19
Hand Speed (max)
1/08/22
CLASS OF 2024
C
3B
Gilbert
Acosta
Kerman (HS) • CA
6' 0" • 220LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBA Marlins
6' 0" • 220LBS
L/R • 17yr 10mo
Travel Team: CBA Marlins
Rankings
2024 National
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Best Of Stats
74
Bat Speed (max)
1/08/22
11
Rot. Acc (max)
1/08/22
-
Hard Hit %
102.1
Exit Velocity (max)
1/08/22
96
Exit Velocity (avg)
1/08/22
379
Distance (max)
1/08/22
91
Sweet Spot %
1/08/22
7.51
60
6/27/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
75
C Velo
1/08/22
2.00 - 2.01
Pop Time
6/27/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.51
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.00 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.96
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.21
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
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.
12.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.85
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.13 - 2.31
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
65.0
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.
10.9
Hitting
2022
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
102.1
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
96.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
379
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
261
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.4
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).
85.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
323
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
298
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
34.9
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.
Central Valley Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
102.1
Exit Velocity (max)
96.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
261
Distance (avg)
379
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Norcal Under & Upperclass ID Showcase
Oct 10, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
85.4
Exit Velocity (max)
82.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
298
Distance (avg)
323
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2022
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
74.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
71.0
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.
17.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
16.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
62.7
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.
Central Valley Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.0
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
74.0
Bat Speed (max)
71.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Norcal Under & Upperclass ID Showcase
Oct 10, 2020
Blast - Hitting
17.2
Hand Speed (max)
16.3
Hand Speed (avg)
66.0
Bat Speed (max)
62.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
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- Central Valley Preseason ID: Quick Hits - Jan 11, 2022
- Norcal Underclass ID: Catcher Analysis - Nov 9, 2020
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ACG Tryout - Big, powerful left handed hitter. Open setup and a moderate leg kick result in a blistering line drives off the bat. Has present power. Defensively, Acosta’s transfer and feet were impressively quick for a big guy. Threw 74 mph from the squat and had consistent pop times between 2.00-2.01 seconds. Rana 7.31 second 60 yard dash.
Positional Profile: C
Physical: 5-11, 210-pounds; Full, full build. 7.96 runner in the 60.
Offensively: LHH. Open setup, with feet just outside his shoulders; bat positioned at a 45 degree angle. Short take back with the hands with a knee knock leg kick for timing. Drifts into contact while showing a strong lower half. Showed a direct swing path with one-handed finish. More line drives than fly balls and ground balls with a peak exit velocity of 102 MPH via Trackman. Physical with outstanding bat control and barrel awareness, 100 hard hit %, 90.9 sweet spot %, impactful power potential with the bat speed and consistency of contact.
Defensively: 2.05-2.21 pop times. C - 75 MPH. Traditional set-up for pops, on-line accuracy, quick efficient feet with small movements, exchange is clean and coordinated between hands and feet, some tailing action on throws, displayed both traditional and one-knee set-up while receiving, soft strong paws, can smooth out the pre-pitch movement but understands how to work under the ball.
Positional Profile: C/3B
Body: 5-11, 210-pounds. Thicker build, sturdy base, room to add lean mass.
Hit: LHH. Small leg kick timing mechanism with an upward barrel path to the ball.
Power: Topped 85 MPH Exit Velo via Trackman in BP, power will come with increased lean mass.
Arm: RH. C - 65 mph. Short, clean arm action that topped out at 65 MPH during the defensive workout.
Defense: 2.13-2.31 pop times. Wide base behind the plate with quick catch and throw skills.
Run: 7.85 runner in the 60.