hip-Shoulder Separation
The difference in angle of between the hips and shoulders, occurring close to the foot plant. Measured in degrees.
2022 Preseason All-State Games: Upperclass (Invite-Only)
Jan 30, 2022
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Arm Slot (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Phoenix Summer Review
Aug 22, 2021
ProPlayAI - Foot Plant
Elbow Flexion (avg)
Shoulder Abduction (avg)
Hip Shoulder Seperation (avg)
ProPlayAI - MER
External Rotation (avg)
Stride Length (avg)
Horizontal Abduction (avg)
ProPlayAI - Release
Arm Speed (max)
Arm Speed (avg)
Knee Extension Velocity (max)
Knee Extension Velocity (avg)
Knee Flexion (avg)
Lateral Trunk Tilt (avg)
Arm Path (avg)
Deception (avg)
Torque (avg)
Efficiency (avg)
Sequencing (avg)
Notes
News
- 2022 Arizona Leaderboards: Fastball Velocity - Dec 14, 2022
- West Coast Games: Scout Blog - Aug 15, 2022
- January Pitch Score Leaders - Mar 15, 2022
- Game Recap: Canyon View vs Desert Vista - Feb 26, 2022
- Upperclass All-State Games: Quick Hits - Feb 10, 2022
- Upperclass All-State Games: TrackMan Files (Pitching) - Feb 2, 2022
- Weekend Standouts: Fri. Sept 24 - Sep 27, 2021
- Phoenix Summer Review: Quick Hits - Aug 24, 2021
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Michael Caruso started game 1 on the mound for Team Arizona vs Colorado. Caruso has been an interesting follow over the last year as he really started to blossom on the mound. Moves well with an athletic delivery, and fills up the zone with 3 pitches, the CH being his out pitch. In his 3 inning start, Caruso hit a personal best 90 mph with the FB. Was very efficient in the zone and showed he can change speeds. FB has -15" of HM and was getting in on hitters hands. Breaking ball has a slurvy break to it and commanded well in this outing. The CH plays 8-9 mph off the FB and is used in all counts. Caruso continues to move in the right direction and is a great uncommitted follow going into his senior season.
Positional Profile: 3B/RHP
Body: 6-foot-1, 165-pounds. Wiry strength, room for physical development
Defense: Loud actions with the body and feet. Glove is simple and direct when the ball is approaching. Quick transfers and release when moving laterally and in.
Arm: RH. INF - 88 mph. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Strong/quick arm with carry across the diamond, recorded at 88 mph (INF). Accuracy is less consistent while throwing on the move.
Hit: RHH. Moderate width in stance, hands are pushed back in setup, barrel held almost in a flat position. Small simple stride, holds his ground well. Some length is created early due to positioning of his hands. Length is created early, but the swing plane is simple and direct. Lets the ball get deep and uses the middle.Works low to the middle of the field, backspun line drives. Max exit velocity was 96 mph and peak distance was 325 feet. Bat speed ranked 2nd highest at the event, clocked at 75 on Blast.
Run: 7.02 runner in the 60.
Delivery: Windup has some tempo to it. Athlete on the mound. Consistent with the timing of his separation.
Arm Action: RH. Throws from a high 3/4 slot. Slight change in tempo with FB and offspeed.
FB: FB sat 84-86 mph, topped at 86 mph. Threw his fastball with more conviction than his offspeed. Has slight armside run. Had an event high spin rate on FB at 2169.
CB:Sat 69-70 mph. Has downward 12/6 break. Commanded well in the zone.
CH:Changeup sat 73-77 mph. Straight change, plays about 10 mph off his FB. Kept it down in the zone.
Medium 5’11” 135lbs build, physically immature at young age. Hits from squared base, loading hands up and back with some extra movement. Downward upper body dominant swing plane. Barrel gets in & out of the zone quickly. 77mph exit velocity. Choppy steps towards the ball stopping feet occasionally. Soft hands, fielding balls cleanly. 73mph arm strength across diamond. Ran a 7.39 60 yard dash. Should improve in all areas with continued physical development.