19.8
Hand Speed (max)
2/20/23
CLASS OF 2026
SS
2B
Zachary
Pugliese
Edwin O. Smith (HS) • CT
5' 4" • 128LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: CT Capitals
5' 4" • 128LBS
R/R • 16yr 7mo
Travel Team: CT Capitals
Rankings
2026 National
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Best Of Stats
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
2/20/23
16
Rot. Acc (max)
2/20/23
-
Hard Hit %
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
2/04/24
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
2/04/24
281
Distance (max)
2/04/24
53
Sweet Spot %
2/04/24
78
INF Velo
2/04/24
-
OF Velo
-
C Velo
-
Pop Time
Fastball
71.7
Velocity (max)
2/20/23
69.2 - 71.3
Velo Range
2/20/23
1870
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Changeup
67 - 68
Velo Range
2/20/23
1406
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Curveball
61.3 - 64.1
Velo Range
2/20/23
2165
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
Slider
63.3 - 65.6
Velo Range
2/20/23
2330
Spin Rate (avg)
2/20/23
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).
78.0
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
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).
78.3
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
68.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
281
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
196
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
32.3
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).
72.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
62.7
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
231
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
107
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
14.3
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 Capitals 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Trackman - Hitting
78.3
Exit Velocity (max)
68.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
196
Distance (avg)
281
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
72.5
Exit Velocity (max)
62.7
Exit Velocity (avg)
107
Distance (avg)
231
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.
19.2
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.
63.0
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
60.6
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.
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.
18.1
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.
61.2
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: CT Capitals 2.4.24
Feb 4, 2024
Blast - Hitting
19.2
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
63.0
Bat Speed (max)
60.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.8
Hand Speed (max)
18.1
Hand Speed (avg)
63.3
Bat Speed (max)
61.2
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).
71.7
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.2
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).
1870
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.
26.6
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).
62.7
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).
2165
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).
67.9
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).
1406
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).
64.5
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).
2330
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: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Trackman - Fastball
71.7
Velocity (max)
69.2 - 71.3
Velo Range
68.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,038
Spin Rate (max)
1,870
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
64.3
Velocity (max)
61.3 - 64.1
Velo Range
59.7
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,239
Spin Rate (max)
2,165
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
65.7
Velocity (max)
63.3 - 65.6
Velo Range
61.1
Eff Velocity (avg)
2,419
Spin Rate (max)
2,330
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
67.9
Velocity (max)
66.4
Eff Velocity (avg)
1,406
Spin Rate (max)
1,406
Spin Rate (avg)
IVB (max)
IVB (avg)
HM (max)
HM (avg)
Extension (avg)
Release Ht (avg)
Spin Score (max)
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
2023
Fastball
Velocity Max
The maximum observed fastball velocity in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.0
Fastball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
70.0
Curveball
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
62.5
Changeup
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
67.5
Slider
Velocity Avg
The average velocity for all pitches of this type in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH)
64.0
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.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
Scout Day: CT Capitals 2.18.23
Feb 20, 2023
Swift
1.07
RSi (max)
1.43
RSi (avg)
640
Jump Power (max)
22.2
Jump Height (max)
22.2
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- 2023 CT Capitals Advanced Metrics: Trackman Analytics - Pitching Leaderboard - Feb 22, 2023
- 2023 CT Capitals Advanced Metrics: Hitting Leaderboard - Feb 22, 2023
- Results From 2023 Scout Day: CT Capitals - Feb 21, 2023
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Zachary Pugliese: SS/2B, (2026) EO Smith, CT. 5-foot-4, 110-pound athletic projectable build. Smooth projectable in the box, Pugliese's best exit velocity was 73 mph. (61.2 mph bat speed average). (18.1 mph hand speed average). Began in an athletic balanced stance with a compact load, then used a controlled small leg kick. Bat speed was average, displayed a short upward swing plane and high finish. Had loud contact and found some barrels. Up the middle line drive approach. Above average advanced while in the infield, registered his best throw across the diamond at 75 mph; had next level hands, quick fluid footwork, and a twitchy exchange. Fields the ball out front, movements laterally were athletic. Consistent accuracy to the bag, used a short quick arm action with a high ¾ slot. Projectable on the mound, used a high ¾ arm angle and a long loose arm action while showing good arm speed. Stretch only feel type pitcher and uses easy effort. He has in line shoulders and a strong balance point. Lands square. Sat with his fastball at 69-71 mph; shows arm side command and sinking action. (Max spin 2038; Avg 1869). Has slurvey action and glove side control on his curveball (61-64). (Max spin 2238; Avg 2164). His changeup (67-68) had arm side control and fading action. His slider (63-65) has late action and down in the zone command. (Max spin 2418; Avg 2329)
Exit Velocity: 73 mph
Arm Velocity: 75 mph