22.8
Hand Speed (max)
9/28/23
CLASS OF 2025
2B
RHP
Sam
Balducci
South Windsor (HS) • CT
5' 11" • 178LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: South Windsor Legion
5' 11" • 178LBS
L/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: South Windsor Legion
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2025 National
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Best Of Stats
67
Bat Speed (max)
9/28/23
18.7
Rot. Acc (max)
9/14/22
-
Hard Hit %
86
Exit Velocity (max)
9/28/23
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
9/28/23
303
Distance (max)
9/28/23
64
Sweet Spot %
9/14/22
7.6
60
9/28/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
75
INF Velo
9/28/23
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
9/28/23
74.8 - 76.3
Velo Range
9/28/23
2022
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/23
Changeup
67.3 - 70.9
Velo Range
9/14/22
1482
Spin Rate (avg)
9/14/22
Curveball
63 - 65
Velo Range
9/14/22
1945
Spin Rate (avg)
9/28/23
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)
7.60
Infield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an infield 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.
11.3
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.72
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
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.
10.5
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).
86.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
78.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
303
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
210
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.6
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).
81.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
72.8
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
249
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
169
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
18.6
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: Legion 9.28.23
Sep 28, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.0
Exit Velocity (max)
78.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
210
Distance (avg)
303
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: South Windsor American Legion 9.14.22
Sep 14, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.0
Exit Velocity (max)
72.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
169
Distance (avg)
249
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.
22.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.9
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
67.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.0
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.
21.9
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
21.2
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
65.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
64.0
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: Legion 9.28.23
Sep 28, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.9
Hand Speed (avg)
67.0
Bat Speed (max)
65.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: South Windsor American Legion 9.14.22
Sep 14, 2022
Blast - Hitting
21.9
Hand Speed (max)
21.2
Hand Speed (avg)
65.8
Bat Speed (max)
64.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.1
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.6
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).
2022
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.
26.7
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).
63.2
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).
1945
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).
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.3
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.9
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).
1992
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.
27.0
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).
63.5
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).
1735
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).
69.1
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).
1482
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).
Scout Day: Legion 9.28.23
Sep 28, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
77.1
Velocity (max)
74.8 - 76.3
Velo Range
74.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,136
Spin Rate (max)
2,022
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
64.2
Velocity (max)
62.5 - 63.9
Velo Range
61.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,017
Spin Rate (max)
1,945
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Scout Day: South Windsor American Legion 9.14.22
Sep 14, 2022
Trackman - Fastball
75.3
Velocity (max)
73.1 - 74.7
Velo Range
72.8
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,058
Spin Rate (max)
1,992
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - Curveball
65.5
Velocity (max)
62.2 - 64.9
Velo Range
62.0
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,878
Spin Rate (max)
1,735
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Trackman - ChangeUp
70.9
Velocity (max)
67.3 - 70.9
Velo Range
67.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,894
Spin Rate (max)
1,482
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Pitch Scores
2023
2022
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Hop+
A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Curveball
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Curveball
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
2022
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
75.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
74.0
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
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
68.5
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Sam Balducci: 2B/RHP, (2025) South Windsor, CT. 5-foot-11, 178-pound solid strong build. Raw projectable in the box, the left-handed hitter had an exit velocity of 86 mph. (65.0 mph bat speed average). (20.9 mph hand speed average). Started in a balanced wide stance with a tight compact load, then used a short controlled stride. Bat speed is above average, uses a short simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He found multiple barrels with loud contact. Up the middle pull side approach. Smooth solid while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; has smooth feet, soft hands, and a clean exchange. Movements laterally were average and he fields the ball out front. Used a ¾ slot with a loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 7.6. Solid projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose arm action while showing quick arm speed. Tall-and-fall up-tempo type pitcher who uses some effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 75-77 mph; has sinking late action and arm side control. (Max spin 2135; Avg 2021). Has glove side command and slurvey action on his 1/7 curveball (62-64). (Max spin 2017; Avg 1944). Pop is his bat form the left-side.
Exit Velocity: 86 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.60
Sam Balducci: 2B/RHP, (2025) South Windsor, CT. 5-foot-10, 165-pound athletic solid frame. Above average during batting practice, the left-handed hitter had a max exit velocity of 81 mph. (64.1 mph bat speed average). (21.2 mph hand speed average). Starts in an athletic balanced stance with a rhythmic load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is quick, shows a loose level swing plane and good extension on his finish. During his round he produced loud contact and found multiple barrels. Pull side approach. Above average in the infield, displayed a velocity of 74 mph; has a twitchy clean exchange, athletic feet, and soft hands. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. Using a short quick arm action, showed consistent accuracy to the bag from a ¾ slot. Clocked a 60 time of 7.72 at the event. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle with a longer arm action while showing good arm speed. Tall-and-fall feel type pitcher who shows easy effort. In his delivery his balance point is tall with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Sat with his fastball at 73-75 mph; showed both sides of the plate control and sinking action. (Max spin 2058; Avg 1992). Threw a 1/7 curveball (63-65) that showed slurvey action and glove side command. (Max spin 1877; Avg 1734). His changeup (67-70) showed arm side command and fading action.
Exit Velocity: 81 mph
Arm Velocity: 74 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.72