19.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Jacob
Gagnon
Suffield (HS) • CT
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: CT Capitals
6' 1" • 210LBS
R/R • 16yr 4mo
Travel Team: CT Capitals
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
2/04/24
20.6
Rot. Acc (max)
2/04/24
-
Hard Hit %
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/24
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
313
Distance (max)
2/04/24
60
Sweet Spot %
2/20/23
74
INF Velo
2/04/24
-
OF Velo
71
C Velo
2/04/24
2.21 - 2.25
Pop Time
2/20/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.21 - 2.25
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.0
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
Hitting
2024
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
313
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
201
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.6
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).
78.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
63.9
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
246
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
166
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.7
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: CT Capitals 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
88.3
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
313
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.0
Exit Velocity (max)
63.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
166
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
18.6
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.7
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
63.6
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.
19.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
64.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.9
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: CT Capitals 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
18.6
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
66.7
Bat Speed (max)
63.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
59.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
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Pitch Ai
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- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Feb 21, 2023
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Scouting Report: 6-foot-1, 210-pound, stronger, solid athletic frame. A right-handed hitter, feet are even, loose hands at the shoulders. The lower half is under control, gains ground with stride foot. The swing is down to level, with more of a middle to pull side approach. The exit velocity was a tick above average at 88 mph. Showed hard line drive contact in batting practice. Defensively, at first base, the glove is soft, works from the ground up, good footwork, starting the double play. From behind the plate, athletic setup, short quick feet in transfer, arm works from a high 3/4 slot. The arm was clocked at 71 mph.
Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Jacob Gagnon: 1B/C, (2026) Suffield, CT. 6-foot, 193-pound athletic proportional frame. Solid raw during batting practice, Gagnon had a max exit velocity of 72 mph. (59.9 mph bat speed average). (18.4 mph hand speed average). Begins in a wide balanced stance with a high rhythmic load, then uses a short open stride. Bat speed is average, uses an upward rotational swing plane and good extension on his high finish. Found some barrels with some loud contact. Pull side approach. In the infield, his position velocity was registered at 72 mph. While catching, his best throw downs of the day reached a max velocity of 68 mph; shows soft hands, developing feet, and a lengthy transfer. consistently had pop times of 2.21-2.25. Wide setup with some flexibility. Had a short arm action and a low ¾ slot with some accuracy to the base.
Exit Velocity: 72 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph