75.9
Velocity (max)
6/16/23
CLASS OF 2026
RHP
C
Thad
Balzi
Brookfield (HS) • CT
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Gamecocks
6' 3" • 185LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: Gamecocks
Rankings
2026 National
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2026 State
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Best Of Stats
Fastball
71.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
6/16/23
1676
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Changeup
68.8 - 69.5
Velo Range
6/16/23
1744
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Curveball
61.9 - 63.8
Velo Range
2/26/23
1525
Spin Rate (avg)
2/26/23
Slider
60.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
6/16/23
1403
Spin Rate (avg)
6/16/23
90
Exit Velocity (max)
6/16/23
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/16/23
339
Distance (max)
6/16/23
58
Sweet Spot %
6/16/23
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
6/16/23
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
6/16/23
14.3
Rot. Acc (max)
2/26/23
-
Hard Hit %
7.36
60
6/16/23
4.13
30-yd
6/16/23
1.81
10-yd
6/16/23
19
Run speed (max)
6/16/23
75
INF Velo
2/26/23
82
OF Velo
6/16/23
73
C Velo
2/26/23
2.09 - 2.17
Pop Time
2/26/23
Positional Tools
2023
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Home to First
The athlete's fastest home-to-first time in the given event year. Measured from bat-on-ball to foot-on-bag, in seconds (s).
4.32
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.09 - 2.17
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
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
82.0
Hitting
2023
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
81.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
339
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
175
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
13.1
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.
Scout Day: Danbury Westerners 6.16.23
Jun 16, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
90.0
Exit Velocity (max)
85.2
Exit Velocity (avg)
201
Distance (avg)
339
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
86.9
Exit Velocity (max)
79.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
157
Distance (avg)
282
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
24.2
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
22.6
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
71.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
67.6
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: Danbury Westerners 6.16.23
Jun 16, 2023
Blast - Hitting
24.2
Hand Speed (max)
23.1
Hand Speed (avg)
71.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Gamecocks 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Blast - Hitting
23.6
Hand Speed (max)
22.1
Hand Speed (avg)
70.0
Bat Speed (max)
66.3
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).
75.9
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
73.4
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).
1599
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.
21.8
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).
62.9
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).
1525
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).
69.0
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).
1387
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).
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.6
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).
1403
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: Danbury Westerners 6.16.23
Jun 16, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
75.9
Velocity (max)
71.7 - 75.5
Velo Range
73.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,746
Spin Rate (max)
1,501
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Zone %
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - Slider
64.4
Velocity (max)
60.8 - 64.4
Velo Range
61.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,507
Spin Rate (max)
1,403
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
69.5
Velocity (max)
68.8 - 69.5
Velo Range
69.9
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,344
Spin Rate (max)
1,267
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: CT Gamecocks 2.26.23
Feb 26, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
74.2
Velocity (max)
72.5 - 73.8
Velo Range
72.6
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,759
Spin Rate (max)
1,676
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
63.8
Velocity (max)
61.9 - 63.8
Velo Range
61.2
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,562
Spin Rate (max)
1,525
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Trackman - ChangeUp
68.3
Velocity (max)
1,744
Spin Rate (max)
1,744
Spin Rate (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Spin Efficiency % (avg)
Pitch Scores
2023
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
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.81
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.13
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
7.36
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
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
News
- 2023 Scout Day: Danbury Westerners - Quick Hits - Jun 17, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: Danbury Westerners - Jun 17, 2023
- 2023 Scout Day: CT Gamecocks - Quick Hits - Mar 10, 2023
- 2023 CT Gamecocks Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- 2023 CT Gamecocks Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Mar 1, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Gamecocks - Feb 27, 2023
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Thad Balzi: RHP/C, (2026) Brookfield, CT. 6-foot-3, 185-pound. Above average projectable at the plate, the right-handed hitter was ranked 3rd with an exit velocity of 90 mph. (69.1 mph bat speed average). (23.1 mph hand speed average). Begins in a tall athletic stance with a tight compact load, then uses a short stride. Had electric bat speed, loose simple swing plane and good extension on his finish. He created tons of loud contact and found multiple barrels. Line drive pull side approach. Above average in the outfield, his best throw of the day was clocked at 82 mph; showed a clean exchange, athletic smooth feet, and soft hands. Fielded the ball out front with athletic movement laterally. Used a high ¾ slot with a long loose arm action while showing consistent accuracy to the base. Recorded a 60 time of 7.36 at the event. Projectable on the mound, showed quick arm speed, he had a ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action. Stretch only tall-and-fall type pitcher who shows easy effort. In line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square with balanced an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 70-75 mph; showed sinking action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 1745; Avg 1500). His changeup (68-69) shows fading swing and miss action and arm side control. He shows tight action and glove side control on his 2/8 slider (60-64). (Max spin 1506; Avg 1403). Shows tons of projection.
Exit Velocity: 90 mph
Arm Velocity: 82 mph
Sixty-Yard Dash: 7.36
Thad Balzi: RHP/C, (2026) Brookfield, CT. 6-foot-3, 185-pound long lengthy build. Above average at the plate, Balzi's 87 mph exit velocity ranks him 1st at the event. (66.3 mph bat speed average). (22.1 mph hand speed average). Starts in a wide balanced stance with a smooth load, then uses a short controlled stride. Bat speed is explosive, exhibits a simple level swing plane and good extension on his finish. Found multiple barrels with tons of loud contact. Gap to gap aggressive approach. Above average in the infield, his best throw was registered at 75 mph; had soft hands, a clean natural exchange, and fluid footwork. Laterally, movements were athletic and fielded the ball out front. While catching, his best recorded throw to second was clocked at 73 mph; had athletic quick footwork, a quick transfer, and soft hands. he had a pop time of 2.09-2.17. Tons of flexibility and athletic flexible setup. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a loose arm action and a high ¾ slot. Raw projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a loose long arm action while showing quick arm speed. Stretch only tall-and-fall type pitcher and shows easy effort. Showed strong balance point with in line downhill shoulders. Lands square with an athletic finish. Threw his fastball 72-74 mph; throws a heavy fastball with hard action and both sides of the plate control. (Max spin 1758; Avg 1675). Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-62) with slurvey action and glove side command. Throws his 1/7 curveball (61-62) with glove side command and slurvey action. (Max spin 1562; Avg 1525). Shows arm side command and fading swing and miss action on his changeup (67-68).
Exit Velocity: 87 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph
30 Yard-Dash: 4.32