22.3
Hand Speed (max)
2/25/23
CLASS OF 2024
SS
2B
Brendan
Gardner
Penn State
Pomfret (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 170LBS
S/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Baseball U-CT
Pomfret (HS) • CT
6' 0" • 170LBS
S/R • 20yr 1mo
Travel Team: Baseball U-CT
Rankings
2024 National
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2024 State
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Commitment
Best Of Stats
73
Bat Speed (max)
2/25/23
12.5
Rot. Acc (max)
2/25/23
15
Hard Hit %
2/25/23
92
Exit Velocity (max)
2/25/23
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/25/23
338
Distance (max)
2/25/23
75
Sweet Spot %
2/25/23
7.06
60
2/25/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
83
INF Velo
2/25/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Positional Tools
2023
2022
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.06
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
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.
13.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.15
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.0
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.
12.5
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).
92.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
338
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
235
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.2
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).
89.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
317
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
170
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.7
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.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
92.0
Exit Velocity (max)
81.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
235
Distance (avg)
338
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2022 New England Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.5
Exit Velocity (max)
78.0
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
312
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Houston Open
Jun 7, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
89.0
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
194
Distance (avg)
317
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
73.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
68.2
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.
21.0
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.
65.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.4
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.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.8
Hand Speed (avg)
73.0
Bat Speed (max)
68.2
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2022 New England Prospect Games (Invite Only)
Jun 18, 2022
Blast - Hitting
18.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.6
Hand Speed (avg)
62.7
Bat Speed (max)
57.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Houston Open
Jun 7, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.0
Hand Speed (max)
19.8
Hand Speed (avg)
65.1
Bat Speed (max)
62.8
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2023
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Scout Day: Baseball U CT 2.25.23
Feb 25, 2023
Swift
1.02
RSi (max)
1.02
RSi (avg)
1,467
Jump Power (max)
28.2
Jump Height (max)
28.2
Jump Height (avg)
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.
74.84
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Quick Hits - Mar 3, 2023
- 2023 Baseball U CT Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 2, 2023
- 2023 Baseball U CT Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 2, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Baseball U CT - Feb 26, 2023
- Results From 2022 New England Prospect Games - Jun 20, 2022
- 2022 New England Prospect Games - Quick Hits - Jun 20, 2022
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Brendan Gardner: SS/2B, (2024) Pomfret, CA. 6-foot, 170-pound lean athletic build. Above average advanced at the plate, Gardner was ranked 1st with an exit velocity of 92 mph. (68.2 mph bat speed average). (20.8 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Had a loose upward swing plane, electric bat speed and high finish. Was able to create tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average while in the infield, made throws up to 83 mph; showed next level hands, smooth feet, and a twitchy exchange. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Showed consistent accuracy to the bag with a loose quick arm action and a high ¾ slot. During the event, ran the 60-yard dash in 7.06. A switch hitter, with an advanced approach from both sides of the plate.
Exit Velocity: 92 mph
Arm Velocity: 83 mph
60-Yard Dash: 7.06
Brendan Gardner: 2B/SS, (2024) out of Pomfret, TX. is a 6-foot, 160-pound middle infield prospect. At the plate, the switch hitter recorded a top exit velocity of 89 mph with a (57.7 mph bat speed average) and (17.6 mph hand speed average). Gardner begins in a balanced, athletic stance with a smooth load. He then uses a short stride to initiate a simple, flat swing. During his round, Gardner showed a quick bat and the ability to use the whole field. In the infield, he was up to 75 mph on his throws across the diamond, while showing he had a clean exchange, sure hands, and smooth, consistent footwork. During the event, Gardner also recorded a 60 time of 7.15.
Exit Velocity: 89 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.15