20.8
Hand Speed (max)
3/07/23
CLASS OF 2025
C
2B
Sawyer
Gravel
Southington (HS) • CT
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Canes CT - All Access
5' 9" • 165LBS
R/R • 17yr 5mo
Travel Team: Canes CT - All Access
Rankings
2025 National
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Best Of Stats
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
3/07/23
19.2
Rot. Acc (max)
6/24/21
-
Hard Hit %
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
3/07/23
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
3/07/23
297
Distance (max)
3/07/23
67
Sweet Spot %
3/07/23
7.25
60
3/07/23
-
30-yd
-
10-yd
-
Run speed (max)
-
INF Velo
-
OF Velo
79
C Velo
3/07/23
1.92 - 2.01
Pop Time
3/07/23
Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
3/07/23
78.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
3/07/23
2097
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/23
Curveball
-
Velo Range
1854
Spin Rate (avg)
3/07/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.25
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.92 - 2.01
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.0
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.
11.8
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.64
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.05 - 2.28
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.0
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.
10.4
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.58
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.15 - 2.26
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher 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.
8.9
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
85.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
77.2
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
297
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
241
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
29.1
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).
79.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
244
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
163
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
28.1
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).
76.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
69.4
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).
172
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
26.4
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: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
85.5
Exit Velocity (max)
77.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
241
Distance (avg)
297
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
79.3
Exit Velocity (max)
70.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
163
Distance (avg)
244
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball 6.24.21
Jun 24, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
76.5
Exit Velocity (max)
69.4
Exit Velocity (avg)
172
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
20.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.0
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
72.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.7
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.
19.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
18.9
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.
62.0
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.
20.1
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.
63.3
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.2
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.
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Blast - Hitting
20.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.0
Hand Speed (avg)
72.3
Bat Speed (max)
67.7
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
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
64.9
Bat Speed (max)
62.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball 6.24.21
Jun 24, 2021
Blast - Hitting
20.1
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
60.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.5
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
79.8
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).
2097
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.
26.3
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).
61.7
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).
1854
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).
Scout Day: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
82.5
Velocity (max)
78.1 - 81.6
Velo Range
78.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,202
Spin Rate (max)
2,097
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
61.7
Velocity (max)
59.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,854
Spin Rate (max)
1,854
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
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: Canes CT 3.7.23
Mar 7, 2023
Swift
1.55
RSi (max)
1.55
RSi (avg)
1,533
Jump Power (max)
28.4
Jump Height (max)
28.0
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
- 2023 Canes CT Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 9, 2023
- 2023 Canes CT Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 9, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Canes CT - Mar 8, 2023
- Results From 2022 Scout Day: All Access Black Knights Baseball - Mar 14, 2022
- Results From 2021 Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball - Jun 25, 2021
- 2021 Scout Day: Southington Travel Baseball - Quick Hits - Jun 25, 2021
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Sawyer Gravel: C/2B, (2025) Southington, CT. 5-foot-7, 165-pound athletic frame. (67.7 mph bat speed average). (20.0 mph hand speed average). Begins in a narrow crouched stance with a quick controlled load, then uses a small leg kick. Bat speed was explosive, displayed an uphill swing plane and good extension on his finish. Barreled up lots of balls with a lot of loud contact. Aggressive approach. Behind the plate, his strong arm produced efficient throws to second at velocities up to 79 mph; has soft sure hands, a natural transfer, and consistent feet. showed his ability to throw runners out with an efficient pop time of 1.92-2.01. Above average flexibility and clean setup. Used a short very quick arm action with athletic slot while showing consistent accuracy to the bag. In the 60-yard dash, he clocked a time of 7.25. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a quick arm action while showing lightning arm speed. Drop-and-drive type pitcher who uses some effort. Has a consistent balance point with in line shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. (Max spin 2201; Avg 2096).
is a young 5-foot-5, 125-pound catching prospect. At the plate, Gravel recorded an exit velocity of 79 mph with a (62.0 mph bat speed average) and (18.9 mph hand speed average). Gravel begins in a balanced, athletic stance with the hands set just off the back shoulder. He then uses a short stride to initiate a simple, flat swing that stays on plane through his finish. Behind the plate, Gravel showed some arm strength with throw down velocities up to 73 mph with a pop time range of 2.05-2.28. His initial setup is clean. The feet are square, the chest is tall and the glove is relaxed in the center of the chest. As he transitioned to throwing, he showed he had smooth, consistent footwork, a clean transfer, and sure hands. During the event, he also recorded a 60 time of 7.64.
Exit Velocity: 79 mph
Arm Velocity: 73 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.64
5-foot-6, 145-pound sturdy athletic build. Above average during batting practice, Gravel recorded an exit velocity of 77 mph. (60.25 mph bat speed average). (18.29 mph hand speed average). Begins in an athletic tall stance with a smooth controlled load, then uses a leg kick. Had a short upward swing plane, quick bat speed and high finish. Barreled up multiple balls with loud contact. Line drive approach. Behind the plate, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 67 mph;showed athletic feet, soft hands, and a quick exchange. produced pop times of 2.15-2.26. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Showed a ¾slot and a short arm action with consistent accuracy to the base. In the 60-yard dash, his time was 8.58.
Exit Velocity: 77 mph
Arm Velocity: 67 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 8.58