21.7
Hand Speed (max)
2/18/23
CLASS OF 2026
1B
RHP
Luca
Giannelli
Cheshire Academy (HS) • CT
5' 10" • 171LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
5' 10" • 171LBS
R/R • 16yr 1mo
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
2/17/24
16.8
Rot. Acc (max)
2/18/23
-
Hard Hit %
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
2/18/23
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/17/24
289
Distance (max)
2/18/23
50
Sweet Spot %
2/18/23
71
INF Velo
2/17/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
74.4
Velocity (max)
2/18/23
68.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
2/18/23
1696
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Changeup
67.5 - 68
Velo Range
2/17/24
1374
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Curveball
63.6 - 64.5
Velo Range
2/17/24
1770
Spin Rate (avg)
2/17/24
Slider
63.9 - 64.4
Velo Range
2/18/23
1845
Spin Rate (avg)
2/18/23
Positional Tools
2024
2023
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Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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).
68.0
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).
87.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
80.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
272
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
116
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
7.9
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
88.2
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.1
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
289
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
141
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.6
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.
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
87.0
Exit Velocity (max)
80.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
116
Distance (avg)
272
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
88.2
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
289
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
21.3
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.3
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
70.9
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.1
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.
21.7
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
66.6
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.6
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.
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Blast - Hitting
21.3
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
70.9
Bat Speed (max)
66.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.7
Hand Speed (max)
20.4
Hand Speed (avg)
66.6
Bat Speed (max)
64.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2024
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
74.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.0
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).
1659
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.
23.0
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).
64.0
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).
1770
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).
67.8
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).
1374
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).
74.4
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.3
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).
1696
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.
23.7
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).
59.4
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).
1674
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.2
Slider
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).
1845
Slider
Total Movement Avg
The average total non-gravity movement for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in inches (in).
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.17.24
Feb 17, 2024
Trackman - Fastball
74.0
Velocity (max)
70.8 - 73.2
Velo Range
69.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,706
Spin Rate (max)
1,659
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
64.7
Velocity (max)
63.6 - 64.5
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,800
Spin Rate (max)
1,770
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.0
Velocity (max)
67.5 - 68.0
Velo Range
65.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,712
Spin Rate (max)
1,374
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: Swanson Baseball 2.18.23
Feb 18, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.4
Velocity (max)
68.7 - 73.8
Velo Range
70.5
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,818
Spin Rate (max)
1,696
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Curveball
59.4
Velocity (max)
1,674
Spin Rate (max)
1,674
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.4
Velocity (max)
63.9 - 64.4
Velo Range
63.3
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,927
Spin Rate (max)
1,845
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
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.
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
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Luca Giannelli: 1B/RHP, (2026) Cheshire Academy, CT. 5-foot-10, 171-pound lean athletic build. Above average in the box, the right-handed hitter recorded an exit velocity of 87 mph. (66.1 mph bat speed average). (20.3 mph hand speed average). Started in a tall balanced stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Had above average bat speed, loose level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Through the round he found lots of barrels with loud contact. Pull side aggressive approach. Solid in the infield, his best throw was registered at 71 mph; shows sure hands, a clean exchange, and smooth feet. Fielded the ball out front with average movement laterally. Showed a ¾ slot and a loose arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. Capable on the mound, had a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action with good arm speed. Drop-and-drive up-tempo type pitcher and uses some effort. Showed low balance point and in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 70-73 mph; shows sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1705; Avg 1659). He shows early slurvey action and glove side command on his 1/7 curveball (63-65). (Max spin 1799; Avg 1770). His changeup (67-68) had arm side control and fading action.
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 71 mph
Luca Giannelli: 3B/RHP, (2026) Cheshire Academy, CT. 5-foot-10, 150-pound. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter's 88 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (64.6 mph bat speed average). (20.4 mph hand speed average). Began in a balanced athletic stance with a smooth rhythmic load, then used a controlled stride. Bat speed is electric, shows a short rotational swing plane and a front foot finish. Barreled up multiple balls with tons of loud contact. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 68 mph; showed athletic feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were average. Used a high ¾ slot and a short arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Projectable on the mound, showing quick arm speed he had a loose arm action and a ¾ arm angle. Tall-and-fall type pitcher who uses easy effort. Has in line shoulder and strong balance point. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 71-74 mph; has a heavy fastball that shows sinking action and arm side control. (Max spin 1817; Avg 1695). Shows slurvey action and glove side command on his curveball (59-60). (Max spin 1674; Avg 1674). His 2/8 slider (63-64) has late action. (Max spin 1926; Avg 1844).
Exit Velocity: 88 mph
Arm Velocity: 68 mph