20.9
Hand Speed (max)
3/07/24
CLASS OF 2025
OF
2B
Marco
Spataro
Southington (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 140LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: CT Canes
5' 9" • 140LBS
R/R • 16yr 9mo
Travel Team: CT Canes
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
3/07/24
16.1
Rot. Acc (max)
3/08/22
-
Hard Hit %
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/23
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/08/22
238
Distance (max)
3/07/24
44
Sweet Spot %
3/07/24
7.16
60
3/07/23
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30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
71
INF Velo
3/07/23
75
OF Velo
3/07/24
-
C Velo
-
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Positional Tools
2024
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)
7.19
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield 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.
10.6
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.16
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
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.
11.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.44
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
67.0
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.
10.3
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
238
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
147
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
17.7
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.
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.9
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.3
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
230
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
146
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
20.6
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).
76.4
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.4
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
213
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
117
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
10.5
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 Canes Baseball 3.7.24
Mar 7, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
76.4
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
147
Distance (avg)
238
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
78.9
Exit Velocity (max)
69.3
Exit Velocity (avg)
146
Distance (avg)
230
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball 3.8.22
Mar 8, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
76.4
Exit Velocity (max)
71.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
117
Distance (avg)
213
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2024
2023
2022
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.9
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.
62.2
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
61.0
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.
19.4
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
59.1
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.7
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.5
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.
62.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
59.0
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.
Scout Day: CT Canes Baseball 3.7.24
Mar 7, 2024
Blast - Hitting
20.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.2
Bat Speed (max)
61.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.4
Hand Speed (max)
18.6
Hand Speed (avg)
59.1
Bat Speed (max)
57.7
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball 3.8.22
Mar 8, 2022
Blast - Hitting
20.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
62.0
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
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.
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: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Swift
2.13
RSi (max)
2.13
RSi (avg)
944
Jump Power (max)
23.1
Jump Height (max)
22.9
Jump Height (avg)
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Marco Spataro: SS/OF, (2025) Southington, CT. 5-foot-8, 135-pound athletic build. (57.7 mph bat speed average). (18.6 mph hand speed average). Began in a tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then used a toe tap stride. Bat speed was quick, used a loose swing plane and high finish. Found multiple barrels with loud contact. Aggressive gap to gap approach. Smooth in the infield, his position velocity was registered at 71 mph; showed a twitchy exchange, smooth feet, and consistent hands. Movements laterally were athletic and he fields the ball out front. Had an athletic slot and a quick arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.16.
is a young 5-foot-6, 125-pound infield prospect. During batting practice, Spataro recorded an exit velocity of 76 mph with a (59.0 mph bat speed average) and (18.3 mph hand speed average). Spataro starts in a balanced, athletic stance with a controlled load. A short stride initiates a simple, flat swing that stays on plane through his finish. In the infield, his best throws were up to 67 mph, while showing sure hands, a clean exchange, and consistent, smooth feet. In the 60-yard dash, he also recored a time of 7.44.
Exit Velocity: 76 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.44