25.8
Hand Speed (max)
7/26/22
CLASS OF 2026
C
1B
Charles
Messina
IMG Academy (HS) • FL
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Florida Burn 2026 Scout
5' 10" • 180LBS
R/R • 17yr 3mo
Travel Team: Florida Burn 2026 Scout
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Best Of Stats
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
7/26/22
24.5
Rot. Acc (max)
6/06/23
-
Hard Hit %
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
6/06/23
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
6/06/23
364
Distance (max)
6/06/23
78
Sweet Spot %
10/01/20
7.36
60
10/21/23
4.14
30-yd
6/06/23
1.86
10-yd
6/06/23
19.1
Run speed (max)
10/21/23
-
INF Velo
90
OF Velo
10/21/23
79
C Velo
10/21/23
1.97 - 2.06
Pop Time
10/21/23
Positional Tools
2023
2022
2021
2020
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60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.40
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
1.97 - 2.25
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
Outfield Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from an outfield position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
90.0
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.
12.7
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.18 - 2.66
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.0
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
8.07
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.40 - 2.47
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
66.0
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.
9.2
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 60-yard dash time in the given event year. Measured in seconds (s)
7.93
Pop Time
The athlete's fastest pop time in the given event year. Measured from glove to glove, in seconds (s).
2.32 - 2.59
Catcher Velocity
The athlete's maximum throwing velocity from the catcher position in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
64.0
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.
9.4
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Exit Velocity Max
The highest exit velocity of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
93.8
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
83.0
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
364
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
219
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
21.2
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).
81.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
76.6
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
279
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
185
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
22.1
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).
74.6
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
70.5
Distance Max
The highest flight distance of any batted ball in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
248
Distance Avg
Average flight distance of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in feet (ft).
189
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
23.2
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).
74.5
Exit Velocity Avg
Average exit velocity of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in miles per hour (MPH).
71.8
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).
150
Launch Angle Avg
Average launch angle of all batted balls in the given event year. Measured in degrees.
15.1
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.
2023 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 21, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.2
Exit Velocity (max)
82.9
Exit Velocity (avg)
186
Distance (avg)
325
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
West FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jun 6, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
93.8
Exit Velocity (max)
85.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
267
Distance (avg)
364
Distance (max)
Hard Hit %
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Orlando Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2023
Trackman - Hitting
87.5
Exit Velocity (max)
80.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
195
Distance (avg)
298
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
84.1
Exit Velocity (max)
77.1
Exit Velocity (avg)
141
Distance (avg)
250
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Team Florida ID Games - UCF
Jul 3, 2022
Trackman - Hitting
81.6
Exit Velocity (max)
76.6
Exit Velocity (avg)
185
Distance (avg)
279
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Trackman - Hitting
74.6
Exit Velocity (max)
70.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
189
Distance (avg)
248
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Elite Squad NY/Warrior Baseball Scout Day
Oct 28, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
73.6
Exit Velocity (max)
69.5
Exit Velocity (avg)
151
Distance (avg)
259
Distance (max)
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Trackman - Hitting
74.5
Exit Velocity (max)
71.8
Exit Velocity (avg)
150
Distance (avg)
246
Distance (max)
Sweet Spot %
Line Drive %
Fly Ball %
Ground Ball %
Hitting
2023
2022
2021
2020
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
22.0
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
20.1
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
77.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
65.9
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.
25.8
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
19.4
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
79.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
66.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.1
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.8
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
60.2
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.
Hand Speed Max
The highest Peak Hand Speed of any swing in the given event year.
19.5
Hand Speed Avg
The average Peak Hand Speed for all swings in the given event year.
17.5
Bat Speed Max
The highest Bat Speed of any swing in the given event year.
61.8
Bat Speed Avg
The average Bat Speed for all swings in the given event year.
57.2
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.
2023 Sophomore State Games (Invite-Only)
Oct 21, 2023
Blast - Hitting
22.0
Hand Speed (max)
20.7
Hand Speed (avg)
65.2
Bat Speed (max)
62.6
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
West FL IDs (Future Games Tryout/All-American ID/Uncommitted '24 ID)
Jun 6, 2023
Blast - Hitting
21.4
Hand Speed (max)
20.6
Hand Speed (avg)
70.4
Bat Speed (max)
67.3
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Orlando Preseason ID
Jan 8, 2023
Blast - Hitting
19.7
Hand Speed (max)
18.9
Hand Speed (avg)
77.8
Bat Speed (max)
69.1
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Blast - Hitting
25.8
Hand Speed (max)
20.3
Hand Speed (avg)
79.8
Bat Speed (max)
66.9
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Team Florida ID Games - UCF
Jul 3, 2022
Blast - Hitting
19.9
Hand Speed (max)
18.4
Hand Speed (avg)
73.1
Bat Speed (max)
65.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2021 Preseason All-State - Last Chance (Downstate)
Apr 11, 2021
Blast - Hitting
19.1
Hand Speed (max)
17.8
Hand Speed (avg)
60.2
Bat Speed (max)
59.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Elite Squad NY/Warrior Baseball Scout Day
Oct 28, 2020
Blast - Hitting
19.5
Hand Speed (max)
18.3
Hand Speed (avg)
61.8
Bat Speed (max)
57.4
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
2020 Iona Prep Gaels Scout Day
Oct 1, 2020
Blast - Hitting
18.7
Hand Speed (max)
16.7
Hand Speed (avg)
58.8
Bat Speed (max)
57.0
Bat Speed (avg)
Rot. Acc (max)
Rot. Acc (avg)
On Plane Eff (avg)
MaxOnPlaneEfficiency
Pitching
Pitch Scores
Pitching Velos
Game Performance
2024
2023
2022
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.86
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.14
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.
10 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-10-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
1.91
30 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-30-yard split time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
4.42
60 Yard Dash
The athlete's fastest 0-60-yard time in the given event year. Measured in seconds.
8.01
Top Speed (MPH)
The athlete's fastest split time converted to miles per hour.
Vertical Jump
A measure of any athlete's body strength and reach calculated from the flight time divided by the contact time.
PBR Junior Future Games
Jul 26, 2022
Swift
1.91
10-yd
4.42
30-yd
8.01
60-yd
17.1
Run speed (max)
7.5
Run Speed (avg)
1,199
Jump Power (max)
22.9
Jump Height (max)
22.9
Jump Height (avg)
Visual Edge
2022
Edge Score
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
76.77
Pitch Ai
Notes
News
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- Orlando Preseason ID: Statistical Analysis - Jan 9, 2023
- Team Florida ID Games - UCF: Player Analysis - Aug 3, 2022
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- Team Florida ID Games - UCF: Quick Hits - Jul 6, 2022
- Team Florida ID Games - UCF: Statistical Analysis - Jul 4, 2022
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- 2022 FL Preseason All-State: Statistical Analysis - Jan 24, 2022
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Charles Messina, IMG Academy (FL), 2026
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-9, 180-pounds. Strong, sturdy.
Hit: RHH. Balanced, athletic setup. Works uphill with quick hands. Ability to launch on contact with pull side power potential. 67.3 mph bat speed with 21 G’s of rotational acceleration.
Power: 94 max exit velocity, averaged 86 mph. 364' max distance.
Arm: RH. C-78 mph. Quick arm, high 3/4 slot.
Defense: 2.00-2.03 pop times. Soft receiver. Gets out the crouch with ease. Athletic behind the plate.
ATH: 7.37 runner in the 60. 1.86 and 4.14 in the 10 and 30 yard splits.
Positional Profile: C/1B
Body: 5-foot-8, 160-pounds. Compact, physical frame.
Hit: RHH. Slight open base, upright setup. Compact, loose actions, level path.
Power: 81.6 mph exit velocity. Up the middle, line drive approach.
5-foot-8, 160-pound. While catching, his best position velocity throwing to second was registered at 68 mph; had sure hands, a clean transfer, and consistent footwork. had consistent pop times of 2.55-2.66. Some flexibility and quiet setup. Used a high ¾ slot with a quick arm action.